Open Water Diver

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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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Open Water Diver Certification

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!

important notes

Class requirements MUST be met by each student, no exceptions. Scuba diving is a performance-based activity. Students will not receive their certification unless ALL requirements are met. Any additional training that may be necessary can be arranged for an additional fee.

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.

 

Scuba Certification

Course Fee $250 plus Books and Equipment


Learn more...

Open Water Diver Certification Courses require two weeks for classroom, pool training and open water certification dives. There are two classroom sessions on consecutive Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm. Beginning in the same week, the two pool sessions are held on consecutive Fridays from 6-9pm. The pool sessions are immediately followed by the Open Water Certification weekend - Saturday and Sunday 8am-3pm. Check the schedule below for available dates. Private classes for individuals and groups are also offered by Divetech. Please contact us for availability and pricing.

 

Scuba Skills Update/Refresher

Course Fee $95

Has it been a while since you have been diving? Recapture that feeling of total confidence by updating the diving skills you learned in your Open Water Diver course. Learn more... Update/Refresher courses are held during pool sessions listed below.

 

NOTE: There are NO refunds on classes. Student initiated schedule changes will result in a $65 fee per incident. All courses must be completed within six months of original start date.

2012 OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION CLASS SCHEDULE

Classroom

(Wednesdays)

Pool/Refresher

(Fridays)

Open Water Dives*

(Weekend)

Jan 18, 25 Jan 20,27 TBA
Feb 8, 15 Feb 10, 17 TBA
Feb 22, 29 Feb 24, Mar 2 TBA
Mar 7, 14 Mar 9, 16 Mar 17, 18
Mar 21, 28 Mar 23, 30 Mar 31, Apr 1
Apr 11, 18 Apr 13, 20 Apr 21, 22
Apr 25, May 2 Apr 27, May 4 May 5, 6
May 9, 16 May 11, 18 May 19, 20
May 23, 30 May 25, Jun 1 Jun 2, 3
Jun 6, 13 Jun 8, 15 Jun 16, 17
Jun 20, 27 Jun 22, 29 Jun 30, Jul 1
Jul 11, 18 Jul 13, 20 Jul 21, 22
Jul 25, Aug 1 Jul 27, Aug 3 Aug 4, 5
Students practicing Air Sharing skills. 
Students practice descending by
deflating their Buoyancy Control System
using the Manual Control Button. 
*Open Water  Dives are held in a local lake. Open Water Dive dates are weather permitting and based on water temperature.
**During the winter months, we can offer student referrals for anyone traveling on a dive trip between November and March/April.