Advanced Diver Class
The next level of diving
The Advanced Diver course is designed as a Diver 101 survey course of the available specialties (e.g. Deep, Navigation, Photo, Video, Intro to Tech, etc.) covering all the skills and subjects, so that by the end you will feel comfortable to conduct dives of a similar nature.
Required Gear Notice: Please read the "Do I have to buy all the gear?" FAQ at the bottom of this page.
Availability: In Stock
What to expect
during your class
Advanced Diver Class
Prerequisites
- Minimum is 15 years of age by the water phase of the course. Junior certification for ages 10-14 years is allowed. Certification as a NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver or the equivalent is required.
- Acceptable medical questionnaire (physician approval may be required based on responses)
- All required dive gear. See FAQ for details.
E-Learning
Utilizing NAUI's e-learning system, informative videos, section quizzes & detailed information gives you the basics of how to dive safely.
- Completed at your own pace, designed by NAUI.
- Includes digital certification card available in the NAUI app
- Make some popcorn, its not required, but popcorn is good.
Classroom Discussion
Once e-learning is complete, a single class session is held to review the important topics, discuss missed final exam questions, and most importantly, share real world experiences. This class time ensures total comprehension of all the material that was presented.
- Hands on learning of:
- knot tying
- compass navigation
- reel/spool usage
- night diving protocols
- Bring questions; this is an interactive discussion.
- Please complete e-learning prior including the final exam as a portion of the class is devoted to exam review.
In Water Pool Training
One pool session with hands on practice of some of the skills you will perform during your check out dives like:
- Lift Bags
- Reels
- Peak Buoyancy
- Compass Navigation
Quarry Weekend
Get ready for fun. Watch the video for a glimpse at what awaits you.
This isn’t a regular weekend of scuba class diving. This is two days of six dives exposing you to various challenges like:
- Navigation: utilize a compass to run an advanced navigation course underwater
- Peak Buoyancy/Low Visibility: continue to perfect buoyancy while diving trim in low visibility areas you have never explored before
- Wreck Exploration: visit sunken treasures in detail, learning to create a mental map both inside & out
- Deep Dive: check out depths you have not yet seen taking your diving proficiency to the next level
- Search Dive: Assist Government Agencies (that we made up) in finding vital items lost somewhere underwater
- Recovery: Put all your skills together to safely retrieve an item underwater using a lift bag & possibly save the world in the process.
FAQ
- Do I have to buy all the gear?
- Seriously? You want to be an "Advanced Diver" & don't own SCUBA gear? No, technically you don't have to, however, gear for this class is NOT included. We will include tank use and some weights with the class. We have rental packages available, but new divers in SCUBA Diver Class get first priority. Just buy some gear, honestly the other kids are making fun of you.
- Additionally this class requires students to have their own: reel or spool, SMB & dive torch (dive light). These item are not available for rent.
- Regardless of the time of year, water temperatures require a 7mm wetsuit. You will need: 7mm wetsuit BCD & Regulator, and all of your personal gear (mask, fins, boots, snorkel). You may want: Hood (we have some available to borrow) Gloves (gloves are considered personal gear & are not rented so you would need to purchase).
- During the deep dive in this course you will experience extremely cold water temperatures. You must have a regulator designed for those temperatures. If you are unsure of your regulator, please contact the shop & ask.
- We do not transport gear to the quarry, you will need to pick up any rented gear, including your tanks & weights from the shop & bring it with you for the quarry weekend.
- What should I know about Gilboa Quarry?
- You must register & complete a waiver for the weekend with Gilboa. That waiver can be found here. Gilboa also charges admission fees per day, details can be found here. When you arrive, staff will be onsite to assist you with signing in & answering questions.
- Your waiver should be complete before arrival. When you check in you will need to pay for 2 days of diving as well as purchase 2 air fill tokens so your tanks can be refilled at the end of the day.
- Food & coffee is typically available but we recommend packing something easy for lunch.
- Bring a swimsuit, you will get wet on this ride (yes, someone forgot this once).
- Tell Siri you need directions to: Gilboa Quarry 3763 Old State Rte 224 Ottawa OH 45875
- Since it is two days, where should I stay?
