Open Water Instructor

$1,095.00

The SSI Instructor Training Course provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organize, and conduct entry-level scuba training classes. It is also intended to prepare candidates to successfully complete an instructor evaluation.

Candidate Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 18 years old
  • Must be medically fit for diving and have a physician approval to teach (MD or DO)
  • Must be able to complete the professional water fitness evaluation
  • Have logged at least 75 open water dives totaling at least 50 or more hours
  • Have the following certifications from SSI or an equivalent recognized training agency:
    • Nitrox 40
  • Have the following active status SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
    • Divemaster
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Start today – You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide.

For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps – Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

 

The SSI Instructor Training Course provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organize, and conduct entry-level scuba training classes. It is also intended to prepare candidates to successfully complete an instructor evaluation.

Candidate Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age: 18 years old
  • Must be medically fit for diving and have a physician approval to teach (MD or DO)
  • Must be able to complete the professional water fitness evaluation
  • Have logged at least 75 open water dives totaling at least 50 or more hours
  • Have the following certifications from SSI or an equivalent recognized training agency:
    • Nitrox 40
  • Have the following active status SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:
    • Divemaster

Duration:

  • Recommended hours for completion: 72-85
  • Schedule and hours will vary depending on facility availability and conditions at open water training sites.

Requirements for completion:

  • Log at least 100 open water dives totaling 65 hours or more
  • Read and complete all sections, reviews, and assessments from the instructor training digital courseware
  • Complete all academic sessions as outlined in the instructor manual for the instructor training course
  • Complete the water fitness evaluation as outlined in the SSI training standards (if it has been more than 6 months since the candidate was last evaluated).
  • Pass all requirements and evaluations as outlined in the instructor manual for the instructor training course.

 

Upon successful completion of the Open Water Instructor course, candidates have 6 months to complete their FINAL EVALUATION.

Open Water Instructors may conduct the entire Open Water Diver program and various specialty programs.

The Open Water Instructor course also prepares candidates to continue their professional development and promotes ongoing education.

All additional fees including gear rental, dive site fees, and travel are at the expense of the candidate.

Candidates should call the shop to ensure training dates and candidate prerequisites prior to purchasing this class.

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