SSI Scuba Diving Instructor | Become a Pro
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Become a Certified Dive Guide with SSI
The Dive Guide program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions.
By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster.
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Facts and Training Standards
Amount of Academic Sessions
5
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
4
Amount of Open Water Sessions
5
Maximum Training Depth
40 m / 130 ft
Suggested duration (h)
35-45
Certification Prerequisites
Minimum 40 logged dives (totaling 25 hours dive time)
Languages
Become a dive Leader
Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
Learn the knowledge and skills needed to safely act as a dive leader in professional and non-professional dive situations
Practice dive briefings, site evaluations, and leading recreational divers
Learn how to continue your dive professional career as an SSI Assistant Instructor
Continue your Professional Carreer
Start teaching Ecology Programs to certified divers while guiding dives. That is your perfect opportunity to generate more income as a professional Dive Guide or Divemaster!
But learning never stops, continue your career by attending an Instructor Training Course (ITC) to qualify an SSI Open Water Instructor. Additional Specialty Instructor qualifications will provide you with more diversity and flexibility as well as at the same time opening up new income options.
Becoming a scuba instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway.
More Information
Training Prerequisites
SSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of:
Swim Assessment
Survival Float
Technical Requirements
To start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App.
Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid.
Training Center Selection & Affiliation
Every student must select an SSI Training Center as their “Training Partner” during the course registration process. Affiliation ensures personalized service and a high-quality training experience.
Students can also change affiliation or choose to affiliate with multiple Training Centers in their user profile. When affiliating with a Training Center online or via the MySSI App, a Privacy Policy Agreement will be processed to comply with GDPR regulations.
Medical & Administrative Requirements
Each student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian.
Responsible Diver Code
SSI Responsible Diver Code - Scuba DivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - FreedivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range DivingDiver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required)
Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union)
Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification)
Training Course Costs
Training consists of various components which are either charged singly or as a package depending on the selected Training Center. The components are:
Training Materials / Digital Kit
Tuition for Academics and In-Water Training
Open Water Training Dives
Certification
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