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!
- Junior Level - age 12 or above.
- 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.
Once registered, any session the student misses must be made up at an extra
charge or during the next regular course schedule, or forfeit remaining course
fees.
Course
Outline:
Course includes all materials and necessary SCUBA equipment. 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. These 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 your instructor
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.
Course
Fees:
Course Fees vary depending on your schedule and the number of students in your
group. Individual students can be added to existing groups, or may choose to
take a private course. Review your schedule with our staff and receive a quote
on your course.
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