Class Orientation

Orientation is a required part of the class where students meet the staff, submit all required paperwork, take their final exam, and get fitted for their required personal gear. This must be completed by the FIVE days before your confined water session (pool).

Action Items Before Orientation:

  1. Upload your photo & profile information to your account

  2. Complete your eLearning

  3. Print & complete required forms (Agency details below)

    • Diver Medical - Participant Questionnaire

    • Non-Agency Disclosure & Acknowledgment Agreement

    • Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding

    • Additional forms apply to 10 & 11 year olds

PADI Paperwork

  1. You will receive an email from PADI.com (setup your account and password)

  2. Add your address and photo into your account

  3. We will send your required paperwork PDF (if 10 or 11 years old- additional forms are required)

  4. Schedule your required Open Water class orientation session at the store to prepare for your pool sessions (must be completed 5 days prior to your first pool session)

SSI Paperwork

  1. You will receive an email from diveSSI.com (setup your account and password)

  2. Go to App Store: download the MySSI App (login using your email and password); add your photo and address in your account (send us an email once completed - we will send your required paperwork PDF) - (if 10 or 11 years old- additional forms are required)

  3. Begin your training in the App: go to Courses (bottom); then select Open Water (complete the 6 Sections and quizzes)

  4. Schedule your required Open Water class orientation session at the store to prepare for your pool sessions (must be completed 5 days prior to your first pool session)

NOTE FOR ALL:

Sign and return the PDF forms asap (email: team@scubacharlotte.com or print and bring to the store)

Personal Gear:

  • Mask (tempered glass)

  • Snorkel (with snorkel retainer)

  • Fins (with dive boots if fin requires)

This gear is not included in the course fee. Scuba Charlotte offers "special student packages/kits" custom fit for each student's size and type of diving. All with our exclusive price & fit guarantee.

All gear must be verified as appropriate scuba gear by a staff member before attending training.

Provided Gear:

  • BCD

  • Regulator

  • Wetsuit

  • Tanks

  • Weights

This gear is included in the course fee for both steps 2 & 3.