Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) is the second level of scuba diving certification that requires not only training but also diving experience. To be certified as a SSI AOWD one needs to have completed, Stress and Rescue, four specialty courses (Navigation, Night, Wreck and Deep are recommended) and minimum of 24 logged dives. The AOWD is a refinement of diving skills, allowing the diver to explore a broader variety of diving to a maximum of 30 metres (100 ft) deep.

SSI’s Advanced Diver rating stands alone in the industry with the highest combination of diving knowledge and experience. No other agency’s advanced diver level compares.

To earn the certification for Advanced Open Water Diver, you must completed:

Open water Class

4 specialty

Ttotal of 24 dives.

Open Water Diver

 

Night and Limited Visibility Diving

 

The Night Diving Program prepares the diver for night diving activities and develops techniques for safe night diving, proper buoyancy control, navigating and communicating in night-time environments. In addition you'll learn proper use of dive lights, buddy system techniques, dealing with disorientation, emergency procedures and orientation to nocturnal aquatic life.

Deep Diving

 

The Deep Diving program covers risk factors associated with Deep Diving, decompression tables review, safety stops, emergency deco procedures, special equipment, decent lines, buoyancy, flying after diving, altitude diving and orientation to chambers.

 

practical knowledge of the shipwreck environment, raise your awareness of the historical value of wrecks and learn skills that will enable you to plan and organize dives to safely explore wrecks within the limits of recreational diving.