Dive within their limits, their training and experience with a buddy, without the supervision of a PADI professional, whilst applying the knowledge and skills that they have learnt during the diving course. Get diving equipment; get their tanks filled and other scuba diving services under supervision. Plan, carry out and log non-decompression dives in open water under conditions for which they have been trained and according to their experience. (Only with adequate equipment and accompanied by a buddy) Continue their diving education with a specialist ‘Adventure Dive’ from the PADI Adventures in diving program or take a specialty course.

PADI Open Water Diving Certification
Minimum age: 10 years.
Maximum depth: 18 meters, 12 meters for 10-11 year olds.
Location: Pool or confined water (shallow bay) and open water (sea).