A four to five day course which once completed will give you the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a dive professional unto 18 m. The course is modular, meaning everything is broken into separate sections.There are 3 elements to the Open Water Diver course: classroom reviews, confined water and open water dives.The classroom review part of the course is divided into five sections after each you will complete a review quiz before taking a final exam. Confined water takes place in a swimming pool and shallow water where you will practice and learn the essential diving skills. Then you will demonstrate these skills during 4 open water dives with your instructor, who will assess your abilities and qualify you as an Open Water Diver.