How do I get advanced open water with SSI?
To be certified as a SSI AOWD one needs to have completed four specialty courses and minimum of 24 logged dives. In the absence of a logged dives requirement, it is possible to become certified as AOW with some other agencies while having less than 10 lifetime dives.
How deep can you dive with open water SSI?
With the SSI Scuba Diver certification, you can dive up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional in open waters and will have completed almost half of the Open Water Diver training.
Can you dive with PADI on SSI?
But will people accept an SSI qualification in a PADI shop? Yes! Both organizations are recognised all over the world for quality scuba diving training. Any qualification you gain with either will be valid in any dive shop.
How many sections are in open water for SSI?
6 sections
In total, there are 6 sections in the Open Water Diver manual and these are delivered as digital learning which can be studied either online using a web browser or offline using the SSI App. Each section has a knowledge review consisting of 10 multi-choice questions and you must achieve a pass mark of 8/10.
Does SSI Open Water expire?
No, your certification will not expire. As an PADI Open Water Diver, your certification is good for life. If you do not actively participate in scuba for an extended period of time, however, it’s a good idea to refresh your skills through the PADI ReActivate class.
Is it worth getting advanced open water?
Why should you do your advanced training? In short – it opens up more diving possibilities, enhances your skills, and is the next step on the learning ladder if you want to go on to become a dive professional. Once you graduate to PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, you can dive deeper.
How deep can you go PADI Open Water?
PADI Open Water Diver: Maximum Depth. – Open Water Divers can plan and execute dives with a certified buddy or dive professional to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet. – Scuba Divers may only dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
Is SSI diving good?
SSI and PADI are the most well known and respected diving education systems. SSI offer free online training. SSI also offers more flexibility with the structure of the course. If you get stuck on a particular skill of the the course, PADI standards dictate that we cannot continue until you have mastered that skill.
Is SSI certification good for life?
Scuba Certifications with both PADI and SSI never expire. That said, if it’s been a while since your last dive, it’s always worth mentioning it to your Dive Master to they can do a quick refresher with you and make sure you are feeling confident before your first dive.
Does SSI open water expire?
How can a diver avoid getting decompression sickness?
You can also reduce your risk of developing decompression sickness by:
- slowly approaching the surface.
- diving on a good night’s sleep.
- drinking plenty of water beforehand.
- avoiding air travel shortly after diving.
- spacing out your dives, ideally by at least a day.
- not spending too much time in high-pressure depths.
How long is a dive certification good for?
While PADI certification doesn’t actually expire, if you haven’t been diving in the last 12 months (or don’t remember how long it’s been!), it’s highly recommended that you re-certify via the PADI ReActivate program. Or, maybe you’re about to embark on a diving holiday and want to feel that bit more prepared.
