PADI OPEN WATER DIVER
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How do I become a PADI Open Water Diver?
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the world’s most popular scuba diving certification. Once certified, you will be qualified to dive anywhere in the world to a maximum depth of 18 meters with a buddy.
Millions of people have learned to scuba dive through the PADI Open Water course and gone on to explore coral reefs, wrecks, and incredible underwater environments across the globe.
At London School of Diving, we offer two ways to complete your Open Water certification depending on your schedule and preferred learning style.
Choose Your Training Route
You can complete your Open Water Diver certification in one of the following ways:
Standard Route – Complete Part A and Part B separately. You can even choose to complete Part B abroad on an upcoming holiday.
Expanded Course – Complete the entire course over four structured training days
Both routes lead to the same internationally recognised PADI certification.
Start your training in our heated on-site training facility in Chertsey, using two dedicated pools to progressively build your skills and confidence before moving to open water.
How it works
Complete your PADI eLearning at home, approx. 10 hours
1 day pool training at our Chertsey centre (approx. 5 hours)
Progress to Part B for your open water dives
What you need to know
Complete your training with four open water dives at Surrey Hills Dive Lake. Day 1 starts at London School of Diving at 08:00 before travelling to Surrey Hills Dive Lake. Day 2 meets directly at Surrey Hills Dive Lake at 09:30.
What happens
2 open water training days at Surrey Hills Dive Lake
Day 1: meet at LSD at 08:00, then travel to Surrey Hills Dive Lake
Day 2: meet at Surrey Hills Dive Lake at 09:30
2 dives per day
Skills assessment + real dive experience
Final certification
What you need to know
2.5-hour pool session before Day 1 of your course
A more structured, all-in-one course completed over four consecutive days with the same instructor throughout. Days 1 & 2 take place at London School of Diving from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM, followed by two open water training days on days 3 & 4 at Surrey Hills Dive Lake.
Why choose this option
Pool training split over 2 days
More time to practice and build confidence
Additional classroom support alongside eLearning
Continuous training with the same instructor
What you need to know
Lake Locations
Our Open Water Part B and Expanded Open Water courses currently use Surrey Hills Dive Lake for all open water training dives. For Open Water Part B, Day 1 normally starts at London School of Diving at 08:00 before travelling to the lake, and Day 2 normally meets directly at Surrey Hills Dive Lake at 09:30. For the Expanded Open Water course, Days 1 and 2 take place at London School of Diving from 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with Days 3 and 4 taking place at Surrey Hills Dive Lake. Exact arrangements will always be confirmed in your booking email.
Surrey Hills Dive Lake
Surrey Hills Diving is based at Tapwood Lake, a large inland scuba diving venue near Reigate. The lake is a former silica sand quarry with clear water, good visibility and depths suitable for diver training and progression.
Surrey Hills Diving, Tapwood Lake, Reigate Road, Buckland, RH2 9RE
Can I start my theory in advance?
For those who would like to get started with the online theory before selecting a date with us, or maybe they want a head start before a trip abroad then please purchase the Open Water Theory course. After purchasing the online theory, we will send you a code to register with PADI. This will allow you access to a full array of digital media from high resolution videos to knoweldge development and to take your exams.
This option does not include any LSD training. It is just the online eLearning. Click here to purchase your Open Water Theory now.
Why choose LSD?
Deciding on where to do your PADI Open Water Diver course is extremely important as you need to make sure that you get the best value for your money and that those teaching you have right experience. The London School of Diving is a CDC rated PADI centre which is the highest level possible when it comes to teaching recreational scuba diving. Our professional and friendly staff will assist you in every way possible to help you achieve your dream diving qualification so you can scuba dive THE WORLD. Our aim is beyond making you pass the course, it is to make you a great diver.