Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Are you ready to turn your passion for diving into a career? Turn your favorite dive site into your office and teach SSI divers! As an SSI Open Water Instructor, you will be certified to teach a variety of popular SSI courses. With job opportunities all around the world, your new adventures and friendships are unlimited.
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!
The Instructor Training Course consist of
- Online Study - You will study from the ecofriendly digital training materials. Approximately 10 hours of reading, videos, and quizzes.
- 5 days of Instructor lead classroom, pool and open water training.
An SSI Open Water Instructor is qualified to issue certification for the following courses
- Basic Diver
- Referral Diver
- Scuba Diver
- Open Water Diver
- Experienced Diver Test
- Advance Adventurer
- Diver Stress & Rescue
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Dive Guide
Many other courses and specialties are available with additional training.
Course Prerequisites
- Minimum age of 18.
- Have logged 100 dives totaling a minimum of 65 hours.
- Have the specialty certification in Deep Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Night/Limited Visibility, and Navigation.
- Have a current certification in First aid, CPR & O2 (React Right Course).
- Certified as an SSI Dive Master or equivalent form a recognized training agency.
What you'll need
- Total Diving System including mask, snorkel, fins, boots, wet suit, hood, gloves, BCD, regulator, alternate air source, dive computer, SPG, knife, compass, deployable surface marker buoy, tanks, whistle, and weights.
- SSI Wetnotes.
- Dive Briefing and Guiding Evaluation Slate.
- Buddy Team Log Slate.
Course Duration & Fee
If you enter the course as a Dive Master from any recognized training agency, the Instructor course will be 9 days. The course fee is $2640.63 including the course and digital training materials.
If you entering the course as an Assistant Instructor from a recognized training agency other than SSI, the Instructor course will be 9 days. The course fee is $2321.63 including the course and digital training materials.
If you enter the course as an SSI Assistant Instructor, the Instructor course will be 5 days. The course fee is $1450.00 including the course and digital training materials.
To complete the Instructor Certification
Upon completion of the Instructor Training course (ITC), candidates will have to complete an Instructor Evaluation (IE) within 6 month of the ITC in order to receive their Instructor Certification. The IE is hosted by SSI and is an additional $595.00, to be paid to the Instructor Certifier at the IE.
ITC Dates for 2023
May 20 & 21 & 22 & 23 & 24
July 29 & 30 & 31 & 1 & 2
September 23 & 24 & 25 & 26 & 27