Advanced Open
Water Diver
Expand your skills and dive to 30 metres. Complete 5 adventure dives including deep diving and underwater navigation. The natural next step after Open Water certification.
Course Syllabus
Deep Adventure Dive
Mandatory dive. Descend to 30 metres and learn to manage the effects of depth, including nitrogen narcosis and air consumption.
Underwater Navigation
Mandatory dive. Master compass navigation and natural references to find your way underwater and return to your starting point.
Adventure Dive 3
Choose from Peak Performance Buoyancy, Wreck, Night, Drift, or other speciality adventure dives based on your interests.
Adventure Dive 4
Second elective dive. Your instructor will recommend options based on your goals and local dive site conditions.
Adventure Dive 5 & Certification
Final elective dive. Complete your 5 adventure dives and receive your PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
What You Need
Prerequisites
- PADI Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent)
- Must be 12 years or older
- No minimum number of logged dives required
- Complete a medical questionnaire
- Recommended: at least a few dives since Open Water
Schedule & Inclusions
Format: Typically completed over 2 days at open water dive sites
Sites: UK quarry and lake sites, arranged around your availability
Included: All equipment hire, PADI crew pack, certification card, travel to site
Next step: PADI Rescue Diver or Speciality courses
Expert Guidance
Eddie Thorne
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
10+ years experience
Eddie is a PADI MSDT and qualified TEC 50 diver with 18 speciality instructor ratings including Deep Diver, Navigation, and Wreck. He leads Advanced Open Water courses with real-world depth experience gained across the UK and internationally.
Richard Spicer
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
15+ years experience
Richard is a PADI MSDT with extensive experience in deep and technical diving. Having completed hundreds of advanced certifications, he ensures every student develops genuine confidence and competence at depth.
Why Train With East Lancs Diving
PADI Certified Course
Internationally recognised Advanced certification, valid at 6,200+ dive centres worldwide
PADI Elite Instructors
Taught by PADI-rated instructors with 55+ years combined experience and an outstanding safety record
Safety First Standards
Full PADI safety protocols, emergency oxygen on site, and small student-to-instructor ratios for maximum safety
Globally Recognised
PADI is the world's leading scuba diver training organisation. Your certification is accepted everywhere
Ready to Dive
to 30 Metres?
Contact us to discuss course dates and availability. We'll tailor the adventure dives to your interests and goals. Discounted to £300 if your Open Water was completed with East Lancs Diving.