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Dive Guide / Divemaster
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The Dive Guide program is your first step towards an exciting journey. Learn how to safely lead certified divers in different environments and conditions. Through dive briefings, site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide in no time. Start your diving career as a Professional Dive Guide or continue your qualifications for Divemaster.
Training process
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
You can begin studying the academic portion at any time and from anywhere that suits you. We will then schedule your review and in-water training sessions according to your convenience.
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ACADEMICS
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
During the pool training, your Instructor will teach you all the necessary skills in a controlled environment then during the open water training dives, you will apply your knowledge and repeat the skills under the supervision of your Instructor.
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IN-WATER TRAINING
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Upon completion of all required training sessions, we will issue your digital certification card. This will instantly appear on your MySSI App.
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QUALIFICATION
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Hold the below qualifications:​
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Diver Stress and Rescue
Hold the below qualifications or at least show proof of 5 logged dives each in the below areas:
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Deep Diver
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Navigation Diver
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Night & Limited Visibility Diver
To become a Divemaster hold the above qualifications as well as:
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Science of Diving
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REQUIRED TRAINING
Dive Guide
MINIMUM AGE:
15
PREREQUISITES:
40 LOGGED DIVES (TOTALING 25HOURS OF DIVE TIME)
POOL SESSIONS:
4
OPEN WATER SESSIONS:
5
DURATION:
35 - 45 hours
MAX TRAINING DEPTH:
40 meters
What are you qualified for?
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Dive Guides may guide certified divers on recreational scuba dives.
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Teach, supervise and issue recognition cards for the SSI Snorkel Diver program.
Divemaster (additional to Dive Guide)
MINIMUM AGE:
18
PREREQUISITES:
60 LOGGED DIVES (TOTALING 40HOURS OF DIVE TIME)
POOL SESSIONS:
NONE
OPEN WATER SESSIONS:
NONE
DURATION:
2 - 3 hours
MAX TRAINING DEPTH:
40 meters
What are you qualified for?
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Act as a certified assistant for all SSI recreational scuba programs.
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Assist during open water training dives by taking no more than two (2) students at a time on excursion dives.
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Qualify as a Training Specialist for the SSI Ecology Specialty programs.​
Unleash Your Inner Explorer and Become a Professional Scuba Diver
Are you a certified diver looking to expand your skills and generate more income? Consider starting to teach Ecology Programs while guiding dives. This is a perfect opportunity for professional Dive Guides or Divemasters to increase their earnings. But don't stop there! Keep learning and advancing your career by attending an Instructor Training Course (ITC) to become a qualified SSI Open Water Instructor. By obtaining additional Specialty Instructor qualifications, you'll gain more diversity and flexibility in your teaching, as well as open up new income options. Becoming a scuba instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway.
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Once you've become a Divemaster, the next milestone on your journey to becoming a scuba instructor is achieving the Assistant Instructor rating. This will allow you to start teaching beginners and provide assistance to instructors with divers. It's an exciting step forward in your underwater adventure!
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Take the next big leap in your scuba diving career by becoming an Open Water Instructor. Attend the Instructor Training Course and you'll learn how to train both beginner and certified divers. It's a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and share your passion with others!
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Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
Learning to scuba dive gives you access to a world only few people will see. You can explore exotic destinations full of extensive vitas and colourful aquatic life. An activity that is fun for the whole family is just one of the reasons to start your adventure today!
As an instructor, you can continue your diving education by enrolling in a Specialty Instructor Seminar for each of the diving specialties you're interested in teaching. Alternatively, if you prefer hands-on learning, you can co-teach your chosen specialty alongside an experienced Specialty Instructor.
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Training:
Tel: 07771 395585
Email: training@overlandunderwater.com
Servicing:
Tel: 07783 535766
Email: sdgrainger@yahoo.com
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