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.
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:
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.
- An active status SSI Dive Guide Instructor must directly supervise all academic, pool/confined water, and open water activities.
- Meet all requirements for maintaining active status with SSI as outlined in the General Training Standards > SSI Professional Duties > SSI Professional Status.
- Upon completion of training, upload the candidate’s training record with all required documentation into the MySSI System.
- Upon completion of this program and meeting the requirements for maintaining active status with SSI, candidates receive the Divemaster certification.
- Assist during open water training dives by taking no more than two (2) students at a time on excursion dives.
Candidates from other training agencies must complete the entire SSI Divemaster program to earn the certification.
SSI materials are written in English and follow U.S. spelling and punctuation.