This course provides training in the use of dry suits to become familiar and comfortable with their thermal protection options, controls, and buoyancy characteristics. Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are considered competent to engage in open water diving activites, while using a drysuit, without supervision, provided the diving enviroment, activities, areas divied, and equipment approximate those of training. 
 
Prerequisites
 
Minimum age is 10 years for Junior certification
Minimum age is 15 years for Adult certification
 
Current enrollmentin a scuba course or certification as an Open Water Scuba Diver or the equivalent is required.