fisherdvm
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I don't consider getting AOW chasing C card. It carries little weight in itself, but is a stepping stone to the Rescue course offered by many organisations. The sooner you get your rescue class, the better of a buddy and diver you are. Like another had said, some silly dive opts still require the AOW on certain dives, and they don't care to look at your log book. That might be enough of a reason to get the card, even though it is relatively meaningless by itself.
Fund. means fundamentals. From my understanding, the GUE fundamental course is kinda like an introduction to the DIR system of diving. Kinda like an AOW course but without the specialties. It focuses on using certain gear configuration, certain means of dive planning, and gas management. I've not taken the course, but apparently it adds a few more skills to being a diver. I believe it is an intensive 3 days course including class work and several OW dives.
Fund. means fundamentals. From my understanding, the GUE fundamental course is kinda like an introduction to the DIR system of diving. Kinda like an AOW course but without the specialties. It focuses on using certain gear configuration, certain means of dive planning, and gas management. I've not taken the course, but apparently it adds a few more skills to being a diver. I believe it is an intensive 3 days course including class work and several OW dives.