The Open Water Diver Referral Course
If you started already an Open Water Scuba Diver Course at your Home Country, but you would like to finish your Course in nice warm tropical waters? We at Chang Diving are offering you the solution to complete the Open Water Diver Licence with our Open Water Referral Course!
The Open Water Diver Course is Splitted in Parts which are:
- Classroom or eLearning Theoretical Knowledge
- Knowledge Review written or eLearning
- Quizzes Written or eLearning
- Final Exam Written or eLearning (multiple Choice)
- Swimming Pool Session
- Practical Examination in the Pool
- Boat Day 1 incl. Dive 1 and 2
- Open Water Diver Skill evaluation Dive 1 and 2
- Flexible Skills
- Boat Day 2 incl. Dive 3 and 4
- Open Water Diver Skill evaluation Dive 3 and 4
- Flexible Skills
Pre requisites
- Signed Referral Form from your Instructor
- Swim without help for 200m.
- Float without moving for 10 min.
- Minimum age 10-12 years(Junior Open Water Diver max. 12m of depth) Signature of Parents or Guardian.
- From 12-15 years of age(Junior Open Water max. 18m depth).
- Signature of Parents or Guardian.
- From 15 + years(Open Water Diver max. 18m depth).
- Till 18 years of age signature of parents or guardian.
- The Junior Open Water Course is the same theoretical and practical training. Only the depth rage differ.
The course
We offer 2 different training agencies such as PADI and SDI.
The PADI Basic Course includes a online PDF theory Book.
Which includes:
- Knowledge reviews
- Quizzes
- Exam’s
- 1xPool session
- 2xBoat Days with 2 dives a day(max.60min. or low on air/dive)
The PADI eLearning Package offers a well programmed learning solution for PC,Mac,IOS oder Android:
- Course Videos
- Dive planning software
- Knowledge reviews
- Quizzes
- Exam’s
- 1xPool session
- 2xBoat Days with 2 dives a day(max.60min. or low on air/dive)
The SDI eLearning is a simple and easy browser based software for online use.
Which includes:
- Knowledge reviews
- Quizzes
- Exam’s
- 1xPool session
- 2xBoat Days with 2 dives a day(max.60min. or low on air/dive)
The SDI Course Video you can find on youtube free of charge as well.
Also something intersting TDISDI Youtube Chanel
General requirements
Below are the requirements for all certification diving courses of the respective training agency (PADI, SDI or TDI).
- House rules, release from liability and assumption of risk as well as medical questionnaire
- According to Thai law (status 2020) a medical certificate is not required
- However, if one of the questions is answered with “YES”, a medical atest is necessary before any activity in the water!
- Swimming without swimming aid: minimum requirement 200m!
- Floating motionless on the water (dead man): minimum requirement 10 min.
- Minimum age for participation in scuba diving activities: 10 years (details in the specific course description).
Our services include
- Free shuttle service on dive day: Hotel to boat (White Sand Beach to Bang Bao) and back to the hotel! Pick up from the east coast on request.
- All boat fees (dive boat or dinghy)
- Complete equipment you need for scuba diving or snorkeling
- Regulators from APEKS or SCUBAPRO,
- Buoncy Control Device (BCD) from APEKS, SCUBAPRO or SEAC.
- Tropical water, usually 30 degrees warm, 3mm wetsuit short.
- SCUBAPRO Go fins, mask, Tanks (regularly maintained and tested) and weights.
- Against a surcharge of 300 THB/day for provision of a SUUNTO dive computer
- Make sure you get our special online shop discount of 5% when using your own diving equipment! The coupon code is: H7PFU7M6!! This only applies in connection with a complete set of equipment without tanks and weights, and for non-discounted services! We reserve the right to reclaim the granted discount.
- Lunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea and seasonal fruits are served on the boat.
- English speaking divemasters or instructors (group size max.5 persons)
- Wifi on the boat (router capacity max. 10 persons)
- We accept the following payment methods:
- Cash payment
- Bank transfer.
- PayPal, only in the online shop
- Credit card payments in the dive shop or on the boat, free of charge if the total amount is more than 1500 THB. For amounts up to 1500 THB we charge a 3% handling fee.
- NATIONAL PARK FEE’S NOT INCLUDED
SCUBA dive training agencies
Chang Diving Center offers you courses from 3 different training agencies (PADI, SDI, TDI). So we offer you the possibility to choose diving courses according to your personal needs and requirements!
Do you still need diving equipment?
We offer you the possibility to buy them in our Dive Shop, with appropriate advice! When booking a course or a day trip online, we offer a discount of 10% on the regular price of diving equipment (coupon code: 6SVJ7ADH)
SCUBA diving in Koh Chang
SCUBA diving in Koh Chang is a great way to enrich your holiday. Discover the rich underwater world of Koh Chang. It’s worth it! Education/Diving all year round
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Price Includes
- Free transfer on your dive day from your hotel to the boat-White Sand Beach to Bang Bao.(East Coast pick up on request)
- All Equipment which you need for Scuba Diving or Snorkeling
- Full Set of own Scuba Diving Gear?Discount 200 THB/Day(we provide tanks and weights)
- Lunch, soft drinks, coffee, tea and local fruits are served on boat
- English Speaking Divemaster or Instructor (Group Sizes max.5 PAX)
- Free Wifi on the Boat(max. 10PAX)
- Credit Card At the Shop or Boat (PayPal only at the online store)Payments above 1500 THB Free of charge
- NATIONAL PARK FEE'S NOT INCLUDED
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