The SSI Try Scuba program is intended to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely scuba dive with an SSI Dive Professional in a confined water environment.
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This is a recognition program.
The SSI Professional should focus on the students’ safety and enjoyment, avoiding over-teaching.
Minimum Instructor Rating
An active status Dive Control Specialist/Assistant Instructor may conduct the Try Scuba program.
Administrative Requirements
Prior to beginning training, they must complete the:
Try Scuba Participant Registration Form
SSI Introductory Fit To Dive Screening and Responsible Diver Code
SSI Introductory Scuba Assumption of Risk, Liability Release & Hold Harmless Agreement | Where required
Youth Addendum | Where required
Student Prerequisites
Minimum age | 8 years old.
Duration
There is no recommended duration for the Try Scuba program.
Depth Limitations
Maximum pool/confined water depth limit | 5 meters.
In-Water Ratios
Pool
10 years and older:
The student-to-instructor ratio is 8:1.
Certified assistants cannot be used to increase ratios.
8- and 9-years old:
The student-to-instructor ratio is 4:1.
The ratio may increase to 6:2 with one (1) certified assistant.
Confined Water
10 years and older:
The student-to-instructor ratio is 4:1.
The ratio may increase to 6:2 with one (1) certified assistant.
8- and 9-years old:
The student-to-instructor ratio is 2:1.
The ratio may increase to 4:2 with one (1) certified assistant.
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Each SSI Professional must comply with local regulations and insurance requirements applicable to introductory scuba programs.
Minimum Supervision
An active status Dive Control Specialist/Assistant Instructor or higher must directly supervise all academic and pool/confined water activities.
Proximity
During in-water skill evaluations, the students must remain under direct supervision of the SSI Professional so that physical contact can be made at any time.
Students must remain under the direct supervision of the instructor so that physical contact can be made at all times during any in-water training.
Requirements For Completion
Complete all academic and in-water sessions and assessments as outlined in the instructor manual for Try Scuba.
Skill demonstration and evaluations are only required if the students will continue with the Basic Diver open water training dive.
Issuing a Recognition Card
Try Scuba is a recognition program only.
Upon completion, process all students in MySSI so they may receive their digital recognition card.