What you’ll learn
A foundation you can build on.
Begin with the principles, practise in the pool, then bring your skills into open water. Each part gives you time to understand and try again.
01 · THEORY
Understand the essentials
Understand the essentialsExplore breath preparation, relaxation, pressure, buoyancy and equalization. Learn the safety principles behind each dive.
02 · POOL TRAINING
Find your rhythm
Practise body position, efficient finning, breath-hold control and recovery breathing. Build your buddy skills in a controlled setting.
03 · OPEN WATER
Bring it into the sea
Work on duck dives, line diving, equalization and buoyancy, alongside buddy procedures and rescue practice.
The course format
Time to learn.
Understand
Theory module
2 pool sessions
Practise
3 open-water sessions
Apply
Gear fitting, small-group instruction and personal feedback throughout the course.
You also receive access to the Molchanovs online education platform.
Molchanovs Wave 1
Your first certification.
Certification is earned when the required knowledge, performance and safety skills are achieved. Completing the three-day course does not automatically mean certification.
Learn with Ocean BX
Progress at your pace.
Ocean BX is a Molchanovs Education Center in Mati, Davao Oriental. Small groups make room for questions, repeated practice and individual feedback.
Our focus is on comfort, clean technique and responsible diving, with professional supervision throughout your training.
We build comfort and control before adding depth.
Plan your course
Let’s talk about your Wave 1.
Contact Ocean BX to discuss your preferred dates and prepare for your course in Mati.
After certification, keep developing your technique.
