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Advanced O/W Diver Certification Course Purpose: |
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| To give a diver a taste of what more specialized diving have to offer. Like Underwater Photography, Multilevel & Computer Diver and many others> |
| To give a diver the qualifications to plan, conduct and log open water, no-decompression dives with a buddy in conditions generally comparable to, or better than, those you were trained in, to depths as deep as 100 feet. |
| This course is a prerequisite to the Rescue Diver and Divemaster Courses |
| For this course to be successful,it is important that the divers in training complete their assigned study material before classroom, Pool and open water sessions. |
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Advanced O/W Diver Certification Course Minimum Participation Requirements: |
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| 15 years of age | 12 years for Junior Advanced O/W Diver |
| Open Water Diver or equivalent on file | Entry level scuba diving certification with a minimum of four open water dives |
| Medical Statement - PADI ® # 10063> | |
| Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk Statement - PADI ® # 10073> | |
| PADI ® Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding - PADI ® # 10060> |
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Advanced O/W Diver Certification Course Minimum Certification Requirements: |
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| Fulfilled All Academic Course Requirements | One Knowledge Review for Each of the Five Dives |
| Fulfilled All Open Water Course Requirements |
Deep Dive Navigation Dive Night Dive Elective Specialty Dive #1 (Suggest the Popular U/W Photo) Elective Specialty Dive #2 (Search & Recovery is Another Fun Dive) > |
| Fulfilled All Economic Arrangements for the course> | We accept Cash, Checks, VISA and MasterCard |
| Returned All Loaner Material for course in Acceptable Condition | If you DO NOT expect to be able to return the equipment on time, Please make arrangements, or you will be charged the standard rental fee for the equipment> |
| It is left up to the class and the instructor to choose the two elective dives. Depending on the choice, Pool time may be required. If your upcoming dives require additional experience, be assured that you will have the opportunity to become comfortable in the Pool before proceeding to the Open Water Dives | |
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Advanced O/W Diver Certification Course Training Locations and Schedule |
Our 24 Hour PADI ® Regular Course Schedule: | ||||||||
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Independent Learning at Home with all the support you may need from your instructor |
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Knowledge Reviews of Academic Course Work at the Dive Site |
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If your elective dive includes Pool time Confined Water Dives in City Assigned Pool |
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Advanced O/W Dives in Santa Rosa or alternatively full weekend in Balmorhea, TX |
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| This schedule is typical. In reality each student may progress at his own pace through each section. Please See Our Statement on "Instructor/Staff/Company Responsibilities." If a student needs additional time to meet the course objectives, we will not hold back the rest of the class, but rather offer the student to repeat a particular session at the next scheduled class until mastery is achieved - at no additional charge> | |||||||||
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Advanced O/W Diver Certification Course Includes - Taxes and User Fees |
Different Places - Different Rules |
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| City and State Sales Tax | We have included these in our overall course fee |
| Albuquerque City Pool | When we use one of the public Pools, the Pool is only in use for scuba Diving |
| Santa Rosa City Dive Permit |
While in training with us, our dive permit covers our divers in training. You will enjoy having free access to the Santa Rosa Parks and Lakes. After you are certified, you may buy an annual dive permit at the city hall for $25.00 |
| Balmorhea, TX a Texas State Park> |
While diving in Balmorhea, TX as one of our student, we bear all the cost of diving. If you camp or stay in the motel at the park, the lodging fees are on your tab> |
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Advanced O/W Diver Certification Course Includes - Material |
Everything You Need to Get Started> |
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| Loan of Advanced Open Water Videos, Estimate three hours viewing - Return video before going to open water dives |
Deep- PADI
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| Advanced Open Water Diver Manual - Estimate five hours reading with all five knowledge reviews completed before first class session - PADI ® - #70011> | |
| Advanced Open Water Student Slate - PADI ® # | |
| Pool Information Package | Where, When, How, etc. |
| Dive Site Information Package |
Altitude Conversion Table
List of Accommodations Directions Important Phone Numbers Typical Course> |
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Advanced O/W Diver Certification Course Includes - Equipment |
Everything You Need for the Dives |
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| Loan of Basic Under Water Life Support Package |
Buoyancy Compensator, All the Air You Breath, Air Tank & Regulator System, Air Pressure Gauge, Depth Gauge, Compass> |
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Loan of Dive Skin or ¼" Shortie for the 84° Pool and Basic Cold Water Package for the Open Water Dives |
¼" thickness Shortie Wet Suit ¼" thickness Farmer John/Jane Wet Suit appropriate Weight (Soft) System |
| Loan of Additional Specialty Equipment> | Flash Lights, Camera Housing, Dry Suit, Wreck Reel etc. |
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Advanced O/W Diver Certification Course Includes - Benefits |
Lots of Extras> |
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| Divers Alert Network (DAN) Information Package | Membership and Insurance Information Package |
| Five short meetings at the Dive Site |
These meetings are primarily designed to Review Assigned Study Material and cover any other questions you may have> |
| Air for All Training Dives | We furnish adequate air supply for each dive. We consider a minimum of 2,000 psi. in the tank to start a Dive |
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Confined Water training modules, with PADI
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We have a PADI ® assistant to the instructor to give individual help to divers in training with special needs |
| Five Open Water Scuba Dives |
Scheduled over a minimum of two days with PADI ® instructor at local dive site |
| Student Record File - PADI ® # 10058 | Files are on record with us for a minimum of 7 years> |
| Free "Dive Training Magazine" Subscription | Fill in Sign-up sheet for 6 months Subscription |
| Pictures for student file and certification Card | We have a camera here if you want us to take the picture at no additional charge, otherwise bring your favorite picture of yourself> |
| Temporary and permanent certification Card | All course requirements must be met before any temporary or permanent certification card will be issued> |
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