SIPUT SCUBA

Enriched Air Nitrox

In this specialization course, you will gain the advanced skills and knowledge needed to navigate underwater safely and confidently. You will learn how to use the compass and nature navigation techniques, estimate distances, how to leave and return to a designated place, and basic navigation patterns. You'll also learn how to incorporate navigation techniques to enhance your diving experience. All of this will hone your underwater observation skills, improve your dive safety, and help you get the most out of each dive. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification.

As a Nitrox diver, you can increase your bottom times and safety margins, plus shorten your surface intervals - so you can spend more time diving and less time waiting! In this program, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge whilst learning how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will earn an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification.

Start today – you need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to participate in SSI's three-step instructor training method. The training process begins with attending an assistant coach/coach training course combined with digital learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Program (ITC), you will take the Instructor Assessment (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. During the 10-day training course, you will be qualified to independently teach SSI's various major courses such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Nitrox Diver, Diver Pressure & Rescue, and Dive Guide. For those who wish to spend more time learning and gain valuable teaching experience between training sessions, the three sections of Assistant Coaching, Coach Training Course (ITC) and Coach Evaluation (IE) can also be taken as a separate step at their own pace and flexible schedule.

The Assistant Instructor rank is the next dive instructor rank after becoming a Divemaster. It enables you to gather valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and train in the water. If you want to further become a diving professional, you can complete an instructor training course, pass an instructor assessment, and become an open water diving instructor.

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options.