Open Water Instructor
Ready to turn your passion for scuba diving into a fulfilling career? Start your journey today by becoming a certified scuba instructor through SSI’s comprehensive instructor training process.
The SSI Instructor Training Course provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organize and conduct entry-level recreational scuba training courses and the specialty programs taught by an SSI Open Water Instructor.
But that’s just the beginning! As an SSI Specialty Instructor, you can broaden your horizons and teach exciting Specialty Programs. Keep learning and teaching new professionals to qualify for Instructor Trainer and open up even more career opportunities. Take the plunge and start your journey as an instructor today!
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Pre-requisite: SSI Account, SSI Divemaster or equivalent from a recognized training agency, and Enriched Air Nitrox 40
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- Have logged at least 60 open water dives totaling 40 hours or more to start the program.
- Have logged at least 100 open water dives totaling 65 hours or more to complete the program.
Time: 70 - 80 Hours
Minimum Age: 18
Academic Sessions: Online Program & 70 - 80 hours classroom
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 2 days
Open Water Sessions: 2 days
Required gear for the course:
A complete Total Diving System: Personal gear - mask, fins, and snorkel. Diving System - BCD, Regulators, depth gauge or computer, weights, tanks, and wetsuit if needed. Diving System can be rented from Sport Divers. Personal gear can be purchased at Sport Divers if needed.
Special Equipment for the course:
Dive light, compass, and delayed surface marker buoy.
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SSI Specialty Instructor
We understand that “life” can happen at the drop of a hat, but if you need to reschedule a class, there will be a re-scheduling fee based on the course, training requirements, any pool fees, and instructor availability.