- See our webpage under “Go Get Wet- Local Diving- Gilboa” for more details, but we typically stay in Findlay and do a group dinner on Saturday night.
- Could class dates change?
- Of course. While rare, public class dates are subject to change. A minimum number of students is required for the class to be conducted & sometimes instructors get sick (yes, we are not invincible) or the pool facility needs unplanned maintenance. If a class is cancelled you will be notified & rescheduled into the next available public class.
- If you have certain deadlines or needs, please consider our Bespoke SCUBA Class to obtain a schedule built around your needs.
- After completion I can go way deeper?
- Simmer down friend. This course is not a passport to deep diving. Like every scuba course, you are certified to dive in environmental conditions comparable to which you were trained.
- Advanced class is an introduction to multiple diving specialties. We do not recommend opening a boat motor recovery shop the day after completion.
- This course should be a stepping stone to additional training in areas that interest you.
- So what class should I take after this one?
- Rescue Diver Class is the normal progression after this course.
- You may choose to add on a specialty delving deeper into one of the types of diving introduced in this course and at this point you should also be considering Nitrox class as well.
- Can this class be modified around my schedule?
- Sure, why the hell not. We will just tell the other students that your schedule is our highest priority [do you hear the sarcasm?]. No, these are public classes with set schedules, however, if you do need an experience that matches your schedule, please explore our Bespoke Scuba Class Upgrade option.
Medical Questionnaire
All training agencies require every student to complete a medical questionnaire prior to any in water training.
We teach scuba, we are not doctors, so we cannot answer questions on specific medical conditions or questions. This universal questionnaire will determine if you must obtain physician approval prior to scuba diving.
Please answer it honestly, it is for your safety.
You may complete this form prior to signing up for class to determine if physician approval is required.
Read the instructions on the form. Your self reported answers will determine if a physician's approval is required prior to diving. Once we receive the notification of your completed waiver, we will contact you if a physicians approval is required.
We are NOT PERMITTED by the training agency to allow any in-water training without physician's approval if such approval is required. We encourage you to complete this form as early as possible to ensure adequate time is available should you need to obtain approval.
- What if I ignore your advice & wait till the last minute to complete this form?
- Please don't. Physician approval, if required, is due by 5pm the Wednesday prior to your first in water training session. Completing the form last minute & then not having adequate time to get to your doctor for approval is like leaving that term paper unfinished until the night before it was due & then your computer died. Your high school English teacher didn't accept that excuse & neither will we. We will move you to our next scheduled class according to our reschedule/cancellation policy. Please help us by doing your homework.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Life happens, we get it & we want to find a way to get you diving.
- Your schedule changed
- Ours does too sometimes. We get it. You may reschedule to an alternate class anytime without an additional charge 14 days prior to the start of the class. Within 14 days, there is a $35 fee to reschedule.
- You need to cancel
- You changed your mind, doctor doesn't think it's a good idea, whatever. It's ok. You may cancel any course (in writing please) for a full refund 14 days prior to the start of the course (this is why we advise you do that questionnaire early). Please understand that space is limited in our courses, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the original course start.
- Please note: codes issued from the training agencies cannot be refunded once you have begun the e-learning regardless of when you cancel. If you begin the e-learning any refund will be less the cost of the e-learning.
- Somebody got sick
- We get sick sometimes too. No problem. If you wake up with the plague we prefer you do not come to scuba class. A big part of the education is teaching you how to take the thing in our mouth and put it in your mouth if there is an emergency & we don't want the plague. We will work with you to move you to a future class at no charge. We do, however, reserve the right to assess a charge if we find this policy is being abused. Please don't do that.
- You ignore safety instructions
- Safety is our paramount concern. Your safety, other students' safety & our staff's safety. You are required to follow established safety requirements & follow the instructions of our staff. Violations of safety procedures may result in removal from class without a refund. Just don't do it.
- You ignored requirements
- Come on, really? Showing up for scuba class without a swim suit does not entitle you to a free reschedule. We honestly can't believe we have to type this but yes, it happened.
