
PADI Openwater Diver Course August 2026
August 9 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Jeff’s Diving World – Diving Theory and Practical Training Course
Hosted by Jeff’s Diving World
Course administration address: 85 Appletree Court, Weston-super-Mare
Open to the public: Anyone can enquire and enrol
Course cost: From £500 per person with dual enrolment
Begin your diver training with Jeff’s Diving World through a flexible combination of online theory, practical workshops, swimming-pool skill development and four open-water dives.
The course is designed to fit around your availability. You can complete the online learning in your own time before arranging the practical workshops, pool session and qualifying dives directly with Jeff.
Complete the Diving Theory Online
The theory section is delivered through an easy-to-follow e-learning programme that you can complete at your own pace.
Your online diving theory training includes:
- Knowledge reviews
- Interactive quizzes
- Essential diving safety information
- Equipment and underwater skills theory
- A final examination
Once you have completed the e-learning modules and final exam, contact Jeff to arrange for your completed work to be checked and reviewed.
Practical Diving Workshops
After successfully completing the theory section, Jeff will provide a selection of practical workshops to help prepare you for the confined-water and open-water stages of the course.
The workshops include:
Compass and Underwater Navigation
Learn how to correctly use a diving compass, follow planned headings and improve your confidence when navigating underwater.
DSMB Training
Understand how to prepare, deploy and safely use a delayed surface marker buoy during a dive.
Diving Equipment Assembly
Learn how to correctly assemble and check your scuba-diving equipment before entering the water.
Equipment Disassembly and Care
Jeff will also demonstrate how to safely disassemble, inspect and care for your diving equipment after use.
Two-Hour Pool Training Session in Portland
A suitable date will be arranged for a visit to the pool in Portland, where you will complete approximately two hours of practical skill training.
During the pool session, you will develop and demonstrate the essential skills required to dive safely and confidently.
The session will include:
- Scuba-equipment familiarisation
- Water-entry and exit procedures
- Breathing underwater
- Mask and regulator skills
- Buoyancy-control practice
- Emergency procedures
- Watermanship assessments
- General underwater confidence development
The confined-water environment provides a safe and controlled setting in which to practise before progressing to open-water diving.
Four Open-Water Training Dives
The final stage of the course consists of four open-water dives.
These will normally be completed as:
- Two dives on the first day
- Two dives on the second day
The dates can be arranged flexibly to suit your availability, weather conditions and the planned dive location.
During the open-water dives, you will put your theory knowledge and pool skills into practice under professional supervision.
Course Pricing
The standard cost of the complete course is:
£700 per person
However, a dual-enrolment opportunity is currently available.
A potential student named Leon is also looking to complete the course. By enrolling and training together, both students can benefit from the reduced dual-enrolment price of:
£500 Per Person
This provides a saving of £200 each compared with the normal individual course price.
The reduced price is available when both students enrol and complete the course together.
What the Course Includes
Your training includes:
- Online e-learning theory
- Knowledge reviews and quizzes
- Final theory examination
- Review of your completed coursework
- Compass workshop
- DSMB workshop
- Equipment assembly and disassembly training
- Two-hour pool session in Portland
- Watermanship and practical skill assessments
- Four open-water training dives
- Flexible scheduling wherever possible
- Professional guidance from Jeff’s Diving World
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
This course is suitable for people who want to begin or progress their scuba-diving training through a flexible learning programme.
No matter whether you are looking to develop a new hobby, improve your underwater confidence or work towards recognised diver training, Jeff’s Diving World will guide you through each stage of the process.
Flexible Training Built Around You
One of the main benefits of this course is its flexibility.
You can complete the theory in your own time, arrange the practical sessions directly with Jeff and select suitable dates for the pool training and open-water dives.
This makes the course ideal for students who need to fit their diving training around work, family commitments or other responsibilities.
Enquire About the Course
Places are available for anyone interested in completing the theory, practical workshops, pool skills and four qualifying dives.
To benefit from the reduced £500 dual-enrolment price, enquire about joining Leon on the course.
Contact Jeff’s Diving World for further information, availability and enrolment details.
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