Star Diving

As a deep diver, you have the unique opportunity to discover some of the world’s best dive sites and the most popular marine life. There is so much waiting for you in the deep blue sea. Through a balanced combination of classroom sessions and open-water dives, the SSI Deep Diving Specialty course will teach you everything you need to know for dives between 18 and 40 meters. You’ll learn how to plan and conduct your deep-diving adventures safely and how to get the most out of your deep dives using dive computers and gas consumption calculations. Upon completion of the course, you’ll receive your SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification and can explore the most beautiful deep dive sites wherever you want. This SSI Specialty is also a prerequisite for other advanced training courses, making it the next logical step in your diving education.

Are you ready to turn your passion for the ocean into a professional career? At Star Diving Training Center, we are launching an intensive, career-focused Snorkel Instructor course designed to transform you into a highly capable, job-ready professional leader in the water sports industry.Over the course of 3 action-packed days, our veteran professional team—backed by over 20 years of hands-on industry experience—will guide you through everything it takes to run elite, professional snorkeling excursions. You will master the art of group control, learning how to confidently manage and lead groups of up to 12 people simultaneously while ensuring every single guest has an unforgettable time.Safety is our absolute baseline. A core focus of this training is deeply embedding all official safety considerations and legal standards applied by the Chamber of Diving and Watersports (CDWS) in Egypt. By the time you graduate, you won't just have a certificate—you will possess the real-world skills, safety compliance knowledge, and confidence needed to step directly into the professional job market and start working.What You Will Learn & Experience:Group Leadership & Control: Practical techniques to smoothly manage up to 12 snorkelers in open water conditions.CDWS Safety Frameworks: Total mastery of the official rules, regulations, and emergency protocols required to operate legally and safely in Egypt.Risk Management: How to proactively read sea conditions, identify hazards, and prevent incidents before they happen.Career Prep: Real-world scenarios, briefing techniques, and customer service standards to make you immediately hireable.Elite Mentorship: Learn directly from a seasoned pro team with over two decades of local and international expertise.

SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC)Star Diving – Marsa Alam, Red Sea, EgyptTake the next step in your professional diving career and become an SSI Open Water Instructor with Star Diving in the beautiful Red Sea!Our SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) is designed to develop your teaching skills, diving knowledge, confidence and leadership abilities, preparing you for the SSI Instructor Evaluation (IE).The program is conducted by Mahmoud “Moudi” Heikal, SSI Instructor Trainer & QMS at Star Diving, providing personalized coaching and professional guidance throughout your instructor development journey.COURSE DURATION & SCHEDULEInstructor Training: Approximately 10 daysAdditional Preparation: Practical training, mock evaluations and individual coaching before the IEOnline Preparation: 2 sessions before arrivalInstructor Evaluation: Scheduled according to the official SSI IE calendarWHAT YOU WILL LEARN1. Academic TeachingPreparing and delivering professional academic presentationsEffective teaching and communication techniquesStudent evaluation and feedbackSSI teaching standards and procedures2. Confined Water TrainingInstructor-level skill demonstrationsConfined water teaching presentationsStudent supervision and safetyProblem recognition and correction3. Open Water TrainingPlanning and conducting open water teaching sessionsStudent management and supervisionOpen water presentations and evaluationsSafety procedures and emergency management4. Professional DevelopmentSSI Training StandardsDive theory and teaching methodologyCourse planning and organizationProfessional responsibilities and dive center operations5. Instructor Evaluation PreparationAcademic presentation practiceConfined water teaching practiceOpen water teaching practiceMock evaluations and personal feedbackENTRY REQUIREMENTSCandidates must:Hold an SSI Divemaster certification or an accepted equivalent professional qualification.Meet the current SSI prerequisites for instructor training, including the required diving experience and logged dives.Hold valid First Aid/CPR and other required safety qualifications.Provide a valid diving medical statement or medical clearance as required.Complete the required SSI digital learning and registration procedures.All qualifications will be reviewed before enrollment.✅ WHAT IS INCLUDEDSSI Instructor Training CourseSSI digital learning materialsSSI Instructor Training KitTwo online preparation sessions before arrivalAcademic, confined water and open water teaching practiceIndividual coaching and IE preparationSSI Instructor Evaluation feeACCOMMODATION & EQUIPMENTAccommodation is available upon request.We can help candidates arrange suitable accommodation in Marsa Alam for the duration of their training.Diving equipment is also available upon request.Please inform us in advance if you need rental equipment so we can discuss availability and arrangements.❌ NOT INCLUDEDFlights and airport transfersPersonal diving equipment or rental equipment (available upon request)Additional specialty instructor courses (available upon request)Additional training or evaluation fees resulting from incomplete requirements or unsuccessful assessmentsTRAINING LOCATIONStar Diving – SSI Training Center MG Alexander The Great Hotel Marsa Alam, Red Sea, EgyptTraining takes place in classroom facilities, confined water and open water environments, depending on the training activities and sea conditions.TRAINING LANGUAGEEnglish is the main training language.German-language explanations and individual support may be available by prior arrangement.COURSE COMPLETIONAfter successfully completing the ITC and passing the SSI Instructor Evaluation, eligible candidates can qualify as SSI Open Water Instructors, subject to SSI certification and active-status requirements.REGISTRATION & CONTACTPlease contact us before booking so we can review your qualifications and confirm your place.Mahmoud “Moudi” Heikal SSI Instructor Trainer & QMS Star Diving – Marsa AlamWhatsApp: https://wa.me/201273555600 Email: Mahmoud.hkl@outlook.com

SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer (AIT) CourseStar Diving – Marsa Alam, Red Sea, EgyptTake the next step in your professional diving career and become an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer with Star Diving in the beautiful Red Sea!Our SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer (AIT) program is designed for experienced SSI Instructors who want to advance their professional qualifications and develop the skills required to train, mentor and evaluate future diving professionals.The program is conducted by Mahmoud “Moudi” Heikal, SSI Instructor Trainer & QMS at Star Diving, providing personalized coaching and professional guidance throughout your training.A special advantage of this program is the opportunity to participate in a scheduled SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), allowing AIT candidates to gain practical experience working with real instructor candidates.COURSE DURATION & SCHEDULEAIT PreparationAIT Practical TrainingThe practical training runs alongside our scheduled SSI Instructor Training Course.The program combines preparation, instructor development activities, supervised training experience and practical evaluation.The final duration and required activities depend on the candidate’s qualifications and current SSI Training Standards.WHAT YOU WILL LEARN1. Instructor Development & Training TechniquesUnderstanding the role and responsibilities of an SSI Assistant Instructor TrainerProfessional instructor development techniquesCoaching and mentoring instructor candidatesTraining organization and planningApplying SSI Training Standards2. Academic Teaching & EvaluationPreparing and delivering instructor-level academic presentationsEvaluating academic teaching presentationsProviding professional feedbackIdentifying areas for improvementSupporting instructor candidates during their development3. Confined Water Teaching & EvaluationInstructor-level skill demonstrationsObserving confined water teaching presentationsEvaluating teaching techniques and student controlIdentifying and correcting teaching mistakesProviding constructive feedback4. Open Water Teaching & EvaluationPlanning and supervising instructor-level training activitiesObserving open water teaching presentationsEvaluating candidate performanceSafety management and professional supervisionSupporting instructor candidates during practical training5. Practical Experience During the ITCParticipating in selected ITC training activitiesWorking with real instructor candidatesAssisting with academic and practical teaching sessionsDeveloping professional evaluation and feedback skillsLearning instructor development procedures under the supervision of an SSI Instructor TrainerENTRY REQUIREMENTSCandidates must:Hold an active SSI Instructor qualification at the level required by current SSI standards.Meet the required teaching experience and certification prerequisites.Hold valid professional status and required safety qualifications.Complete the applicable SSI digital learning and registration requirements.Meet all additional prerequisites specified in the current SSI Training Standards.All qualifications will be reviewed before enrollment.✅ WHAT IS INCLUDEDSSI Assistant Instructor Trainer development programAcademic teaching and evaluation practiceConfined water teaching and evaluation practiceOpen water teaching and evaluation practiceSupervised practical experience alongside the ITCIndividual coaching and professional feedbackPreparation for the applicable SSI AIT assessmentsRequired SSI digital materials, registration and certification arrangements will be confirmed before enrollment.ACCOMMODATION & EQUIPMENTAccommodation is available upon request.We can help candidates arrange suitable accommodation in Marsa Alam for the duration of their training.Diving equipment is also available upon request.Please inform us in advance if you need rental equipment so we can discuss availability and arrangements.❌ NOT INCLUDEDFlights and airport transfersPersonal diving equipment or rental equipment (available upon request)Additional specialty instructor courses (available upon request)TRAINING LOCATIONStar Diving – SSI Training Center MG Alexander The Great Hotel Marsa Alam, Red Sea, EgyptTraining takes place in classroom facilities, confined water and open water environments, depending on the scheduled ITC activities.TRAINING LANGUAGEEnglish is the main training language.German-language explanations and individual support may be available by prior arrangement.COURSE COMPLETIONAfter successfully completing all required training and assessments, eligible candidates may qualify as SSI Assistant Instructor Trainers, subject to current SSI Training Standards and professional certification requirements.REGISTRATION & CONTACTPlease contact us before booking so we can review your professional qualifications, teaching experience and eligibility.Mahmoud “Moudi” Heikal SSI Instructor Trainer & QMS Star Diving – Marsa AlamWhatsApp: +20 127 355 5600 Email: Mahmoud.hkl@outlook.com