Open Water Diver
BEGINNER DIVING LICENSE
Open Water Diver Course
SSI Open Water Diver License
This is the first license that you must obtain to enter the world of diving, after obtaining this diving license, you can dive all over the world. We recommend diving experience to the Advanced Diver level and above, you will be able to dive at your own pace and enjoy your diving to the fullest SSI Open Water Diver Course The Open Water Diver Course, a globally accepted certification course, is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a Certified Diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice modules to ensure you have the skills and experience you need to feel comfortable underwater. You'll earn your SSI Open Water Diver dive license. Go on a scuba diving excursion. During Open Water Diver training, the maximum dive depth is 18 meters. If you receive an advanced license, it is recommended that you do not exceed the recreational dive limit of 40 meters, and that you practice regularly to gain experience or take advanced courses to increase your skill level. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Study Information
- If you are over 10 years old and in good health, please refer to SSI's Health Statement and Liability Release and Risk Assumption Agreement, if you have any physical condition, you must obtain a doctor's approval and issue a certificate before taking diving courses.
- Cadets younger than 15 years of age will be certified as Junior Open Water Divers and will be able to dive under the direct supervision of a Dive Professional, or a certified adult, in an environment equal to their training and recommended depth limits.
- Before the official start of class, you can complete home study through SSI online learning digital teaching materials. For diving courses, you must bring your own swimming trunks or swimsuits, and prepare digital photos of yourself (life photos can also have front-facing photos, which are provided for upload).
- All students must complete it before class SSI Digital Textbook Study and must be watched before class Risk Awareness Video.
- Students can proceed online before class Sign the relevant documents and complete the online final exam.
Course Standards
- Suggested hours for the course: 16 - 32 hours
- The SSI Open Water Diver course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and training necessary to dive autonomously with dive partners of equal or greater qualification in environments equivalent to their training and at depths shallower than 18 meters.
- Complete all knowledge development sections and assessments outlined in the Open Water Diver Instructor's Manual.
- Completion of the Open Water Diver final exam with a passing score of 80%.
- Complete the skills assessment outlined in all pool/calm water units and the Open Water Diver Instructor's Manual.
- Complete a waterborne assessment as outlined in the SSI Training Standards. A waterborne assessment must be completed prior to participating in any open water training dive.
- Complete a minimum of four (4) open water scuba training dives.
Digital Online Learning
Open Water Diver
3 days and 2 nights (small class size)
- Small class sizes, no more than four students per class.
- It is recommended to arrive at the Dive Center the night before.
- Register early for the time of your choice.
- Special price NT$13,000 per person. (Non-individual class, at least two or more people to start the class, if there is no other students together at the time of registration, then the class will start with a dedicated instructor 1 VS 1.)
- You can also choose the accommodation plan (2 berths and 3 meals), stay and enjoy a standard double bed at a special price of only NT$2,500. If you need to check in early the night before, you will be charged NT$800 per person.
- The cost of the OW certification course includes the use of a full set of diving equipment.
- All training dives are conducted using a dive computer
4 days and 3 nights (small class size)
- Classes are held every day, so call your friends to enroll and enjoy the discount.
- Small class sizes, no more than four students per class.
- Special price of NT$14,000 per person for two persons registering together.
- Special price NT$15,000/person for one person enrollment. (Non-individual class, at least two or more people to start the class, if there is no other students together at the time of registration, then the class will start with a dedicated instructor 1 VS 1).
- You can also choose the accommodation plan (3 berths, 4 meals) and stay with a standard double bed for only NT$3,000. If you need to check in early the night before, you will be charged NT$800 per person.
- The cost of the OW certification course includes the use of a full set of diving equipment.
- All training dives are conducted using a dive computer
Group classes (large classes)
- Large classes of no more than eight (5-8) students per class.
- It is recommended to arrive at the Dive Center the night before.
- Duration: 4 days and 3 nights, early registration, time of your choice.
- Special price of NT$12,000/person for four or more participants.
- You can also choose the accommodation plan (3 berths and 4 meals), stay and enjoy the standard double bed, the special price is only NT$3,000 per person. If you need to check in early the night before, you will be charged NT$800 per person.
- The cost of the OW certification course includes the use of a full set of diving equipment.
- All training dives are conducted using a dive computer
Specialized Instructor 1vs1 (3day or 4day)
- Specialized Instructor, 1VS1 teaching.
- It is recommended to arrive at the Dive Center the night before.
- 3 Days 2 Nights Shift - Special price NT$15,000. (Not group class)
- 4 Days 3 Nights Shift - Offer price NT$17,000.
- You can also choose the accommodation plan (2 berths, 3 meals or 3 berths, 4 meals), and stay with a standard double bed for only NT$2,500 per person (2 berths, 3 meals) or NT$3,000 (3 berths, 4 meals).
- If you need to check in earlier the night before, you only need to add the diver's special rate NT$800/person.
- The cost of the OW certification course includes the use of a full set of diving equipment.
