IANTD Open Water

Course Overview & Training Objectives

IANTD Open Water introduces divers to the sport with the technical rigor and safety mindset that defines the organization's technical diving heritage. From the entry level, students are trained in precise buoyancy control, streamlined gear configuration, and foundational gas management. Graduates are certified to conduct autonomous no-decompression open water dives to 18 meters.

Operational Envelope

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

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 3 to 4 Days
• Required Training Dives: 4 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 10 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Min age 15 (10–14 for Junior); medical fitness declaration; swimming competency (200m swim and 10-minute survival tread)