1. SSI Dive
Guide (DG).This program is an introduction into the world of
Dive Professionals. As a Dive Guide you will be qualified to lead
certified divers on a variety of scuba diving adventures. Dive Guides
are required to work through an active SSI Dive Center
and, when
necessary, with an active SSI Instructor.
As a certified SSI Dive Guide (DG) you can:
- Give underwater tours to certified
scuba divers
- Teach Snorkel Diving after passing
the Snorkel Instructor Module
- Issue Snorkel Diver certifications
2. SSI
Divemaster (DM). Dive Guide + Science of Diving, equals
Divemaster. Divemasters can also lead and guide certified divers, as
well as assist with both classroom and pool under direct supervision of
an SSI Instructor.
As a certified SSI Divemaster (DM) you can:
- Do all Dive Guide activities
- Assist active SSI Instructors in
academics, pool and open water training under direct supervision
Candidates will be taking a unique
program that has stood the test of time. The unique benefits of SSI
Training is the flexibility and integrated business methodology.
3.
Dive Control Specialist (DCS).
Divemaster + Dive Control Specialist equals Assistant Instructor. As a
DCS you can teach lecture and pool classes with indirect supervision. By
assisting an active SSI Instructor with open water training the DCS can
collect valuable training experience which is the best possible
preparation for an Instructor Training Course (ITC).
As a certified SSI Dive Control Specialist (DCS) you can:
- Lead and guide certified divers
- Assist SSI Instructors in the
classroom, pool and open water
- Teach skills in the classroom and
pool under indirect supervision of an SSI Instructor (except
emergency skills)
- Teach the SSI Scuba Skills Update,
Snorkeling and Try Scuba (pool only) programs
Certified and active Dive Control
Specialists (DCSs) can upgrade to:
4. Training Specialist (TS).
This rating allows them to conduct limited Specialty Course training for
the following programs and issue certification independently:
- Boat Diving
- Equipment Techniques
- Digital Underwater Photography /
Underwater Videography
- Shark Diver / Fish ID
- CPR / First Aid
- O2 Provider / Advanced O2
- AED
The competencies you will receive from
this course are:
SRCAQU003A Respond to an
aquatic emergency using basic water rescue techniques
SROODR003A Plan outdoor rec. activities (advanced)
SROODR005A Guide Outdoor Recreation Sessions
SROOPS003B Apply Weather Information
SROSCB010A Guide a Scuba Dive
SROSNK002A Guide Snorkeling
SROSNK003A Instruct Snorkeling Skills
SRXEMR001A Respond to emergency situations
SRXEMR002A Coordinate Emergency Response
SRXEMR003A Administer oxygen in an emergency situation
SRXRIK001A Undertake risk analysis of activities
TAADEL301A Provide training through instruction and
demonstration of work skills
The above unit/s is from the SRO03 Outdoor Recreation training
Package
5.
OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR (OWI). (SROSCB013A)
This program will teach you how to develop confident and comfortable
divers who will commit to the sport.
Your training includes learning:
- How various industry stakeholders
interact – manufacturers, media, agencies, retail, and travel
- How successful dive retailers and
resorts operate
- The SSI Education System and
Education Philosophy
- Techniques for teaching home study
academics, pool and open water
- The legal aspects of teaching
- The basics of educational selling
using SSI’s Customer Loyalty Cycle
As an Open Water Instructor (OWI) you
can teach and issue certifications for:
- Indoor Diver
- Scuba Diver
- Junior Open Water Diver
- Open Water Diver
- Advanced Adventure
- Scuba Skills Update
- Try Scuba
- Try Scuba Diving
- Diver Stress & Rescue
- Nitrox
The competency you will receive from
this course is:
SROSCB013A Instruct scuba diving skills
The above unit/s is from the SRO03 Outdoor Recreation training Package
SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR (SI).
(SROSCB015A)
OWI + two specialties. Teaching specialty courses is a perfect way to
continue to grow as an instructor and increase your revenue channels.
Specialty courses offer variety and are convenient to learn.
Instructors may qualify to teach specialty courses by attending a
seminar, co-teaching with an Advanced Open Water Instructor, or
documenting significant experience (resume must be submitted to SSI) and
purchasing course teaching materials.
As an SSI Specialty Instructor you can
teach and issue certifications for any two specialties you are qualified
to teach.
The competency you will receive from this course is:
SROSCB015A Instruct specialised scuba diving skills
The above unit/s is from the SRO03 Outdoor Recreation training Package
