SSI Advanced Open Water Diver

Course Overview & Training Objectives

An automatic experience and training recognition rating awarded when a diver completes 4 full SSI Specialty courses and logs at least 24 open water dives. Unlike other agencies where Advanced Open Water is a 5-dive sampler course, this rating signifies four complete, fully certified specialty curricula. In updated SSI standards, this tier is recognized as Advanced Specialty Diver to distinguish it from the 5-dive course.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 30m (100ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air or Nitrox
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: Recognition Rating / Milestone

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Completion of 4 full SSI Specialty courses and minimum 24 logged open water dives; min age 10 (or 12)