Accomplished Diver Program
Accomplished Diver Program
Student Prerequisites
To participate in the SDI Accomplished Diver Course, the individual must: a. Have proof of a Junior Open Water Scuba Diver certification or Open Water Scuba Diver certification from a recognized agency, or documentation of a current military diver rating, or if not certified, documentation of at least 50 hours diving. Course Structure and
Duration Academic:
An academic review covering the basic open water knowledge areas including the use of a personal dive computer must be completed. For divers that have never held a certification this review must include the completion of the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver manual or online Open Water Scuba Diver course.
Course Structure: SDI allows instructors to structure courses according to the number of students participating and their skill level. Duration:
1. The suggested number of training hours is 4-8 Open Water Execution.
2. One dive is required, and the training depth must not exceed 18 metres / 60 feet. Administrative Requirements Administrative Tasks:
1. Collect the course fees from all the students.
2. Ensure that the students have the required equipment.
3. Communicate the schedule to the students.
4. Have the students complete the:
a. SDI Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk Form
b. SDI Medical Statement Form.
5. Maintain a copy of the student’s current credentials. Upon successful completion of the course the instructor must: Issue the appropriate SDI certification by submitting the SDI Diver Registration form to SDI or registering the students online through member’s area of the SDI website,
Required Equipment Basic open water scuba equipment as described in section two of this manual. A personal dive computer (PDC) is required.
Required Skill Performance and Graduation Requirements Although one in-water training dive is required, the instructor may use their discretion with reference to the skills needed to complete the dive. SDI offers the following outline:
1. Plan Dive:
a. Equalization techniques.
b. Communication signals.
c. Lung over-expansion problems.
2. Review of dive computer.
3. Scuba system assembly.
4. Weight adjustment
5. Mask defog.
6. Don scuba system.
7. Adequate entry for site conditions.
8. Controlled descent.
9. Computer check.
10. Regulator clearing.
11. Regulator recovery.
12. Mask clearing.
13. Fin use.
14. Buoyancy control; hovering.
15. Underwater tour.
16. Computer check.
17. Controlled ascent; computer assisted.
18. Exit.
19. Disassemble scuba system.
20. Log dive. In order to complete this course, students must:
1. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution. 2. Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently.
