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RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Diver Courses

At Scuba Certifications Raleigh, our RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Diver Program is your gateway to advanced scuba skills. Dive into specialized courses like deep diving and navigation, guided by our expert instructors. With just 25 dives, you’ll emerge as a confident, skilled diver, ready to earn your RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Scuba Diver certification. Elevate your diving experience with us!

Explore Beyond the Basics: Advanced Diver Courses at Scuba Certifications Raleigh

At Scuba Certifications Raleigh, our Advanced Diver training is characterized by an unparalleled level of detail and precision, akin to that of technical-level courses. We ensure small class sizes in our Advanced Diver program to focus on executing skills with impeccable neutral buoyancy, reinforcing what was learned in the Open Water Course. During the course, instructors guide students through four comprehensive specialty courses, such as Deep, Navigation, Photography, Videography, Intro to Tech, Tender, and more. This diverse curriculum covers all necessary skills and subjects, equipping you to confidently undertake similar dives. Our commitment to in-depth and meticulous instruction is what truly sets our Advanced Diver program apart in the realm of diver education.

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Course Overview

Join our RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Diver Program and elevate your diving expertise to an advanced level. This course is crafted to deepen your skills through a series of specialized modules, focusing on enhancing your proficiency in challenging diving scenarios.

As you progress, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of advanced diving, preparing you for a range of underwater experiences. After completing 25 dives, including training sessions, you’ll be eligible for the RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Scuba Diver certification, marking a significant milestone in your diving journey.

This certification is not just an achievement; it’s a stepping stone to further adventures and challenges, like the RAID/SDI/IANTD Rescue Dive. Embrace this opportunity to join an elite group of divers skilled in advanced underwater exploration.

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Course Details

Who Should Enroll in This Course:

  1. Certified open water scuba divers seeking to broaden their diving knowledge and skills.
  2. Open water divers aiming to advance their training in diving.
  3. RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Adventure divers or equivalents looking to gain more experience in their chosen specialties.

Course Prerequisites:

  1. Must be an RAID/SDI/IANTD Open Water Scuba Diver, RAID/SDI/IANTD Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent.
  2. Minimum age requirement is 18, or 10 with parental consent.
  3. *Note: Junior divers (ages 10-15) are limited to age-appropriate specialties.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. In-depth knowledge of four chosen specialties from SDI, TDI, RAID IANTD or ERDI.
  2. A comprehensive understanding of various diving aspects at the sport level.

Benefits of the Course:

  1. Exposure to multiple diving specialties.
  2. Continued education in diving skills and knowledge.
  3. Eligibility to enroll in and complete selected specialty courses.
  4. Qualification to enroll in the RAID/SDI/IANTD Rescue Diver Course upon successful completion.

RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Diver Requirements:

  1. Completion of four specialty courses from SDI, TDI, IANTD or ERDI, with a maximum of one non-diving course.
  2. Logging of 25 dives.
  3. Upon meeting these requirements, an instructor will verify and issue the RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver certification through RAID/SDI/IANTD Headquarters or the appropriate Regional Office, or online via the RAID/SDI/IANTD websites.
  4. For more detail, please check out the SDI Advanced Diver Standards and Procedures.

RAID/SDI/IANTD Junior Advanced Diver Requirements:

  1. Same as above, ensuring that the chosen specialties are suitable for the diver’s age.
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RAID/SDI/IANTD Advanced Diver Course

Most Specialties Cost $300 Plus Gear Rental Capped at $100/Day

This course defines advanced diving. Most divers need 15-20 dives to become truly comfortable. The course requires 25 dives and four specialties, allowing for one non-diving specialty like Nitrox, which is highly recommended, or gear specialist.

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Gear Requirements

When it comes to scuba gear, individuals are responsible for acquiring their personal equipment, which includes a mask, snorkel, fins, and pool booties. Wetsuits can be either rented or purchased. Scuba Certifications Raleigh maintains a comprehensive inventory of gear available for purchase and provides professional sizing assistance to ensure your comfort underwater. Scuba is a sport reliant on gear, and the importance of a proper fit cannot be overstated. We strongly recommend investing in quality gear from Scuba Certifications Raleigh, as not all equipment is created equal. You wouldn’t want a mask that leaks or fins lacking hydrodynamics, would you? For your confined water/pool sessions, we supply BCs, regulators, tanks, and weights as part of the package.

For the open water checkout dives, the majority of students opt to rent the Buoyancy Compensator Device, regulators, dry suit, and dry suit underwear. (We highly recommend the dry suit class, which can be added for an extra $100 when bundled with the Open Water course, or taken separately for $300. Alternatively, a 7mm wetsuit can be rented.) Tanks and weights are provided to students at no additional cost. We have pre-filled air tanks ready, and we will refill them as necessary during the two-day period required for the four open water dives.

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