Open Water Diver

Intent:
This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Requirements for Completion:
- Complete all academic sections and assessments.
- Complete a final exam with a passing score of at least 80%.
- Complete all six (6) pool/confined water sessions and the skill evaluations.
- Complete the Student Water Fitness Evaluation outlined in the SSI Training Standards. Water fitness evaluations must be completed before participating in any open water training dives.
- Complete at least four (4) open water training dives on scuba and all of the skill evaluations.

Certification:
- Upon completion of all academic and in-water requirements, including a water fitness evaluation and final exam, an Open Water Instructor may issue the Open Water Diver digital certification card.
- Certified Open Water divers can dive with an equally or more qualified buddy in environments equivalent to their training and within the recommended depth limits.
- Students younger than 15 years old will be certified as a Junior Open Water Diver and must dive under the direct supervision of a dive professional or with a certified adult in environments equivalent to their training and within the recommended depth limits.

Requisites:
- At least 10 year old.
- Be healthy and know how to swim.
- Medical Clearance for any pre-existing conditions (read, fill and sign the standard Medical Statement).