Open-Circuit Professional Programs

Extended Range Instructor

Intent

The SSI Extended Range Instructor Training Course certifies the candidate as one of the following:

Extended Range Instructor

Extended Range Trimix Instructor

Minimum Instructor Rating

An active status Extended Range Instructor Trainer may conduct the Extended Range Instructor Training Course.

Candidate Prerequisites

Own and use a Total Diving System in the appropriate equipment configuration as outlined in the SSI General Training Standards.

Have logged at least:

20 dives deeper than 30 meters.

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

Extended Range

Extended Range Trimix

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

Deep Diving Instructor

Diver Stress & Rescue Instructor

Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor

Have issued at least:

3 Enriched Air Nitrox 40 certifications.

Duration

Recommended hours for completion: 16.

In-Water Ratios

The candidate-to-instructor ratio is 4:1.

Depth Limitations

Maximum pool/confined water depth limit: 12 meters.

Maximum open water depth limit: 45 meters.

Requirements For Completion

Option 1

Co-teach at least two (2) separate Extended Range programs under the direct supervision of an active status Extended Range Instructor Trainer.

Option 2

Attend a three-day seminar and successfully complete:

A review of all SSI General Training Standards, and the standards related to the XR programs the candidate is earning a certification for.

A review of the program-specific student and instructor materials.

The applicable final exams.

An academic presentation on a topic applicable to the program and training level.

A dive planning session for orientation to the XR Dive Planning Sheets.

An equipment configuration session for the appropriate Total Diving System.

The XR Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation as outlined in the SSI General Training Standards if it has been more than six months since the candidate has been evaluated.

A pool/confined water session that includes the presentation and evaluation of all required program skills. All skills must be done with demonstration quality.

An in-water teaching presentation on a topic applicable to the program and training level.

As a team member, participate in the planning and execution of at least one dive from the Extended Range program.

While acting as an instructor, plan and conduct at least one (1) full decompression dive from the program.

Demonstrate the ability to rescue an unconscious diver by bringing the diver to the surface from a depth between 5 and 10 meters.

Notes

The minimum required Total Diving System and stage cylinders must be worn during all in-water training.

During the planned dive, the candidate will supervise an assistant or another candidate acting as the student.

Training dives must not exceed the maximum depth allowed by the program, must include planned stage decompression (real or simulated), and include the minimum number of gas switches required by the applicable program.

Certification

In addition to the programs taught by active status Extended Range Nitrox Diving Instructors, active status Extended Range Instructors may teach, supervise and issue certifications for the following programs using the equipment configurations they are qualified to teach in:

Extended Range | with or without trimix as per certification.

Note | Instructors that complete the seminar and meet the necessary requirements will earn the Extended Range Trimix Instructor certification.

Upgrade

For Extended Range Instructors or higher with the Technical Extended Range Trimix certification:

An active status Extended Range Instructor or higher who has a Technical Extended Range Trimix certification may be upgraded to an Extended Range Trimix Instructor.

The candidate must register for the applicable professional digital kit and submit a signed XR Professional Upgrade Completion Record with copies of relevant certifications to the SSI Service Center or to an XR International Training Director.