Recreational Scuba

Instructor Training Course

Intent

The SSI Instructor Training Course provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organize and conduct entry-level scuba training courses. It is also intended to prepare candidates to successfully complete an Instructor Evaluation.

Minimum Instructor Rating

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

Candidate Prerequisites

Minimum age: 18 years old.

Have logged at least 75 open water dives totaling 50 hours or more.

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

Enriched Air Nitrox 40

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

Divemaster

Duration

Recommended hours for completion: 72-85.

Depth Limitations

Maximum pool/confined water depth limit: 5 meters.

Minimum open water depth limit: 5 meters.

Maximum open water depth limit: 40 meters.

Minimum Supervision

An active status Instructor Trainer must directly supervise all academic, pool/confined water, and open water activities.

Requirements For Completion

Log at least 100 open water dives totaling 65 hours or more.

Read and complete all sections, including reviews and assessments, from the Instructor Training Course digital learning.

Complete all academic sessions as outlined in the instructor manual for the Instructor Training Course.

Complete the 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.

Pass all requirements and evaluations as outlined in the instructor manual for the Instructor Training Course.

Certification

Upon completion of training, upload the candidate’s training record with all required documentation into the MySSI System or send it to the responsible SSI Service Center.

Upon completion of the Instructor Training Course, candidates may participate in an Instructor Evaluation. The Instructor Evaluation must be conducted within six (6) months of the completion of the Instructor Training Course.

If it has been more than six (6) months, an Instructor Trainer will need to conduct a reevaluation to determine if the candidate still has proficient knowledge and skills before attending an Instructor Evaluation.

Scheduling an Instructor Evaluation:

An active status Instructor Trainer (IT) must register the candidate(s) for an Instructor Evaluation (IE) in MySSI at least six (6) weeks in prior to the scheduled Instructor Evaluation start date.

If the registration is completed less than six (6) weeks prior to the start date, or the Instructor Evaluation (IE) is requested for fewer than four (4) candidates, the Instructor Evaluation cannot be guaranteed.