- All training dives are conducted using a dive computer
Deluxe Diving Class OWD 3 Days 2 Nights Class
Offer Price NT$18,000/person
- Sign up for a diving course—you can enroll even if you're just one person! (Conducted as a shore diving course)
Full payment of the course fee is due no later than 7 days prior to the event. - Only two or more people can enroll in the same class, and the marine internship will be conducted by [boat dive].
- Accommodation is provided for one person in a queen-size bed (a double bed is not a single bed or bunk bed!).
- The fee includes visa, digital textbook, instructor's fee, accommodation during the course and 2 breakfasts + 3 lunches.
- The cost of the OW certification course includes the use of a full set of diving equipment.
- All training dives are conducted using a dive computer
OWD Course + Exclusive VIP Equipment Classes
Original price: NT$21,000 per person, Special offer: NT$20,000/person
- Sign up for a diving course—you can enroll even if you're just one person! (Conducted as a shore diving course)
Full payment of the course fee is due no later than 7 days prior to the event. - Only two or more people can enroll in the same class, and the marine internship will be conducted by [boat dive].
- Accommodation is provided for one person in a queen-size bed (a double bed is not a single bed or bunk bed!).
- The fee includes visa fees, digital course materials, instructor fees, one Mares wetsuit, one pair of booties, accommodation during the course, and two breakfasts plus three lunches.
- The cost of the OW certification course includes the use of a full set of diving equipment.
- All training dives are conducted using a dive computer
水下有專屬的潛水嚮導，讓整個潛水過程輕鬆又充滿個人化。我的教練完全根據我的情況調整了潛水節奏，做了詳盡的潛水前講解，而且對潛點瞭如指掌。所有安全措施都嚴格遵守，租賃的裝備也完美無瑕。
潛水中心的氛圍非常溫馨，讓獨自旅行的遊客感覺賓至如歸。非常感謝Atoll潛水中心團隊，讓我擁有如此難忘的體驗——下次我一定會再來潛水！
教練教的很棒！
Fee description
- The OW certification course fee includes the use of a full set of diving equipment, gas cylinder fees, visa fees, travel accident insurance and training and teaching fees.
- The fee does not include food, lodging and transportation to the center during the training period.
- Matching Accommodation Plan to stay in Atoll Dive BnB with Diver Privilege (single occupancy with standard double bed can be arranged)。
- The dive center is located in Hengchun Old Town, where you can enjoy Hengchun's local cuisine for breakfast and dinner.
- Please pay the remaining balance of the course fee when you sign up, and inform Reef in advance if you have special needs. Small class teaching, high efficiency, except for special needs or weather and sea conditions, calm water courses and marine internships are implemented in the sea area of Houbi Lake in Kenting (technical examination).
Note
- Changes to the scheduled class date must be informed 7 days in advance. If there is a change within 7 days or an unexcused absence from class, excluding force majeure (natural disasters/accidents), an additional NTD$3,000 will be borne. If you miss class due to physical discomfort, you need to present the hospital registration receipt to be exempted from the additional burden.
- If a student abandons the course on his own initiative, or is unfit to continue diving due to physical discomfort and is certified by a doctor, the course fee refund method is as follows:
NTD$5,000 non-refundable deposit for online course materials; NTD$6,000 refundable if you have taken a course; NTD$4,000 refundable if you have taken a calm water/pool internship course; NTD$2,000 refundable if you have taken an open water internship course. - If a physical license is required, a fee of NTD$500 per card will be charged for the printing of the physical license card, which will be obtained by the Training Center within two weeks and notified to the trainee for collection.
- After enrollment, the student's registration will be kept for six months. If there is a problem with the student, he/she will have to take additional classes. Please complete the course within six months. If you have not completed the course after the six-month period, please re-enroll and pay the course fee. If you do not complete the course, you will be required to pay a supplemental fee of NT$1,000/day/set of equipment and NT$800/cylinder and training fee per person.
- Diving courses are by appointment only. The class time and time slot scheduled by the student will depend on the class. If there are other students taking classes during that period, they will be processed according to the class they registered for.
If there is only one student, it will be handled as a 1VS1 course with a dedicated coach.
Three-days course schedule
With two days off per week and one day of vacation, it can be easily completed, of course, you can also choose 4 days and 3 nights of the shift.
Three days course (4 dives) is the standard course, four days is the relaxation course (5~6 dives).
First Day
08:30 Calm Water/Pool ~ Water Assessment, Snorkeling Instruction
10:30 Calm Waters/Pool ~ Scuba Gear Dressing, Safety Check Before Launching, Mask Drainage, Ear Pressure Equilibrium, Neutral Buoyancy Exercise, Regulator Drainage, Level 2 Head Retrieval.... Underwater skills.
