Private Facility Confined Water Class
These classes are reserved only for members of the indicated facilities. Without membership to the facility you cannot attend these classes. Please visit our Confined Water Classes to sign up for public class.
Where learning to dive begins.
SCUBA education is broken into two separate parts. The first part, this course, is a combination of online and in-person academics, followed by practical education in a heated pool, learning all the necessary skills.
At the end of this course, you are ready for Open Water Check Out Dives.
Please scroll down & read the information below for details on the class, prerequisites, requirements as well as frequently asked questions.
If you have additional questions, please call or text us at 513.521.DIVE (3483).
To sign up:
- locate the class below with the name of your facility (in parenthesis) and with dates matching those on the information for your facility
- remember to enter your coupon code at checkout that was issued by your facility
Availability: In Stock
What to expect
during your class
Learn to Dive:
Confined Water Class
Prerequisites
- 15 years old (10 years old for Junior Certification)
- Novice level swimming ability (swim 3-4 pool lengths, 10 minute survival tread, swim 50’ underwater)
- Acceptable medical questionnaire (physician approval may be required based on responses)
- Personal gear consisting of a Scuba quality mask, fins, boots & snorkel (all other dive gear supplied for you)
E-Learning
Utilizing NAUI's e-learning system, informative videos, section quizzes & detailed information gives you the basics of how to dive safely.
- Completed at your own pace, designed by NAUI.
- Includes digital certification card available in the NAUI app (following completion of Open Water Check Out Dives)
- Make some popcorn, it's not required, but popcorn is good.
Classroom Discussion
Once e-learning is complete, a single class session is held to review the important topics, discuss missed final exam questions, and most importantly, share real world experiences. This class time ensures total comprehension of all the material that was presented.
- Bring questions; this is an interactive discussion.
- Please complete e-learning prior including the final exam as a portion of the class is devoted to exam review.
In Water Training
In a controlled heated pool, the learned theories are put into practice as you learn the necessary skills to become a certified SCUBA Diver. Small class size ensures everyone gets individual attention & a bespoke experience.
- 3 Pool Sessions
- Bring a swimsuit, you will get wet on this ride.
FAQ
- When I finish this course, am I a certified scuba diver?
- No, this is the first of two parts to obtaining your SCUBA certification. After completing this course, you must complete check out dives demonstrating required skills. This can be completed with on one of our Check Out Dive Quarry Weekends locally, on one of our trips at no additional charge or we can write a referral so you can perform them at destination dive centers anywhere in the world.
- Could class dates change?
- Of course. While rare, public class dates are subject to change. A minimum number of students is required for the class to be conducted & sometimes instructors get sick (yes, we are not invincible) or the pool facility needs unplanned maintenance. If a class is cancelled you will be notified & rescheduled into the next available public class.
- If you have certain deadlines or needs, please consider our Bespoke SCUBA Class to obtain a schedule built around your needs.
- Can I skip the classroom discussion & just learn online?
- No. Every aspect of SCUBA education is vital for your safety. We require you to attend all scheduled sessions.
- Can this class be modified around my schedule?
- Sure, why the hell not. We will just tell the other students that your schedule is our highest priority [do you hear the sarcasm?]. No, these are public classes with set schedules, however, if you do need an experience that matches your schedule, please explore our Bespoke Scuba Class Upgrade option.
- Do I have to buy all the gear?
- No. Included in the course fee, you will be supplied with a buoyancy compensation device, a regulator, a tank & any needed weight. You WILL NEED what is referred to as "personal gear" including SCUBA rated mask, fins, boots & a snorkel. Economical solutions are available for purchase.
- Can I use the cheap gear I saw on Amazon or at Walmart?
- No. Please don’t do it. We know the mask online looks like all the others, but you're going to learn the effects of pressure during class. While diving your mask may experience pressures over 70 pounds per square inch, let's make sure it is up to the job. You're going to learn the effects of density during class. While diving your fins have to overcome that density to propel you in the water. Those cheap fins you bought for your backyard pool are going to fold in half. Don't believe us? Try it, just let us get the camera ready first.
Medical Questionnaire
All training agencies require every student to complete a medical questionnaire prior to any in water training.
We teach scuba, we are not doctors, so we cannot answer questions on specific medical conditions or questions. This universal questionnaire will determine if you must obtain physician approval prior to scuba diving.
Please answer it honestly, it is for your safety.
You may complete this form prior to signing up for class to determine if physician approval is required.
Read the instructions on the form. Your self reported answers will determine if a physician's approval is required prior to diving. Once we receive the notification of your completed waiver, we will contact you if a physicians approval is required.
We are NOT PERMITTED by the training agency to allow any in-water training without physician's approval if such approval is required. We encourage you to complete this form as early as possible to ensure adequate time is available should you need to obtain approval.
- What if I ignore your advice & wait till the last minute to complete this form?
- Please don't. Physician approval, if required, is due by 5pm the Wednesday prior to your first in water training session. Completing the form last minute & then not having adequate time to get to your doctor for approval is like leaving that term paper unfinished until the night before it was due & then your computer died. Your high school English teacher didn't accept that excuse & neither will we. We will move you to our next scheduled class according to our reschedule/cancellation policy. Please help us by doing your homework.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Life happens, we get it & we want to find a way to get you diving.
- Your schedule changed
- Ours does too sometimes. We get it. You may reschedule to an alternate class anytime without an additional charge 14 days prior to the start of the class. Within 14 days, there is a $35 fee to reschedule.
- You need to cancel
- You changed your mind, doctor doesn't think it's a good idea, whatever. It's ok. You may cancel any course (in writing please) for a full refund 14 days prior to the start of the course (this is why we advise you do that questionnaire early). Please understand that space is limited in our courses, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the original course start.
- Please note: codes issued from the training agencies cannot be refunded once you have begun the e-learning regardless of when you cancel. If you begin the e-learning any refund will be less the cost of the e-learning.
- Somebody got sick
- We get sick sometimes too. No problem. If you wake up with the plague we prefer you do not come to scuba class. A big part of the education is teaching you how to take the thing in our mouth and put it in your mouth if there is an emergency & we don't want the plague. We will work with you to move you to a future class at no charge. We do, however, reserve the right to assess a charge if we find this policy is being abused. Please don't do that.
- You ignore safety instructions
- Safety is our paramount concern. Your safety, other students' safety & our staff's safety. You are required to follow established safety requirements & follow the instructions of our staff. Violations of safety procedures may result in removal from class without a refund. Just don't do it.
- You ignored requirements
- Come on, really? Showing up for scuba class without a swim suit does not entitle you to a free reschedule. We honestly can't believe we have to type this but yes, it happened.
