SSI Instructor Course

Do you dream of travelling the world working as a scuba instructor? With this globally recognized certification, you can work at SSI Training Centers represented in over 130 countries. This in-depth program provides all you need to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. Once certified, you can train new SSI divers, teach Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and create Dive Guides. The possibilities are endless, so start your dive career now!

PRICE INCLUDES:

1. Instructor Trainer to complete your course
2. SSI online training
3. Pool fees
4. Internationally recognised Open Water Instructor certification

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• SSI Instructor Evaluation ($720)
• SSI Professional Registration Fee ($110)
• AS2299.1 dive medical current within 12 months.

SCHEDULE:

This course structure will be organised when you have your personal orientation with a staff member.

DURATION: Home study Approximately 30 hours

CLASS, POOL & OPEN WATER : 6 days (Theory + pool) + 2 days (Instructor Evaluation)

PREREQUISITES:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Be a certified SSI Assistant Instructor
• Full set of personal professional diving equipment and safety accessories.
• BCD, Regulator 1st & 2nd Stage and Alternate Air-source, Dive Computer & Compass, SPG or Air Integration.
• Safety signaling system surface (Whistle) SMB & Finger Reel,
• Knife, Pocket Mask, Slate, Optional: Signal Mirror, Gloves, Rattle & Jon Line.
• Have current CPR & 02 Provider within 12 months and First Aid within 2 Years.
• Have a current medical exam for a diving professional AS2299.1 not older than 1 year and signed by a licensed medical practitioner
• Logged a total of at least 75 open water dives

CERTIFICATION AND ACTIVE STATUS REQUIREMENTS:

• Logged a total of at least 100 open water dives totaling 65 hours or more.
• Read and complete all sections, including reviews and assessments, from the Instructor Training Course
  digital learning.
• Complete all academic sessions as outlined in the instructor manual for the Instructor Training Course.
• 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 as outlined in the instructor manual for the Instructor Training Course.

QUALIFICATIONS:

After passing the Instructor Training Course you may teach and certify Open Water students

WATERMANSHIP EVALUATION:

• 700m snorkel not using arms while neutrally buoyant in less than 15 minutes
• 100m tow (both divers full set gear) in less than 7 minutes
• 15 minute survival float in only swim wear
• 25m underwater swim with mask & fins