PADI Advanced O.W.D. Junior

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The Underwater Academy Europe offers the PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver course for young divers eager to hone their skills in a safe environment.

  • Ages 10-11: Complete three Adventure Dives to become a Junior Adventure Diver; can dive up to 12 meters with a certified adult.
  • Ages 12-14: Complete three Adventure Dives or five dives to obtain the Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification; must dive with a certified adult. Those over 13 can participate in the online course.
  • Five open water dives, maximum of two per day.
  • Minimum age: 10 years
  • PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
  • Parental consent
  • Medical certificate of diving fitness
  • Adequate swimming skills
  • Includes self-study and theoretical lessons with the instructor, followed by five open water dives.

Materials and Equipment:

  • Provided materials: Manual, DVD, slate, surface marker buoy, emergency whistle.
  • Diving equipment included in the course fee.

Completing the course allows access to advanced courses such as the Junior Rescue Diver.

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