ANDI Open Water Sport Diver (L1)

Course Overview & Training Objectives

ANDI Open Water Sport Diver (Level 1) differentiates itself from all other entry-level certifications by integrating Redundant Breathing System (RBS) safety and SafeAir principles from the very first dive. Students are taught gas purity standards, oxygen handling safety, and equipment redundancy alongside core open water fundamentals. Graduates are qualified for autonomous no-decompression sport diving to 18 meters.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 18m (60ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air or SafeAir (Nitrox)
• Equipment Rig: Single

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 4 to 6 Days
• Required Training Dives: 5 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 14 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Min age 16 (12–15 for Junior); medical clearance; watermanship swim and float assessment