Extended Range Diving
Go Further. Deeper. Beyond
Do you want to stay down a little longer, go a little deeper or explore farther?
Extended Range Nitrox
This program provides the knowledge and experience required to independently plan and conduct limited decompression dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters, using nitrox mixtures up to 50%. This entry-level program introduces you to the Extended Range training techniques and skills and can be completed wearing a standard single-cylinder equipment configuration. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Nitrox Diving certification after completing this program.
| Minimum Age: | 16 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Deep Diving, Enriched Air Nitrox 40% 24 logged Dives |
| Academic Sessions: | Online training |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Optional |
| Open Water Dives: | 4 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 40 meters |
For divers holding an Instructor Level, you can get your Specialty Instructor Training for Extended Range with us as well.
Extended Range
The SSI Extended Range program qualifies you to dive to a depth of 45 meters / 145 feet using nitrox mixtures of up to 100%. The program can be completed wearing a complete Extended Range Total Diving System, appropriate for single gas switch, accelerated decompression diving. You will earn the SSI Extended Range certification after completing this program.
| Minimum Age: | 18 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Enriched Air Nitrox 40%, Deep Diving 50 logged dives |
| Academic Sessions: | Online Program |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 1 |
| Open Water Dives: | 6 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | 45 meters |
Advanced Wreck Diving
This program allows limited penetration within the daylight zone into wrecks with an overhead environment. The training required for this type of diving is overhead buoyancy control, new finning techniques, optional laying safety line and the proper use of light. The program can be completed wearing a single cylinder with either a pony cylinder or H/Y valve. You will earn the SSI Advanced Wreck Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.
| Minimum Age: | 12 |
| Certification Prerequisites: | Open Water Diver, Wrack Diving, Deep Diving |
| Academic Sessions: | 1 |
| Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Optional |
| Open Water Dives: | 2 |
| Maximum Training Depth: | Varies with age |
| Suggested Duration: | 6 – 10 hours |