12:00 Lunch Time。
13:30 Calm Water/Pool ~ Buoyancy Control Exercise (Power and Mouth Blow), Swimming Exercise, Controlled Dive, Surface Procedures, Stripping of Equipment and Weights in Surface and in Water, Shared Air Techniques, Equipment Troubleshooting, Self Relief from Cramps, Emergency Swim Up, Emergency Buoyancy Ascent, Controlled Ascent, Dive Mate Assistance Techniques, Buoyancy Bag Techniques (SMB).... Skill practice。
16:30 Training Record and Dive Log Writing.。
17:30 End of course, dinner at Hengchun Old Town。
Second Day
09:00 Marine Practicum (1)~First Open Water Dive & Skill Assessment
10:30 Marine Practicum (2)~Second Open Water Diving and Skills Assessment
12:00 Lunch Time
13:30 Subject Course (4)~Value of Diving Companion and Executive Diving
15:00 Academic Program (5) ~ The Ocean and Your Diving Opportunities.
16:00 Subject Course (6)-Your Scuba Diving Experience and Development, Training Record and Dive Log Writing.
Third Day
09:00 Marine Practicum (3)~Third Open Water Diving & Skill Assessment
10:30 Marine Practicum (4)~4th Open Water Diving and Skills Assessment
12:00 Lunch Time
13:00 Training Record & Dive Log Writing.
14:00 Group photo and awarding of SSI Digital International Diving Certificates
Four-days course schedule
With two days off per week and one day of vacation, it can be easily completed, of course, you can also choose 4 days and 3 nights of the shift.
Three days course (4 dives) is the standard course, four days is the relaxation course (5~6 dives).
First Day
09:00 Subject Course(1)~Risk Management Awareness, Diving Equipment Introduction
10:30 Subject Course (2)~ Underwater World and Body Changes
12:00 Lunch Time
13:30 Experience Diving~Water evaluation, feel the fun of diving, equipment cleaning
16:00 Academic Program (3)~Effects of Breathing Gases on the Body
17:30 End of course, dinner at Hengchun Old Town
Second Day
09:00 Calm Water/Pool ~ Water Assessment, Snorkeling Instruction.
10:30 Calm Waters/Pool ~ Scuba Gear Dressing, Safety Check Before Launching, Mask Drainage, Ear Pressure Equilibrium, Neutral Buoyancy Exercise, Regulator Drainage, Level 2 Head Retrieval.... Underwater skills.
12:00 Lunch Time。
13:30 Calm Water/Pool ~ Buoyancy Control Exercise (Power and Mouth Blow), Swimming Exercise, Controlled Dive, Surface Procedures, Stripping of Equipment and Weights in Surface and in Water, Shared Air Techniques, Equipment Troubleshooting, Self Relief from Cramps, Emergency Swim Up, Emergency Buoyancy Ascent, Controlled Ascent, Dive Mate Assistance Techniques, Buoyancy Bag Techniques (SMB).... Skill practice。
16:30 Training Record and Dive Log Writing.。
17:30 End of course, dinner at Hengchun Old Town。
Third Day
09:00 Marine Practicum (1)~First Open Water Dive & Skill Assessment
10:30 Marine Practicum (2)~Second Open Water Diving and Skills Assessment
12:00 Lunch Time
13:30 Subject Course (4)~Value of Diving Companion and Executive Diving
15:00 Academic Program (5) ~ The Ocean and Your Diving Opportunities.
16:00 Subject Course (6)-Your Scuba Diving Experience and Development, Training Record and Dive Log Writing.
Fourth Day
08:30 Marine Practicum (3)~Third Open Water Diving and Skill Assessment
10:30 Marine Practicum (4)~4th Open Water Diving and Skills Assessment
12:00 Lunch Time
13:00 Training Record & Dive Log Writing.
14:00 Open Water Diver Final Quiz
15:30 Group photo and presentation of provisional certificates.
3 Days 2 Nights course schedule will be slightly adjusted (number of cylinders 4 open water dives)
Open Water Diver + Nitrox Diving Packages
Open Water Combo Course
Open Water Diver + Nitrox Bundle
Hyperbaric Diving EAN32 Program (for 3D2N)-
Complete all knowledge development sections and assessments for Open Water Divers.
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Completion of the Open Water Diver final exam with a passing score of 80%.
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Complete all Pools with Calm Water and Open Water Diver Tips.
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Complete a minimum of four open water scuba training dives and evaluations.
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Oxygen Diving course is EAN32, learn about oxygen level detection and knowledge.
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Registration for two or more persons is only $14,000 (including two persons).
OW+AOW Bundle
Individual Program: 1-on-1, 5-day course (easy to complete)-
Complete all knowledge development sections and assessments for Open Water Divers.
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Completion of the Open Water Diver final exam with a passing score of 80%.
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Complete all Pool with Calm Water and Open Water Diver skills.
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Complete a minimum of 9 open water scuba training dives and evaluations.
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Minimum 4~5 days training time, 10 or more diving cylinders.
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Complete an experience of at least five (5) different SSI specialty dives.
OW+AOW Bundle
5-day for 2 persons (without accommodation and diving )-
Complete all knowledge development sections and assessments for Open Water Divers.
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Completion of the Open Water Diver final exam with a passing score of 80%.
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Complete all Pool with Calm Water and Open Water Diver skills.
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Complete a minimum of 9 open water scuba training dives and evaluations.
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Minimum 4~5 days training time, 10 or more diving cylinders.
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Complete an experience of at least five (5) different SSI specialty dives.