SDI Open Water Scuba Diver

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What to Expect

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may: 1. Conduct open water dives in conditions similar to their training to a maximum depth of 18 metres/ 60 feet. 2. Conduct dives with other certified divers at the same or higher level of certification. 3. Conduct dives that do not require decompression. 4. Enroll in the Advanced Adventure Diver program, individual SDI Specialties, or the SDI Advanced Diver Development program.

Student Prerequisites

1. Minimum age 18; 10 through 17 with written parental consent.

2. Students between the ages of 10 through 14 may obtain a SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver Certification if the following conditions are met: junior students are to train and dive under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or active dive professional.

3. When a SDI Junior Open Water Diver reaches the age of 15, they may upgrade to a SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification by completing the Junior Open Water Upgrade Form and submitting it to World HQ.

What you will learn

During the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course, you will gain knowledge and experience in:

Understanding the Aquatic Environment: Learn how vision, light, sound, and heat loss differ underwater and how tides, currents, waves, and surge affect diving.
Physics and Physiology: Grasp the principles of buoyancy, pressure, air spaces, and the implications of breathing compressed air.
Equipment Mastery: From selection and assembly to maintenance, learn how to handle dive gear responsibly.
Dive Planning and Safety: Develop the skills necessary for basic scuba skills, underwater navigation, buddy systems, emergency procedures, and basic rescue techniques.

Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to conduct open-water dives, continue your education, and join the ranks of certified recreational divers worldwide.

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