PADI Junior Open Water Diver

Junior Open Water Diver Course

The PADI Junior Open Water Diver course gives young divers aged 10 to 14 the same world-recognised certification as our adult Open Water Diver course, with age-appropriate depth limits and supervision built in.

Designed for young beginners, this course teaches the core knowledge, practical skills, and confidence needed to dive safely alongside a certified adult.

From their very first breaths underwater to their qualifying open water dives, your young diver will develop the skills to become a confident junior diver, with a clear path to full Open Water Diver status as they get older.

Who This Course Is For

Ideal for:

• Young divers aged 10 to 14 with no diving experience

• Families wanting to dive together on holiday or at home

• Kids and young adventurers keen to learn a new skill

• Young people interested in marine life and underwater exploration

• Future divers wanting to progress into Junior Advanced and speciality training

Prerequisites

To enrol, your child must:

• Be aged between 10 and 14 at the time of certification

• Be medically fit to scuba dive

• Be comfortable in the water

• Complete a standard diver medical questionnaire, signed by a parent or guardian

A parent or guardian must also complete a liability release and sign the required PADI consent forms before training begins.

No previous diving experience is required.

How The Course Works

The course combines knowledge development, confined water training, and open water dives, with instruction paced and adapted for younger divers.

Knowledge Development

Complete theory learning through the PADI Junior eLearning course, covering dive safety, equipment, and core scuba principles in a format designed for younger students.

Confined Water Training

Learn essential scuba skills in a controlled environment with direct instructor guidance and coaching, building confidence step by step.

Open Water Dives

Put new skills into practice during qualifying open water dives, always under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional or certified parent/guardian.

What This Certification Allows

On completion of the course, your young diver will be able to:

• Dive with a certified parent, guardian, or PADI Professional

• Dive to a maximum depth of 12 metres (ages 10-11) or 18 metres (ages 12-14)

• Rent scuba equipment worldwide (with supervision)

• Continue training through Junior Advanced and speciality courses

• Automatically convert to a full PADI Open Water Diver certification at age 15, with no further training required

Certification is recognised worldwide.

What's Included

• PADI Junior eLearning materials

• Professional instruction from a qualified PADI Instructor

• Confined water training sessions

• Supervised open water qualification dives

• Air fills and tanks

• Certification processing

Delivery Locations

United Kingdom - South Coast & Solent

Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, giving young divers a real but controlled introduction to UK diving conditions alongside an experienced instructor.

Spain

Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions, ideal for relaxed training and building confidence while combining the course with a family holiday.

Thailand

Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life make for an exciting and memorable first certification experience.

Once you have booked the course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your child's experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.

We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit family availability wherever possible.

Progression Opportunities

Once certified, your young diver can continue their journey with:

• Junior Advanced Open Water Diver

• Junior Peak Performance Buoyancy

• Seal Team and AWARE programmes

• Automatic upgrade to full Open Water Diver at age 15

Your young diver's underwater adventure starts here.