The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course

The Advanced Open Water Diver Course continues from the Adventure Diver rating; students may also move directly to this level from Open Water Diver. Move on to your choice of Specialty diver ratings, Rescue Diver, and then Professional or Master Scuba Diver ratings!

• Standard Level - age 15 or above.

Prerequisite:

Age requirement and medical evaluation (a physician's medical for diving fitness may be required depending on your medical history). Paperwork can be completed in advance or at course registration.

PADI Junior or Standard Open Water Diver or Adventure Diver certification, or an equivalent rating is required for this course.

A Standard Learning Agreement must be reviewed and signed in addition to course paperwork.

Course Outline:

Course includes all materials  It is recommended, but not required, that students own some or all of their own equipment, as familiarity with personal gear improves general diving skills. In addition to SCUBA equipment a knife, depth gauge, compass, timing device, and tables are all required for this course. For the Elective Night Dive students must have their own light, backup light and whistle. All items may be rented if students do not yet wish to purchase them. These items are standard equipment for all subsequent courses.

Advanced Open Water Diver rating includes five dives; if upgrading from Adventure Diver the student need only complete the two core dives - Deep and Navigation. If moving straight from Open Water Diver the student must complete the two core dives and may choose from the list of electives.

This certification is valid for life; however, it is recommended that you keep your diving skills up to date if you're not able to dive often. Ask Divers Source  about refresher sessions or SCUBA Tune-ups!

Junior Diver ratings can be upgraded after the diver's 15th Birthday by paying a registration fee and processing a new card, or by taking the next course and automatically upgrading with the new certification. Some depth and supervision limitations apply to Junior Diver ratings.