BECOME A PRO
Become an instructor and go beyond the depths to discover a new World and Life-style
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DiveGuide
The Dive Guide course is the first step on an exciting journey.
Learn how to safely guide certified divers in various environments and conditions.
By conducting dive briefings, assessing sites and guiding dives, you will become a safe dive guide in no time.
Start your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or proceed to Divemaster qualifications.
Minimum age to participate: 18Number of theory sessions: 5Number of pool/enclosed pool sessions: 4Number of open water dives: 5Maximum training depth: 40 m / 130 ftSuggested duration (h): 35-45
Divemaster
SSI Divemaster Certification recognizes candidates who have the knowledge and training to perform the duties of a Certified Assistant.
These duties include assisting SSI instructors during Try Scuba Diving, Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver and Continuing Education programmes.
Minimum age: 18 yearsWorking dive guide with professional statusScuba science certificationMinimum of 60 open water dives totalling 40 hours or more
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Open Water Instructor
Dreaming to travel around the world working as a dive instructor?
With this globally recognised certification, you can work at SSI Training Centres represented in over 130 countries.
This in-depth programme provides everything you need to become an SSI Open Water Instructor.
Once certified, you’ll be able to train new SSI divers, teach Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and prepare Dive Guides.
The possibilities are endless, so start your diving career now!
Minimum age to participate: 18Number of theory sessions: 4Number of pool/enclosed pool sessions: 9Number of open water dives: 9Maximum training depth: 40 m / 130 ftSuggested duration (h): 72-85
Specialty Instructor
After your Open Water Instructor, you can start working on Specialty Instructing.
You can qualify by attending a Specialty Instructor Seminar or co-teaching a Specialty Programme with a qualified Instructor.
If you already hold a Specialty certification as a Training Specialist, it will automatically be upgraded to Instructor level.
Minimum age: 18 years.Have the following SSI certifications in active status:Assistant InstructorEcology Specialty Training SpecialistDivemaster
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Snorkel Instructor
The SSI Snorkelling Instructor programme aims to provide candidates with the knowledge and training needed to conduct basic level snorkelling programmes in a safe and fun way.
Upon completion you will be certified as: SSI Snorkeling Instructor.
Minimum age: 18 yearsAcademic sessions: variedPool/confined water sessions: variedOpen water dives: variedMaximum training depth: 10 metres / 33 feetSuggested duration: 6 - 10 hours
Assistant Instructor Trainer
Assistant Instructor Trainers prepare Assistant Instructors to teach academic subjects and conduct training in the water.
As an Assistant Instructor Trainer, you are also qualified to assist Instructor Trainers, gaining valuable experience along the way as a dive instructor.
When you are ready, you can complete the Instructor Training Seminar, allowing you to become an SSI Instructor Trainer.
Start your dive instructor journey today.
Minimum age to participate: 18Number of theory sessions: 3Number of pool/enclosed pool sessions: 6Number of open water dives: 7Maximum depth for training: 40 m / 130 ftSuggested duration (h): 30-45
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Register now Your SSI account, download the free SSI APP and start your training now!!!
To get you started, simply create a free user profile at www.divessi.com/register or directly through the MySSI App and you will gain immediate access to SSI’s free trial programmes. During registration, you will need to select our SSI Training Centre to affiliate with to guide you through the training process.
– Immediate free access to SSI and Blue Oceans test programmes
– Lifetime access to your digital training material and certifications
– Digital logbook with thousands of worldwide dive sites and potential wildlife sightings for both IOS and Android
Simply download the MySSI App from your favourite app store, set up your profile and discover the world of diving.