Mermaid Professional Programs

Mermaid Instructor Trainer

Intent

The SSI Mermaid Instructor Trainer Seminar provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organize and conduct SSI mermaid instructor-level training courses.

Note | Instructor Trainer Seminars are conducted by SSI Service Centers, and candidates are selected through an application process.

Candidate Prerequisites

Minimum age | 21 years old.

Have no QMS Cases that result in a compliance action in the previous twelve (12) months.

Have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency:

Mermaid Instructor

Option 1

Provide written proof of having issued 70 Mermaid certifications and assisted with at least one (1) Mermaid Instructor Training Course with an active status Mermaid Instructor Trainer.

Option 2

SSI Instructor Trainers or Freediving Assistant Instructor Trainers may automatically upgrade to Mermaid Instructor Trainer after meeting the following prerequisites.

Have issued at least:

10 total Mermaid certifications.

2 Ocean Mermaid certifications.

The candidate must submit a request to an International Training Director for approval.

Duration

Recommended hours for completion | 48–56.

Depth Limitations

All in-water training must be conducted at depths between five (5) and 10 meters.

Ratios

The candidate-to-instructor ratio is 6:1.

The ratio may increase to 12:2 with a Mermaid International Training Director (requires written approval from the SSI International).

Note | A Mermaid Instructor Trainer may assist with the Instructor Trainer Seminar as part of their own training without affecting ratios.

Minimum Supervision

An active status International Training Director must directly supervise all academic, pool/confined water and open water activities.

Requirements For Completion

Complete and pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the Instructor Trainer Seminar Manual.

Certification

Upon completion of the Instructor Trainer Seminar, send all required documentation to the responsible SSI Service Center.

The candidate will be certified as an SSI Mermaid Instructor Trainer.

Active Status Requirements

Exemplify the SSI philosophy and display competence in applying the SSI Business System.

Conduct at least one (1) complete Mermaid Instructor Training Course every 24 months. If this 24-month period is exceeded, the Instructor Trainer may attend a remedial training session or maintain inactive status until remedial training is complete.

Attend all applicable mandatory updates scheduled by SSI International.

Instructor Trainers will be held responsible for the quality of education.

Active Status Qualifications

Active status Mermaid Instructor Trainers may teach, supervise and issue certifications for the following programs:

Mermaid Instructor Training Course

Snorkel Instructor

Mermaid Crossover for candidates from other recognized training agencies.