Must be a minimum of 15 years of age with a parent or guardian authorization, or a minimum of 12 years of age for Junior Diver qualification, or a minimum of 18 years of age without guardian approval.
OW dives 1 and 2 must be conducted to depths between 6 msw and 9 msw. At least one of dives 3 or 4 must be conducted to a depth between 9 msw and 21 msw.
Appropriate safety decompression stops must be performed.
On all dives, ascend at a rate of 9 metres per minute or slower.