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Professional Programs
Begin a new, exciting career as a scuba instructor. Start today by taking the Dive Guide Professional and Science of Diving courses to become a Divemaster. Next, become an Assistant Instructor and move on to complete the Instructor Training Course for your Open Water Instructor rating. Becoming a scuba instructor does not stop here! This is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway. Broaden your horizons by teaching various exciting dive specialties by becoming an SSI Specialty Instructor. SSI offers endless teaching opportunities all the way up to the ultimate dive professional rating, Instructor Trainer. Whether you dream of training future scuba instructors or just leading scuba divers on a tropical island dive, being a scuba instructor is a dream come true.
SSI Professional Dive Guide 2 Week Program
Intent:
The SSI Dive Guide program provides candidates with the knowledge & training necessary to supervise & guide certified divers on recreational scuba dives.
Additional Requirements:
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency, OR provide proof of experience by showing at least five (5) logged dives in each of the following areas: Deep Diving, Navigation & Night&Limited Visibility
Duration:
2 weeks - The number of classes, hours & sessions per day are set by the individual instructor, based on the candidate's needs, ability & local water conditions
Requirements for Completion:
- Log at least 50 open water dives totalling 32 hours or more
- Pass all requirements & evaluations listed in the instructor manual for Dive Guide
- Complete the Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation as outlined in the SSI Training Standards
- Complete the program's final exam
- Complete at least two (2) open water training dives as outlined in the instructor manual for Dive Guide
Active Status Qualifications:
- May guide certified divers on recreational scuba dives.
- Teach, supervise & issue recognition cards for the SSI Snorkel Diver program.
Dive Guides MUST NOT:
Conduct, teach or assist in any SSI training programs for non-certified divers.
For more information:
https://www.divessi.com/en/professional/scuba-diving/dive-guide
The SSI Dive Guide program provides candidates with the knowledge & training necessary to supervise & guide certified divers on recreational scuba dives.
Additional Requirements:
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency, OR provide proof of experience by showing at least five (5) logged dives in each of the following areas: Deep Diving, Navigation & Night&Limited Visibility
Duration:
2 weeks - The number of classes, hours & sessions per day are set by the individual instructor, based on the candidate's needs, ability & local water conditions
Requirements for Completion:
- Log at least 50 open water dives totalling 32 hours or more
- Pass all requirements & evaluations listed in the instructor manual for Dive Guide
- Complete the Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation as outlined in the SSI Training Standards
- Complete the program's final exam
- Complete at least two (2) open water training dives as outlined in the instructor manual for Dive Guide
Active Status Qualifications:
- May guide certified divers on recreational scuba dives.
- Teach, supervise & issue recognition cards for the SSI Snorkel Diver program.
Dive Guides MUST NOT:
Conduct, teach or assist in any SSI training programs for non-certified divers.
For more information:
https://www.divessi.com/en/professional/scuba-diving/dive-guide
SSI DIVEMASTER 1 MONTH INTERSHIP
Intent:
The SSI Divemaster rating recognizes candidates that have the knowledge and training necessary to perform the duties of a certified assistant. These duties including assisting SSI Instructors with conducting entry-level and continuing education scuba training programs.
Active Status Qualifications:
In addition to the duties performed by an active status Professional Dive Guide, active status Divemasters may:
- Act as a certified assistant for all SSI recreational scuba courses
- Asisst during open water training dives by taking no more than 2 students at a time on excursion dives.
- Qualify as a Training Specialist for the SSI Ecology Specialty programs.
- Enroll in an SSI Instructor Training Course.
30 days internship learning all the basics of dive shop operations, from
tank fills, assisting guests, and administrative tasks.
The SSI Divemaster rating recognizes candidates that have the knowledge and training necessary to perform the duties of a certified assistant. These duties including assisting SSI Instructors with conducting entry-level and continuing education scuba training programs.
Active Status Qualifications:
In addition to the duties performed by an active status Professional Dive Guide, active status Divemasters may:
- Act as a certified assistant for all SSI recreational scuba courses
- Asisst during open water training dives by taking no more than 2 students at a time on excursion dives.
- Qualify as a Training Specialist for the SSI Ecology Specialty programs.
- Enroll in an SSI Instructor Training Course.
30 days internship learning all the basics of dive shop operations, from
tank fills, assisting guests, and administrative tasks.
