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What EVERY Diver should know!

Scuba diving is an exciting activity that attracts hundreds of new participants each year. If you are in good health, enjoy meeting new people and interested in a new fun activity, then you will be able to enjoy scuba diving for many years.

A dive medical from a diving physician is required before commencement of your course. Go here for a list of Dive Physicians near you.

Proper Knowledge
There are certain diving skills that must be learned. With a professional teaching system, you can study the information at your own pace. An instructor is always available for assistance.

Proper Skills
You must develop ability with basic scuba skills, such as moving in the water and equipment handling. The best way to learn is from a qualified instructor at a professional scuba school. Review and practice time reinforces the skills.

Proper Equipment
The most comfortable, convenient and enjoyable way to dive is with your own set of properly-fitted equipment. As you become familiar with your equipment, your ability level increases. Annual servicing assures your equipment’s performance and minimizes malfunctions.

Proper Experience
While education helps develop knowledge and skills, the key to becoming a comfortable and confident diver is simply to dive as much as possible.
Your experience and ability increase as you seek out different diving locations, meet new friends, have new adventures and explore new worlds. That is why SSI’s motto is “Serious Diving, Serious Fun!”

How do I become a SCUBA Diver?


It’s easy: speak to a few SCUBA Diving Stores in your area, check out what they offer in the way of “Learn to Dive Courses”.

These courses can vary in content from Instructor to Instructor or store to store. Remember, Check the cost, make sure the price quoted includes everything that you need to complete the course and that there are no hidden or extra costs. Some stores charge extra for materials, hire equipment, boat trips and will even make you buy your own gear before you start the course. Always ask what is not included and if there is anything else.

Shops that are owned and run by the instructor usually offer a more personalized service - therefore the person you speak too is generally the person who will actually teach you.

How to Book an Openwater Course with DiveXsite.

Bookings can be done over the phone (with a credit card) for convenience or in person at our Stafford Training Facility.

Your Openwater Course will commence with classroom theory on an evening and then a pool session on Saturday. Please remember to bring all your learning materials and dive medical to your first lecture.

What Must I Provide For My Open Water Course?

Personal Equipment

  • Swimsuit and towel (for the pool session).
  • A digital passport size photo.
  • Personal snorkeling Equipment. If you don't own your own equipment, DiveXsite will personally fit you into items suitable for your face and feet. Unsuitable or bad fitting equipment can cause students to have problems when trying to complete their scuba course.
  • All personal gear, if not purchased from the shop, must be verified by the store manager before students can continue on the course. Due to liability reasons, students will not be booked on the boat until our manager is satisfied gear is appropriate and safe.
  • There is a non return policy on any purchases for non-warranty issues.

Our course includes a personalised equipment orientation!

Our package includes:

  • Hard sole boots with zippers
  • Re-enforced gloves
  • A range of silicone masks
  • Snorkels with drainer valves
  • A range of fins suitable for diving

DiveXsite sells only the highest quality gear. Buying your own personal equipment will increase your comfort and safety in the water.