Why Choose Dive and Dive for Scuba Diving Training in Melbourne

With over 30 years of experience conducting PADI Open Water Diver Courses in Victoria, we are committed to maintaining small class sizes, ensuring individual attention and enhanced learning outcomes.

Open Seven Days a Week

Our centre is available every day to accommodate your scheduling needs.

Courses Conducted with a Minimum of 4 Students

The PADI Open Water Diver Course will commence when a group of at least four students registers.

State-of-the-Art Scuba Diving Equipment

We utilise modern scuba equipment for training to prioritise safety and comfort.

Course Overview

The PADI Open Water Diver course in Melbourne comprises three key phases:

• Knowledge Development: Complete online, via home study, or in-classroom sessions to grasp the fundamental principles of scuba diving.
• Confined Water Dives: Acquire essential scuba skills in a controlled environment.
• Open Water Dives: Demonstrate your skills and explore local dive sites.

To Meet Our Requirement for the Open Water Diver Course:

• Student Must have suitable Mask, “must be treated for antifog”, Snorkel, Diving Boots, and Diving Finns, and must fit in our training size wetsuits, you can purchase all this prior starting date of course!
• Be 12 years of age or older (PADI eLearning requires parental supervision per international internet laws)

• Must Have a Diving Medical, for the full list please visit:  http://spums.org.au  and the Diving Medical: could cost you, $200.00 Approximately!

  Local Diving Doctor, Dr Ian Roberts, 03 9548 1666, Address: 525 Springvale Road Springvale South.

  Local Diving Doctor, Dr Vanessa Haller, 03 9782 6666, Address: Carrum Downs Medical Centre.

Course Highlights

The most rewarding aspect of this course is learning to SCUBA dive and obtaining your Open Water certification. Breathing underwater for the first time is an unforgettable experience, and throughout the program you will acquire the knowledge required to become a certified diver. The curriculum includes pool dives and four ocean dives at local sites, all supervised by a qualified PADI Instructor.

Scuba Gear and Learning Materials

During the course, you will use basic scuba gear—including a dive computer and standard accessories—selected by a Dive and Dive Representative for optimal comfort.

PADI offers supplementary home-study materials, available for purchase at Dive and Dive, including books and new e-learning options online.

PADI’s Open Water Diver materials cover essential scuba skills, terminology, and safety procedures. Each concept features both written explanations and video demonstrations, followed by practical application in the pool under instructor guidance.

Course Schedule Guidelines

• Friday: 6:00pm–8:00pm (approximate)
• Saturday: 8:00am–6:00pm (approximate)
• Sunday: 8:00am–6:00pm (approximate)

For schedule changes or to confirm your place, please contact Peter Kafrouni at 03 9769 0145 or email as soon as possible.

Please note that some courses may already be full or subject to rescheduling due to student numbers or weather conditions; check availability with Peter Kafrouni at 03 9769 0145.