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Courses in Tasmania
Advanced Adventure Diver
Course code: SDI-17
A premium progression course for certified divers who want a structured introduction to five different specialty areas. The SDI Advanced Adventure Diver coyrse includes two core dives — Deep and Underwater Navigation — plus three additional approved specialty dives, for example, Deep, Nitrox and advanced buoyancy, giving divers a broader foundation for future specialty training and more confident recreational diving. eLearning available in 19 languages including Chinese (Simplified) / 中文（简体）and Chinese (Traditional) / 中文（繁體）
Quick Course Overview
Specialty Sampler
Progression course giving certified divers an overview of five different SDI specialty areas.
Core Dives
Includes two core dives: Deep and Underwater Navigation.
Elective Dives
Includes three additional approved specialty dives selected with the instructor.
Specialty Credit
One dive from each specialty may count toward the full specialty certification where standards allow.
Course Limits
Overhead environments and non-diving specialties are not permitted as part of this course.
Training Options
Standard small-group training
Standard small-group training is available once the course reaches the minimum number.
Standard Cost*
$799 AUD
Note* *Standard training requires a minimum of 5 (Five] participants. Date options will be provided once the course is filled.
Premium one-on-one training
One-on-one training is available for divers who want focused coaching, flexible pacing, and dedicated support.
Private 1 on 1 Cost
$4,500 AUD
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Prerequisites
Certification
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Scuba Diver, or equivalent.
Minimum Age
Minimum age 18, or 10 with parental consent.
Junior Diver Supervision
Junior students may only complete specialties approved for their age and must train and dive under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or active dive professional.
Course Format
Learning Materials
SDI Advanced Adventure Diver Manual and IQ Review Booklet or eLearning where available.
Dive Requirements
Five open-water dives are required, each with complete instructor briefings and debriefings.
Deep Dive Requirement
One dive must be deeper than 18 metres / 60 feet and no deeper than 30 metres / 100 feet.
Junior Diver Limits
Divers aged 10 through 14 must not exceed 21 metres / 70 feet.
Navigation Requirement
One dive must be an underwater navigation dive.
Course Scope
Each dive is an overview and introduction to the relevant specialty, not the complete specialty course.
Student Ratios
Maximum open-water ratio is 8 students per instructor unless a selected specialty requires a lower ratio, such as DPV.
What You Will Learn
Deep Dive Planning
How to plan and conduct deeper recreational dives within no-decompression limits.
Navigation Skills
How to use natural and compass navigation more confidently underwater.
Specialty Awareness
How different specialty areas affect dive planning, equipment choices, communication, procedures, and situational awareness.
Future Pathways
How to identify future specialty pathways that suit your diving goals.
What's Included
- SDI Advanced Adventure Diver eLearning or academic instruction where available. eLearning available in 19 languages including Chinese (Simplified) / 中文（简体）and Chinese (Traditional) / 中文（繁體）
- Professional instruction and knowledge development.
- Five open-water training dives: Deep, Underwater Navigation, and Night/ Limited Visability with 2 additional approved specialty overview dives within those 5..(suggest perfect buoyancy and Boat)
- 2 boat dives day 2
- Briefings, debriefings, dive planning, and logbook review for each dive.
- Use of required training equipment as confirmed at booking, including tanks, air fills, weights, and standard scuba equipment where included.
- Certification processing after successful completion.
What's Not Included
- Hire equipment and specialised sales support are available.
- Specialty-specific personal equipment such as lights, reels, DSMB, compass, dry suit, unless specifically included at booking.
- Travel, accommodation, boat fees, and meals unless specifically included.
- Hard-copy student manual. Manuals are available to purchase.
- Anything not specifically listed at the time of booking.
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