Learning to scuba dive. Dive training in Auckland, New Zealand

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If you want to learn to scuba dive, the first step is to do an PADI Open Water Diver course.
Within a few days, you can be enjoying the underwater world. And what could be simpler than learning right in the centre of Auckland!

We run open water dive courses in central Auckland most weeks.
Courses are run in small groups over two weeks, giving plenty of time for you to become comfortable with diving concepts and to master the necessary skills as an open water diver.

There are two course options to choose from:

Option 1 – PADI Open Water course

Training is conducted over a series of classroom and pool sessions, followed by your open-water dives.

Your course includes four open water dives.

It is important that as part of your training you get to dive in a number of different situations, as once you are certified there are many options as to where you can dive. Because of this we conduct two of your open water dives in fresh water (in a local lake) and two in salt water (at a local marine reserve).

The price of this course is $549.

All of your scuba equipment is supplied, but you will need to supply your own snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins).
If you decide to buy a mask/snorkel/fin/boot set from us we will give you 15% discount off your purchase, or you can hire them for the duration of your course for $50!

On completion of your course you will graduate with an internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver qualification that will enable you to dive the world over.

If you’re busy, or just prefer to study at your own pace, it is now also possible to do the theory part of your open water course online, and join us for the pool and open water dives.

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Option 2 – Private PADI Open Water course

If you would prefer to do a private course with your own instructor we can put together a customised training programme to suit your availability.

Fully private course – private instruction with your open water dives conducted in a local lake (2) and at a local marine reserve (2) – NZ$1,299 for 1 person, NZ$749 each for 2-3 people, or NZ$649 each for 4 or more people.
1. If you prefer we can also run this course off your own boat.
A part private/part group course – private instruction for your theory and pool sessions and then group instruction for your open water dives. Note that in order to do this option the timing of your open water dives must coincide with our normal dive course schedule – NZ$699 for 1-3 people, or NZ$599 for 4 or more people

On completion of your course you will graduate with an internationally recognised PADI Open Water Diver qualification that will enable you to dive the world over. Before booking any learn to dive course, make sure you have the following questions answered.

The only other additional item is a dive medical (see below) which will cost you the price of a doctor’s visit.

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Before you can complete your dive training, you must also get a doctor’s medical certificate.

Why learn to dive with Global Dive?

We keep classes small to ensure you receive personal attention
We are flexible – courses can be moulded to fit even the busiest of schedules. You could spread your course over a number of weeks, weekends or even consider taking a home-study option
Our handy location – at the Tepid Baths in downtown Auckland
Global Dive is an SDI/TDI and PADI certified dive school teaching many of the standard courses from open water to Dive Master
We have a proactive dive club with regular meetings and trips. Membership benefits include discounts on equipment sales and international dive travel, regular meetings featuring guest speakers, and regular club trips to extensive locations catering for all skill levels.

Open Water Course details

Theory sessions	Auckland – Global Dive shop
Pool sessions	Auckland – Newmarket Pool
Dive location	Lake PupukeGoat Island Marine ReserveNote that dive locations may change if weather is not suitable
Course schedule	Week 1: Tuesday 6pm – 9pm – Global Dive shop Thursday 6pm-9pm – Newmarket Pools – pool session Week 2: Tuesday 6pm – 9pm – Global Dive shop – theory session Thursday 6pm-9pm – Newmarket Pools – pool session Week 3: Tuesday 6pm – 9pm – Newmarket Pools – pool session Thursday 6pm-9pm – Global Dive shop – theory session Saturday and Sunday – 9am-5pm– open water dives
Price	$549
Discount off equipment if you buy a mask, snorkel, fin and boot set from Global Dive	15%
What’s included?	Course price includes all your tuition, scuba equipment hire, manual and certification fees.
What you need to supply	All your scuba equipment will be provided, along with classroom materials. But please bring with you your: Swimmers Towel Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) Your completed medical questionnaire Transport – but we do car pool if you don’t have your own

Course timetable

Course start date	Pool and Theory sessions	Diving
23 June 2009	Tues 23 Jun – 6pm-9pm Thurs 25 Jun – 6pm-9pm Tues 30 Jun – 6pm-9pm Thurs 2 Jul – 6pm-9pm Tues 7 Jul – 6pm-9pm Thurs 9 Jul – 6pm-9pm	Sat 11 and Sun 12 Jul – 9am-5pm
7 July 2009	Tues 7 Jul – 6pm-9pm Thurs 9 Jul – 6pm-9pm Tues 14 Jul – 6pm-9pm Thurs 16 Jul – 6pm-9pm Tues 21 Jul – 6pm-9pm Thurs 23 Jul – 6pm-9pm	Sat 25 and Sun 26 Jul – 9am-5pm
21 July 2009	Tues 21 Jul – 6pm-9pm Thurs 23 Jul – 6pm-9pm Tues 28 Jul – 6pm-9pm Thurs 30 Jul – 6pm-9pm Tues 4 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 6 Aug – 6pm-9pm	Sat 8 and Sun 9 Aug – 9am-5pm
4 August 2009	Tues 4 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 6 Aug – 6pm-9pm Tues 11 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 13 Aug – 6pm-9pm Tues 18 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 20 Aug – 6pm-9pm	Sat 22 and Sun 23 Aug – 9am-5pm
18 August 2009	Tues 18 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 20 Aug – 6pm-9pm Tues 25 Aug – 6pm-9pm Thurs 27 Aug – 6pm-9pm Tues 1 Sep – 6pm-9pm Thurs 3 Sep – 6pm-9pm	Sat 5 and Sun 6 Sep – 9am-5pm

Booking conditions

To book on to a dive course we ask for a $150 deposit. We also need your contact details.
Your deposit is non-refundable unless you fail your medical AND give us sufficient notice (see below).
The balance of your course is due when you start your dive course.
You must supply a dive medical signed by a physician before we can allow you to do your open water dives (i.e. you may do your dive medical after you start your course, but it must be supplied before you do your open water dives). It does not need to be from a New Zealand based physician, but must be on the prescribed diving medical form.
If after booking your dive course and paying your deposit you fail your dive medical (i.e. you are found to have a medical condition that will prevent you from diving) then we will happily provide you with a refund, but you must give us at least 48 hours notice prior to the scheduled start of your dive course and provide us with a copy of your physician’s medical statement. Once you start your dive course, or if you advise us less than 48 hours before the start of your dive course, we are unable to provide refunds for failed medicals or other reasons.
If you miss a session or are late for your course you may need to do a catch-up session. Extra charges may apply.
If after you have booked or started a course you need to change your course dates, please speak with us as early as possible so we can try and accommodate your request.