Introduction

PADI: PADI is the world’s largest recreational diving organization, operating in 186 countries and regions with a global network connecting 6,600 dive centers and resorts and over 128,000 professionals. It issues over 1 million certifications annually, with a total of over 29 million certifications issued to date. PADI enables people worldwide to explore new adventures and protect the ocean through diving education, life-changing experiences, and travel.

AIDA: AIDA is the oldest existing freediving organization, primarily responsible for promoting safe freediving practices, organizing competitions, and certifying world records. Unlike other freediving organizations, AIDA is a non-profit organization, meaning nearly all its revenue is invested in freediving research and development to deepen our understanding of freediving and improve teaching methods based on research findings. AIDA’s educational materials are among the most frequently and promptly updated in the industry.

Molchanovs: The Molchanovs education system is developed by freedivers, for freedivers. Inspired by Natalia Molchanova and founded by her son Alexey Molchanov, both among the world’s greatest freedivers, Molchanovs is likely the only system covering all competitive freediving disciplines, including no-fins and monofin techniques. The Molchanovs education team consists of elite freedivers, top educators, and experienced professionals who share a deep passion and commitment to freediving.

Description

Freediving is about inward power, discipline and control. If you’ve always wanted to enter the underwater world quietly, on your own terms, staying as long as your breath allows, then freediving is for you. Taking the PADI Freediver course is your first step toward discovering why freediving is becoming a popular way to explore beneath the waves.

The PADI Freediver course consists of three main phases:

Knowledge development about freediving principles through independent study with PADI Freediver eLearning (or your instructor may conduct class sessions if not available in a language you understand).

Confined water session to learn breathhold techniques as well as static and dynamic apnea. Goal – static apnea of 90 seconds and dynamic apnea of 25 metres/80 feet.

Open water sessions to practice free immersion and constant weight freedives, plus proper buddy procedures. Goal – constant weight freedive of 10 metres/30 feet.

Cost

Introductory Freediving Course

Course Fees:

• AIDA 1 + PADI Basic Freediver: $425

• PADI Basic Freediver Only: $395

• AIDA 1 Only: $395

Registration Requirements

• 18 years old or above (or 16 years old with guardian consent)

• Ability to swim at least 100 meters non-stop

•No medical conditions listed on the Medical Statement; if any conditions apply, a doctor’s approval is required

Course Schedule

• Theory Class (Half Day)

Location: Ocean Divers, Bentleigh East, Southeast Area

• Pool Training (One Day)

Location: Glen Iris Pool

Beginner Freediving Course

Course Fees:

• AIDA 2  + PADI Freediver: $790

• PADI Freediver Only: $770

• AIDA 2 Only: $770

Registration Requirements

• 18 years old or above (or 16 years old with guardian consent)

•Ability to swim at least 200 meters non-stop without assistance, or snorkel 300 meters non-stop using a mask, snorkel, and fins

•No medical conditions listed on the Medical Statement; if any conditions apply, a doctor’s approval is required

Course Schedule

• Theory Class (Half Day)

Location: Ocean Divers, Bentleigh East, Southeast Area

• Pool Training (One Day)

Location: Glen Iris Pool

• Open Water Training (One Day)

Location: Portsea Pier

Advanced Freediving Course

Course Fees:

• AIDA 3 + PADI Advanced Freediver: $850

• PADI Advanced Freediver Only: $830

• AIDA 3 Only: $830

Registration Requirements

• 18 years old or above (or 16 years old with guardian consent)

•No medical conditions listed on the Medical Statement; if any conditions apply, a doctor’s approval is required

• Successful completion of AIDA 2 Star or PADI Freediver course

Course Schedule

• Theory Class (Half Day)

Location: Ocean Divers, Bentleigh East, Southeast Area

• Pool Training (One Day)

Location: Glen Iris Pool

• Open Water Training (At Least Two Days)

Location: Mount Gambier, South Australia

Schedule

One night of knowledge parts

One morning land training

3-hour pool training

2 Open water training

Course Fee Details

The course fee includes:

• Use of equipment during the course (freediving bifins, 7mm wetsuit, weight belt with weights)

•Theory course materials

•Certification & certification card fees

•Pool fees

•Boat fees

•One free retest (If the assessment is not passed, one free retest is provided. If a boat dive is required, only the boat fee needs to be covered)

• 1-year membership at Ocean Divers (10% discount on equipment purchases)

The course fee does not include:

• Mask, snorkel, and dive socks (Can be tried on and selected in-store before the theory class)

• Transportation, accommodation, and meals for training locations

Want to start?

Contact Ocean Divers at info@oceandivers.com.au or call 9579 2600

A $200.00 deposit is required.

Important Notes

• You can reschedule once for free if notified at least one week in advance. Rescheduling within one week will incur a $200 rescheduling fee.

•If you can’t find a suitable course schedule, you can form your own group. A minimum of four participants is required to start a course, and you can arrange your own schedule while enjoying a 10% discount on course fees.

•After successful registration, you will receive a Medical Statement. Please review the form carefully. If all answers are “No,” you can proceed with the course. If any answer is “Yes,” please consult your doctor. You can search “Diving medical certificate” on Google to confirm whether you are medically fit to participate.

Transportation Fees

•Participants need to arrange their own transportation to the designated training locations.

• If transportation is required, the pickup and drop-off fee is $50 per person per day.

•Pickup locations are in CBD & Southeast Area. Please contact your instructor to confirm the exact pickup address.

Terms & Conditions

This course is subject to Ocean Divers’ normal Terms & Conditions. By enrolling in this course, you agree to accept all terms and conditions.