Advanced Open Water Diver

Discover the unique, incredible and endemic wildlife of the shores of the Mornington Peninsula with The Scuba Dive Shop. Meet new buddies along the way, form relationships and build bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. Our regularly seen wildlife includes: - Octopus (including the Blue Ringed Octopus) - Weedy Seadragons - Seahorse (including Big Bellied and Short Headed) - Squid - Seals - Stingrays

Become a certified Open Water Diver with SSI at The Scuba Dive ShopThis globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures 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.Your Adventure starts hereHere are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:Discover a completely new world hidden just below the surfaceLearn about new environments and exotic new speciesExperience the nearly weightless sensation of flightFacts and Training StandardsMinimum Age - 10Amount of Academic Sessions - 6Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions - 6Amount of Open Water Sessions - 4Maximum Training Depth - 18 m / 60 ftSuggested duration (h) - 16-32Certification Prerequisites - Fit to swim (200m swim and 10 minute float), No certification prerequisitesMore InformationTraining PrerequisitesSSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of:Swim AssessmentSurvival FloatTechnical RequirementsTo start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App.Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid.Medical & Administrative RequirementsEach student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian.Responsible Diver CodeSSI Responsible Diver Code - Scuba DivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - FreedivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range DivingDiver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required)Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union)Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification)

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During the Enriched Air Nitrox 40 Program, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of how oxygen-enriched gas mixtures affect your body and your dive profile. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of nitrox, including the mastery of oxygen analyzers and the calculation of your Maximum Operating Depth for various gas blends. You will also learn to integrate nitrox settings into your dive computer to optimize your decompression limits. This internationally recognized specialty provides you with the skills to safely use nitrox mixes containing up to 40 percent oxygen at dive centers and liveaboards around the world. By mastering these concepts, you ensure a higher level of safety and competence for every future underwater adventure. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

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If you cannot decide which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver program! With this program, you can try a variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. It is a great way to experience what advanced diver training is all about and how valuable it can be to your diving adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver Program, you will try out 5 different specialties. You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a comprehensive briefing with your SSI Instructor. With this trial program in specialty diving, you will have total freedom to explore. You can complete the full specialty programs any time in the future and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training towards them.