Portfolio Description
GUE Open Water Diver (Recreational Diver Level 1) Course
The GUE Open Water Diver course is your gateway to the underwater world. Designed for beginners, this course introduces you to the essential skills and knowledge needed to dive safely and confidently. Whether you’re exploring shallow reefs, historic wrecks, or serene underwater landscapes, the Open Water Diver course will help you develop the independence and competence to enjoy diving to its fullest.
From your first breath underwater to your first open water dive, this course is the foundation for a lifetime of diving adventures.
Course Overview
The GUE Open Water Diver course is a comprehensive five- to six-day program that combines classroom instruction, confined water sessions, and open water dives. Through at least ten aquatic sessions and six open water dives, you will build the skills and confidence needed to dive safely to a maximum depth of 70 ft/21 m without the supervision of a dive professional.
What You Will Learn
- Essential Diving Skills: Master the foundational skills required for safe and enjoyable diving, including buoyancy control, trim, and propulsion techniques.
- Equipment Use: Learn to use and maintain standard diving equipment, including masks, fins, regulators, and buoyancy control devices (BCDs).
- Dive Planning: Understand how to plan and execute dives, including gas management, dive profiles, and safety procedures.
- Team-Oriented Diving: Develop teamwork and communication skills to ensure safety and efficiency while diving.
- Environmental Awareness: Learn to dive responsibly, minimizing your impact on the underwater environment.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Gain the confidence and competence to handle common diving challenges.
Course Details
- Prerequisites:
- Be a minimum of 12 years of age.
- Be physically and mentally fit.
- Be a non-smoker.
- Be able to swim.
- Obtain a physician’s prior written authorization for use of prescription drugs, except for birth control, or for any medical condition that may pose a risk while diving.
- Duration:
- Usually conducted over five to six days.
- Includes at least ten aquatic sessions (confined water sessions) and six open water dives.
- Requires at least 40 hours of instruction, encompassing classroom lectures, land drills, and in-water work.
- Equipment Requirements:
- Standard diving equipment, including mask, fins, regulator, BCD, and dive computer.
- GUE-standard equipment configuration is encouraged but not required for beginners.
- Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive the GUE Open Water Diver certification, allowing you to dive with your team to a maximum depth of 70 ft/21 m without professional supervision.
Why Choose GUE Open Water Diver?
The GUE Open Water Diver course is more than just a certification—it’s the foundation for a lifetime of safe, enjoyable, and responsible diving. By focusing on precision, teamwork, and mastery of foundational skills, this course prepares you for a variety of diving environments and future training opportunities.
Whether you’re new to diving or looking to refresh your skills, the GUE Open Water Diver course will help you build the confidence and competence to explore the underwater world.
Ready to Start Your Diving Journey?
Contact us today to enroll in the GUE Open Water Diver course and take the first step toward becoming a skilled, confident, and responsible diver.
