This course should be considered as an extension of the OWD training. It centers on specific skills and specialties that will enhance every OWD’s experience and knowledge of the environment. The course consists of five specialities, three of which are a requirement and two are elective, chosen by the group. It is not the intent of this course to increase the depth, time or equipment limitations as stated in the ANDI Open Water Diver standards. The AOW represents someone who seeks out more instruction and experience to enhance their confidence, safety and fun. The depth limit of an AOW certificate is 40 m.

Pre-requisite: OWD certified (any agency) and have 25-dives logged.

Theoretical knowledge:

• The introduction to SafeAir diving (LSU)

• Advanced underwater navigation

• Deeper diving

• Other elective specialities:

  • Night diving

  • Wreck diver

  • Navigation diver

  • +Other specialties

Practical Exercises:

• At least six (6) dives in open water

• Want to become a (CSU) Complete safeair user and dive deeper and longer? +2200thb

Course duration:

3-5 days

• Theory: 10-12 hours

• Exercises and open water dives: 6-8 hours

Candidate prerequisites:

• Must be at least 16 years of age

• Completed medical statement (or a medical certificate not older than one year)

• Completed liability release and assumption of risk form

• OWD certificate and at least five (5) independent dives