OPEN WATER INSTRUCTOR
To join SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Approach, you must be a Divemaster or have an equivalent qualification. The training process begins with the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination, which is accompanied by Digital Learning. Once you successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you can enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program allows you to independently teach various key SSI programs, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. If you prefer a more flexible schedule and want to gain teaching experience between the training programs, you can also take the 3 parts as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC), and Instructor Evaluation (IE) - one after the other at your own pace.
TRAINING PROCESS
The SSI Open Water Instructor course is a comprehensive training program that prepares candidates to become certified SSI Instructors.
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Digital Learning:
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Candidates must complete digital learning modules before attending the in-person training. This includes studying the SSI Teaching System and philosophy.
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Academic Sessions:
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The course includes academic sessions where candidates apply their knowledge in a real-world environment and understand the role of a professional instructor.
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Practical Application:
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Candidates further develop their professional skills and experience through practical application sessions.
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Instructor Evaluation (IE):
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After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), candidates will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor.
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Teaching Qualifications:
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Once certified, instructors are entitled to teach key SSI programs independently, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide.
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This course is the beginning of an exciting career pathway, with opportunities to teach various exciting dive specialities and progress all the way up to Instructor Trainer.
MINIMUM AGE:
18
OPEN WATER SESSIONS:
1
PREREQUISITES:
DEMASTER QUALIFIED
75 LOGGED DIVES (TOTALING 50HOURS OF DIVE TIME)
DURATION:
72 - 85 hours
POOL SESSIONS:
4
MAX TRAINING DEPTH:
40 meters
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.
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CONTACT US
Training:
Tel: 07771 395585
Email: training@overlandunderwater.com
Servicing:
Tel: 07783 535766
Email: sdgrainger@yahoo.com
Pool Location:
Energise Leisure Centre
Cornlands Rd, Acomb, York YO24 3DX