SDI Advanced Diver Certification – Course Itinerary

1. Course Overview

• Program Goal: Elevate your diving skills with specialized training in deep diving, navigation, buoyancy mastery, and low-visibility conditions.

• Certification Outcome:

  • Recognized SDI Advanced Diver certification

  • Pathway to SDI Rescue Diver and professional-level courses

• Who Should Enroll?

  • Certified SDI Open Water Divers (or equivalent)

  • SDI Advanced Adventure Divers seeking specialty upgrades

  • Ages 18+ (or 10–17 with parental consent)

2. Prerequisites

• Certification: Valid Open Water Diver certification (SDI or equivalent)

• Experience: Comfort in open water, foundational buoyancy & navigation skills

• Physical Fitness: Ability to handle moderate exertion & underwater challenges

3. Training Structure

A. Theory Session (Classroom/E-Learning)

• Key Topics Covered:

  • Advanced dive planning & gas management

  • Deep diving physics & safety protocols

  • Navigation techniques (natural/compass)

  • Low-visibility & night diving procedures

• Format: Hybrid (self-paced e-learning + instructor-led discussions)

B. Practical Training (Open Water Dives)

• Duration: 4+ open water dives (varies by specialties chosen)

• Environment: Ocean, lakes, or advanced training pools

• Skills & Specialties (Choose 4):
  ✔ Deep Diving (18–30m/60–100ft)
  ✔ Underwater Navigation (precision compass use)
  ✔ Perfect Buoyancy Control (hovering, trim adjustments)
  ✔ Night/Limited Visibility Diving
  ✔ Search & Recovery
  ✔ Wreck Diving (Non-Penetration)
  ✔ Digital Underwater Photography

4. Location & Logistics

• Primary Training Sites:

  • Oceanac Dive Center (Bangalore) + partnered coastal sites (e.g., Netrani Island, Pondicherry)

• Flexibility: Weekend batches or custom schedules for groups

5. Inclusions

• Provided Equipment:

  • Tanks, weights, & air fills

  • Specialty gear (e.g., dive lights, compasses) for training

• Certification Perks:

  • SDI e-Card upon completion

  • Credit toward SDI Rescue Diver

  • Lifetime access to Oceanac’s dive community

• Fees Covered:

  • Instruction, certification processing, learning materials

6. FAQs

1: How long does the course take?
→ 2–4 days (theory + 4+ open water dives).

2: Can I pick any specialties?
→ Yes! Choose 4 from SDI’s list—we recommend starting with Deep, Navigation, Buoyancy, and Search & Recovry.

3: What’s the max depth after certification?
→ 30m (100ft)—pending specialty training.

4: What’s next after Advanced Diver?
→ Progress to Rescue Diver, Divemaster, or specialty instructor courses.