Training - IAHD Open Water Diver Course

The Open Water Diver course provides the elementary knowledge and skills required to safely dive in an open-water environment. The course is performance based. This implies that you must show competence in academic and water-skills requirements before becoming certified. Upon completion of the course you receive the Open Water Diver certification based upon your level of dependency and your ability to assist your fellow divers.


Course prerequisites:
Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
You must also submit a medical approval for diving.


 

The IAHD uses a multilevel certification system. The safety of the diver and other divers are the main focus. You and your instructor will discuss this during the training.
 
Level 1: Diver may dive with any other certified diver.
 
Level 2: Diver must dive with 2 adult certified divers of whom at least one has completed at least the IAHD Dive Partner Training.
 

Level 3: Diver must dive with 3 adult certified divers of whom at least one has completed the IAHD Dive Leader training or beyond.