Description

The SDI Accomplished Diver Program is a crossover pathway for divers who already have experience but do not hold a current SDI recreational certification. It is designed for divers certified through another recognized agency, current or former military divers, and experienced open-circuit divers who have spent many years in the water without a recreational card. Through an academic review and a single evaluation dive, it recognizes the knowledge and skills you already have and brings you into the SDI system with a full SDI Open Water Scuba Diver certification, opening the door to continuing education such as specialties, the Advanced Diver program, and beyond.

Dives included: 1 open water evaluation dive (required; maximum depth 18 m / 60 ft).

Prerequisites

• Proof of a Junior Open Water or Open Water Scuba Diver certification from a recognized agency, OR
• Documentation of a current or former military diver rating, OR
• If not certified, documentation of at least 50 hours of diving experience
• Complete a medical statement where relevant

What You Will Learn

• Academic review of core open water knowledge, including the use of a personal dive computer
• Confirmation and refinement of essential in-water skills
• Dive planning, equipment assembly, and buoyancy control
• How your prior experience maps to the SDI training system

Required Equipment

• Full personal open-water scuba kit
• Dive computer and compass
• Exposure protection appropriate to conditions

Course Requirements & Standards (SDI)

• Academic review covering open water knowledge areas (divers who have never been certified must complete the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver manual or eLearning)
• One in-water training dive, with skills at the instructor’s discretion; training depth not to exceed 18 m / 60 ft
• Verified and issued by an active SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor

After This Course

As a certified SDI Open Water Scuba Diver you can dive without instructor supervision and continue into SDI specialties, the Advanced Adventure Diver program, or the Advanced Diver Development Program based on your prior certification.