SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
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SSI Advanced Open Water Diver
SSI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER OVERVIEW
The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver is designed to immerse you in five distinct open water dives from various SSI Specialty programs.
No need to commit to a full Specialty course - this unique program offers a taste of diverse dive experiences to advance your skills and explore your interests. Perfect for those uncertain about their next diving step, it's an ideal way to hone your abilities and pinpoint the Specialty programs that resonate with you. However, it is not a mandatory part of the SSI Training options, you can complete the SSI Deep Diver speciality and get a depth increase to 40 metres.
The Advanced Open Water Diver is for those who wish to try different types of dives prior to committing to a full speciality.
WHAT DO I NEED TO START THE SSI ADANCED OPEN WATER DIVER?
- You need to be an Open Water Diver or equivalent
- Minimum Age: 12 years old
- For Junior ratings you need to be 12 -14 years old and instead of certifying to 30 metres you certify to 21 metres
- Mask / Snorkel / Dive Computer - No Dive Computer then we will hire you one, but ALL divers should own their own dive computer and we have a number of computers in stock and some great package deals
Depending on which adventure dives you select additional equipment will be required i.e. Deep you will need a slate and pencil.
HOW LONG WILL THE SSI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER TAKE?
If the five speciality 'dives' chosen are in water then this will be two days
WHAT ADVENTURE DIVES ARE AVAILABLE?
- Altitude Diving
- Boat Diving
- Cavern / Cenote Diving
- Computer Diving
- DPV Diving
- Dry Suit Diving
- Ecology (all programs)
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Night and Limited Visibility
- Perfect Buoyancy
- Photo and Video
- Sidemount Diving
- Search and Recovery
- Waves, Tides and Currents
- Wreck Diving
SSI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER PACKAGES
Basic Package (£450) includes:
- Open Water Dives - five dives
Standard Package (£510) includes:
- Open Water Dives - Either the Perfect Buoyancy or Dry Suit Diver speciality (6 dives total): Completed over two days.
One more speciality towards your Master Scuba Diver Certification
Deluxe Package (£560) includes:
- Open Water Dives - Either the Perfect Buoyancy or Dry Suit Diver AND Enriched Air speciality (6 dives total & one classroom session) - Open water Dives are completed over two days.
Two more specialities towards your Master Scuba Diver Certification and you will be awarded Specality Diver if not already awarded on completion of both specialities
SSI Master Scuba Diver Certification is awarded free on completion of the four specialities, stress and rescue and 24 logged dives in the SSI App.
WHAT CAN I DO AFTER SSI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER?
Go diving and continue to grow as a diver, maybe consider the Enriched Air Nitrox speciality or Perfect Buoyancy. Join our dive club and make new friends as well as join club trips and events. Work towards achieving the SSI Dive Guide
All divers at some point are the lead diver, and all divers should correctly plan and execute a dive plan, the SSI Dive Guide helps you consolidate all the skills you have learnt during your diving and provide the confidence to lead divers on a dive.
Prior to any Diver training course students need to complete a Mandatory Medical Questionaire.
Please ensure that you have read the Medical Statement and are sure that you will be able to commence any diver training PRIOR to paying as our Training Terms Conditions apply after payment has been made.
A doctor's confirmation of fitness to dive is required if you answer YES to any medical condition on the Medical Statement.
Please note that if you need a Physician signoff most of our local surgeries WILL NOT sign this form, we suggest you contact Midlands Dive Chamber 01788 579 555 in this instance.
You can check out the Medical Statement here:
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Oakham Swimming Pool
The 25m heated swimming pool at Oakham School's Leisure Centre is perfect for scuba diver training and kids' diving courses. This state-of-the-art facility provides laned sections for focused training and a comfortable, warm environment, ensuring an ideal learning experience for divers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're refining your technique or introducing children to the wonders of diving, our pool offers the perfect setting.
Our pool session(s) are on Saturday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00, with a meet at the Dive Centre prior (this time will be confirmed when you book). The time at the Dive Centre is spent on various activities depending on which course you are undertaking but for all first session this will involve introducing you to your instructor, the dive equipment you will be using in the pool, a safety briefing and the evenings activities. During non term time then we have a pool session available on a Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00.
First Aid
First Aid
Our team of highly experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way