SSI Professional Crossover
Intent:
The SSI Dive Professional Crossover program provides an orientation to SSI philosophies and procedures to dive professionals from other scuba training agencies.
It provides the knowledge and skills needed to conduct SSI programs equivalent to their existing qualifications in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Professionals from Recognized Training Agencies:
Dive Professionals certified by any SSI-recognized training agency or federation may attend an SSI Dive Professional Crossover program.
Professionals from Non-Recognized Training Agencies
Divemaster candidates certified by a non-SSI recognized training agency or federation must successfully complete an SSI Experienced Diver Test to obtain a non-professional Dive Guide certification. After earning that certification, they can enter active status as an SSI Professional, and earn the Divemaster recognition rating after completing the SSI Science of Diving program.
Assistant Instructor-level candidates certified by a non-SSI recognized agency or federation must complete the entire SSI Dive Professional Crossover.
Open Water Instructor-level or higher candidates certified by a non-SSI recognized agency or federation may attend an SSI Professional Crossover, but cannot be certified without attending an additional Instructor Evaluation to evaluate their SSI Professional-level knowledge and skill assessment. An active status SSI Instructor Certifier may conduct both the Professional Crossover and the Instructor Evaluation for the candidate.
It is at the discretion of the SSI Service Center to determine whether additional training or evaluation (e.g. completing a full SSI Instructor Evaluation), is required prior to issuing an equivalent SSI professional-level certification.
Candidate Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Must have held an equivalent certification from a recognized training agency.
Must meet the minimum certification requirements for the certification being crossed over.
If a crossover candidate has been inactive with another agency for greater than five (5) years, they must follow the Returning to Active Status standards.
The candidate should not be currently involved in a quality compliance case with another training agency. If they are part of an active quality compliance case, they must disclose all information about the case with SSI prior to attending the crossover.
Any candidate who has been expelled from another training agency is automatically disqualified from attending an SSI Professional Crossover.
Requirements For Completion
Pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the instructor manual for the SSI Professional Crossover.
Complete the program’s final exam.
Certification
Upon completion of the program, send the candidate’s training record with all required documents to the responsible SSI Service Center.
Candidate will be certified as an SSI Professional at the appropriate level.
The SSI Dive Professional Crossover program provides an orientation to SSI philosophies and procedures to dive professionals from other scuba training agencies.
It provides the knowledge and skills needed to conduct SSI programs equivalent to their existing qualifications in a safe and enjoyable manner.
Professionals from Recognized Training Agencies:
Dive Professionals certified by any SSI-recognized training agency or federation may attend an SSI Dive Professional Crossover program.
Professionals from Non-Recognized Training Agencies
Divemaster candidates certified by a non-SSI recognized training agency or federation must successfully complete an SSI Experienced Diver Test to obtain a non-professional Dive Guide certification. After earning that certification, they can enter active status as an SSI Professional, and earn the Divemaster recognition rating after completing the SSI Science of Diving program.
Assistant Instructor-level candidates certified by a non-SSI recognized agency or federation must complete the entire SSI Dive Professional Crossover.
Open Water Instructor-level or higher candidates certified by a non-SSI recognized agency or federation may attend an SSI Professional Crossover, but cannot be certified without attending an additional Instructor Evaluation to evaluate their SSI Professional-level knowledge and skill assessment. An active status SSI Instructor Certifier may conduct both the Professional Crossover and the Instructor Evaluation for the candidate.
It is at the discretion of the SSI Service Center to determine whether additional training or evaluation (e.g. completing a full SSI Instructor Evaluation), is required prior to issuing an equivalent SSI professional-level certification.
Candidate Prerequisites:
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Must have held an equivalent certification from a recognized training agency.
Must meet the minimum certification requirements for the certification being crossed over.
If a crossover candidate has been inactive with another agency for greater than five (5) years, they must follow the Returning to Active Status standards.
The candidate should not be currently involved in a quality compliance case with another training agency. If they are part of an active quality compliance case, they must disclose all information about the case with SSI prior to attending the crossover.
Any candidate who has been expelled from another training agency is automatically disqualified from attending an SSI Professional Crossover.
Requirements For Completion
Pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the instructor manual for the SSI Professional Crossover.
Complete the program’s final exam.
Certification
Upon completion of the program, send the candidate’s training record with all required documents to the responsible SSI Service Center.
Candidate will be certified as an SSI Professional at the appropriate level.
