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Divemaster (ISO 24801-3)

Intent 

The SSI Divemaster program provides candidates with the knowledge and training required to guide certified divers and act as a certified assistant for some recreational scuba training programs. 

Minimum Instructor Rating 

An active status Dive Guide Instructor may conduct the Dive Guide program. 

Candidate Prerequisites 

  • Minimum age | 18 years old.
  • Have logged at least 40 open water dives totaling 25 hours or more.
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency: 
  • Diver Stress & Rescue
Have the following SSI certifications, an equivalent from a recognized training agency, or provide proof of experience by showing at least five (5) logged experience dives in each of the following areas: 
  • Deep Diving | Deeper than 30 meters
  • Navigation
  • Night & Limited Visibility

Note  The candidate is not required to be certified in the applicable specialty if they provide proof of the experience dives and the instructor can verify the candidate’s ability to exhibit mastery of the skills required by the specialty. 

Recommendation  SSI recommends all SSI recreational scuba Professionals become certified in Enriched Air Nitrox 40. 

Duration 

  • Recommended hours for completion | 35–45.

Depth Limitations 

  • Minimum open water depth limit | 5 meters.
  • Maximum open water depth limit | 40 meters.

Minimum Supervision 

  • An active status SSI Dive Guide Instructor must directly supervise all academic, pool/confined water, and open water activities.

Requirements For Completion 

  • Log at least 60 open water dives totaling 40 hours or more.
  • Pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the instructor manual for Divemaster.
  • Complete at least two (2) open water training dives as outlined in the instructor manual for Divemaster.
  • Complete the active status requirements for an SSI Professional.
  • Pass the Science of Diving final exam.

Certification 

  • Upon completion of training, upload the candidate’s training record with all required documentation into the MySSI System.
  • Upon completion of this program, candidates receive the Divemaster rating.

Active Status Qualifications 

Active status Divemasters may: 
  • Act as a certified assistant for all SSI recreational scuba programs.
  • Assist during open water training dives by taking no more than two (2) students at a time on excursion dives.
  • Register for Ecology Specialty Instructor training programs.
  • Enroll in an SSI Instructor Training Course.
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