The primary goal of any SSI Specialty course is to teach you important skills in a fun environment. All courses are taught using home study, short academic sessions, and in-water training.
The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course is designed to enhance the experience, skill and knowledge of the diver for practical application in the diving environment. This course is a prerequisite for the Rescue Diver and Master Diver courses.
Training is divided into Classroom Lectures and Corresponding dives in the following courses:
• Night / Limited Visibility
• Deep Diving
• Navigation
• Search & Recovery
Equipment Requirements:
• Full SCUBA including submersible pressure gauge and an alternate air source
• Dive lights – Primary and Backup
• Compass
• Dive Slate
• Submersible Marker Buoy