SSI Assistant Instructor Course
Intent
The SSI Assistant Instructor program provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to perform the duties of an assistant instructor.
These duties including conducting entry-level scuba training under the supervision of an Open Water Instructor, and independently conducting Scuba Skills Updates, Try Scuba, and Perfect Buoyancy programs.
Candidate Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Have logged at least 60 open water dives totaling 40 hours or more.
Have the following active status SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
Divemaster
Requirements For Completion
Log at least 75 open water dives totaling 50 hours or more.
Read and complete Sections 1-6, including reviews and assessments, of the Instructor Training Course digital learning.
Complete Academic Sessions 1-6 as outlined in the instructor manual for the Instructor Training Course.
Complete the program’s final exam.
Complete the Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation as outlined in the SSI Training Standards if it has been more than six months since the candidate has been evaluated.
Pass all requirements and evaluations for Practical Application Sessions 1-7 as outlined in the instructor manual for the Instructor Training Course.
Active Status Qualifications
In addition to the programs taught by active status Professional Dive Guides, active status Assistant Instructors may teach, supervise, and issue recognition or certification cards for the following programs:
Try Scuba
Scuba Skills Update
Perfect Buoyancy
In addition to the duties performed by an SSI Divemaster, active status Assistant Instructors may also:
Teach the Open Water Diver academic and pool/confined water sessions under the indirect supervision of an active status Open Water Instructor.
Directly supervise and evaluate surface skills during open water training dives for the Open Water Diver program under the indirect supervision of an active status Open Water Instructor.
Qualify to become a Specialty Instructor for some SSI Specialty programs.
Enroll in an Instructor Training Course.
Complete the SSI Explorer Instructor Online Upgrade.
Assistant Instructors MUST NOT:
Issue Open Water Diver certifications.
Independently conduct open water training dives for entry-level scuba training.
Teach any emergency ascent skills.
Emergency ascent skills
Emergency Swimming Ascent
Emergency Buoyant Ascent
Gas-Sharing Ascent
Rescuing an Unconscious Diver
The SSI Assistant Instructor program provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to perform the duties of an assistant instructor.
These duties including conducting entry-level scuba training under the supervision of an Open Water Instructor, and independently conducting Scuba Skills Updates, Try Scuba, and Perfect Buoyancy programs.
Candidate Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years old.
Have logged at least 60 open water dives totaling 40 hours or more.
Have the following active status SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
Divemaster
Requirements For Completion
Log at least 75 open water dives totaling 50 hours or more.
Read and complete Sections 1-6, including reviews and assessments, of the Instructor Training Course digital learning.
Complete Academic Sessions 1-6 as outlined in the instructor manual for the Instructor Training Course.
Complete the program’s final exam.
Complete the Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation as outlined in the SSI Training Standards if it has been more than six months since the candidate has been evaluated.
Pass all requirements and evaluations for Practical Application Sessions 1-7 as outlined in the instructor manual for the Instructor Training Course.
Active Status Qualifications
In addition to the programs taught by active status Professional Dive Guides, active status Assistant Instructors may teach, supervise, and issue recognition or certification cards for the following programs:
Try Scuba
Scuba Skills Update
Perfect Buoyancy
In addition to the duties performed by an SSI Divemaster, active status Assistant Instructors may also:
Teach the Open Water Diver academic and pool/confined water sessions under the indirect supervision of an active status Open Water Instructor.
Directly supervise and evaluate surface skills during open water training dives for the Open Water Diver program under the indirect supervision of an active status Open Water Instructor.
Qualify to become a Specialty Instructor for some SSI Specialty programs.
Enroll in an Instructor Training Course.
Complete the SSI Explorer Instructor Online Upgrade.
Assistant Instructors MUST NOT:
Issue Open Water Diver certifications.
Independently conduct open water training dives for entry-level scuba training.
Teach any emergency ascent skills.
Emergency ascent skills
Emergency Swimming Ascent
Emergency Buoyant Ascent
Gas-Sharing Ascent
Rescuing an Unconscious Diver
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Dive Facility
5m deep salt water training pool Airconditioned Classroom with Wifi
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Dive Classroom
Airconditioned with Wifi access right beside the pool
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Rinse Bins
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Dedicated Camera room
Each desk has its own power strip, work lamp, shelf and locked storage cabinet for your convenience
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Recreational Dive Locker Room
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Separate Room for Tech Divers
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