Classes Overview

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FAQ

Q: How old do I have to be to become a certified Open Water Diver?

A: The Junior Open Water Diver course is designed for 10-15 year-olds. The regular Open Water Diver course is designed for those 16 years of age and older.


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SCUBA Certification Classes Overview

CLASS INFO

For more detailed class information, click on the Classes drop-down menu on the task bar above and choose your class level: Open Water Diver, Specialty Courses, or Leadership Courses.

NEW ADDRESS:
5325 CORNISH
HOUSTON, TX 77007

713-973-2946

Drop in and visit us at our new location at the northeast corner of TC Jester and I-10!

WHAT'S NEW!

Current Class and Trip Schedules are now available to download and print out! All you need is Acrobat Reader to be able to view and print a copy of the schedule. If you don't have Acrobat Reader, click on the link below for a free download.

LEARN TO SCUBA DIVE!
You've always wanted to try it.
Now is the time!
Come breathe underwater with us and discover the magic of the ocean world!

Located in Houston, Texas, Divetech serves the greater Houston metropolitan area including: Aldine, Alief, Alvin, Bellaire, Clear Lake, Cy-Fair, Deer Park, Dickinson, El Campo, Friendswood, Galveston, Humble, Katy, Kingwood, League City, Manvel, Meadows Place, Mission Bend, Missouri City, Needville, Pasadena, Pearland, Richmond, Rosenberg, Seabrook, Spring, Stafford, Texas City, The Woodlands, Tomball, Webster and Wharton.

 


DIRECTIONS:  Click here for directions to our Houston store location.

 

Divetech has over 20 years of experience in the same location with a qualified, professional and patient staff of instructors waiting to offer you a SCUBA training course concentrating on safety and fun in a sport the whole family can enjoy.

 

As an SSI authorized training facility, Divetech offers small classes in a large heated indoor pool, so you can experience the fun of diving without feeling crowded or overwhelmed. We have a wide variety of schedule options to meet anyone's needs. Our programs are designed to meet all levels of experience - from those with no previous dive experience to those who are comfortable diving but have never become certified.

 

Private classes for individuals and groups are also offered by Divetech. Please contact us for availability and pricing.

Getting started is easy.....
  1. Choose from one of our many starting dates

  2. Complete the registration documents (downloadable registration form now available!)

  3. Pay your tuition to reserve your starting date (downloadable CC authorization form now available!)

Next, purchase the course educational packet (available at the dive shop) that contains your manual and other materials. Prior to attending your first classroom session, you will need to read the manual and answer the questions in the Chapter Reviews and Quizzes.

 

Your Dive Training begins in the classroom and ends with Open Water Diver certification. To begin your SCUBA adventure, you will need:

  • Textbook package with dive tables and log book

  • Two passport-size photos

  • Your own 'personal gear:' Mask, Snorkel, Fins, Booties, Weight Belt, Weights, Mask Defog and Two Mouthpieces

  • For your Open Water Diver Certification Dives, you will need to rent a Regulator, BCD, Tank and Exposure Protection (wetsuit, hood and gloves) ALL OF THESE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT AT DIVETECH, INC.

Once you have mastered the basic skills of scuba diving, don't let the adventure end there! For certified Open Water Divers, Divetech offers numerous SSI Specialty Courses to enhance your enjoyment of and safety in the underwater world. By combining your choices of specialties with experience, you can earn SSI continuing education ratings of Specialty, Advanced Open Water and Master Diver. And the adventure continues to the leadership level! Through Divetech you can take such leadership courses as Dive Control Specialist, Dive Master, and the Instructor Program. What are you waiting for? Get started today!