Open Water Diver

Open Water Diver is an entry-level full diver certification for scuba diving. Although different agencies use different names, similar entry-level courses are offered by all diving agencies and consist of a combination of knowledge development (theory), confined water dives (practical training) and open water dives (experience). In the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) system, the course is called Open Water.^[1] The Sub-Aqua Association (SAA) also offers a certification entitled 'Open Water Diver'.^[2] The SAA qualification is recognised by the Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS) as a CMAS 1-star certification.^[3] The National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) entry-level course is called Scuba Diver. The British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) calls its equivalent qualification 'Ocean Diver'.^[4]

The whole PADI training system.

See also

• Diver training
• Advanced Open Water Diver

References

1. ^ "Open Water Diver". PADI. 2008. http://www.padi.com/scuba/padi-courses/diver-level-courses/view-all-padi-courses/open-water-diver/default.aspx. Retrieved 2009-08-27. 
2. ^ "SAA Qualifications". Sub-Aqua Association. 2009. http://www.saa.org.uk/Qualifications/DiveQualifications/tabid/120/Default.aspx. Retrieved 2009-08-28. 
3. ^ "Cross over guide" (pdf). Sub-Aqua Association. 2009-06-12. http://www.saa.org.uk/Portals/0/6.5A.%20DGXO.pdf. Retrieved 2009-08-28. 
4. ^ "Diving Course Syllabus". British Sub-Aqua Club. 2009. http://www.bsac.com/page.asp?section=594&sectionTitle=Diving+Course+Syllabus. Retrieved 2009-08-27. 

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