Junior Open Water Diver

Description

A Specialized Certification for Young Divers (Ages 12–15)

This is a restricted version of the Open Water certification designed for younger students with extra safety protocols and parental involvement.

Requirements and Restrictions:
a. Must always dive with a certified adult
b. Must have parental or guardian permission
c. A pre-course interview is required with the instructor and parent(s)
d. Parent or guardian must attend all course sessions unless a Junior Waiver is signed
e. Junior Divers may upgrade to full Open Water Scuba Diver at age 12-15 by:

Completing remaining skill evaluations, written exam, and open water dives

Or showing proof of 4 logged dives in the past 12 months (verified by parent)

An instructor may use Diver Refreshed for upgrading if appropriate