OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR

Course Details

Prerequisites

Before applying to the Instructor Training program, candidates must meet the following:

• Dive Control Specialist or equivalent rating
• 75 or more logged dives
• Have personal scuba diving equipment
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have current medical exam for diving signed by a physician

Requirements

By the end of the course, candidates must have current training in CPR and First Aid and logged 100 dives or more.

Training Program and Evaluation

The Instructor Training program consists of 60 to 100 hours of classroom theory, practice teaching presentations, observations, water work in pool and open water, and examinations.
As a final step, Instructors must pass an Open Water Instructor Evaluation, conducted by an SSI Instructor Evaluator or Certifier.

Program Materials

The program requires a variety of SSI diver and instructor manuals, videos, dive tables, Dive Logs and study guides.

After Graduation

Upon graduation, SSI Open Water Instructors are authorized to conduct the Open Water Diver, Scuba Skills Update, Try Scuba and Snorkeling courses. They can also attend an SSI Advanced Open Water instructor course.

Active Status

To maintain active status, Instructors must be affiliated with an SSI Dealer and have current professional liability insurance.

Program Cost

Due to variances in content, duration and training needed, you should contact the Training Facility for the cost of your program.