Decompression Diving

To join the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or hold an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach. It begins with the Instructor Training Course combination, supported by immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you’ll be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can take the Assistant Instructor portion as a standalone step. This allows you to assist with real student courses, build valuable teaching experience, and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless – start your scuba diving instructor career now!

SSI Basic Diver Program at Oceans 5 Gili Air The SSI Basic Diver Program at Oceans 5 Gili Air is the perfect introduction for anyone curious about scuba diving but not yet ready to commit to a full certification course. This program allows you to safely experience the underwater world while learning the fundamental skills needed to dive under the supervision of an SSI Professional. During the Basic Diver program, you will learn essential diving skills and basic theory that will prepare you for your first underwater adventure. After a short briefing and skill practice with your instructor, you will enter the ocean and experience scuba diving to a maximum depth of 12 meters. Throughout the entire dive, you will be accompanied and closely supervised by an experienced SSI Professional, ensuring your safety and comfort at all times. This program is ideal for beginners who want to discover what scuba diving feels like in a relaxed and supportive environment. Around the beautiful reefs of Gili Air, Basic Diver participants often encounter colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and sometimes even sea turtles during their first dive. One of the great advantages of the SSI Basic Diver Program is that it can be credited toward further diving education. If you decide that you love diving and want to continue, the entire Basic Diver program can be applied toward the SSI Scuba Diver Course or the full SSI Open Water Diver Course within six months. This means your first dive experience becomes the first step in your diving journey. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the program is conducted with small groups and experienced instructors who prioritize safety, comfort, and personal attention. Our goal is not only to show you the beauty of the underwater world but also to make sure your first diving experience is relaxed, enjoyable, and unforgettable. If you have always wondered what it feels like to breathe underwater, the SSI Basic Diver Program at Oceans 5 Gili Air is the perfect place to begin your adventure.

The SSI Decompression Diving Specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You will learn to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational total diving system and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use your dive computer features, including switching gases, gas integration, time-to-reserve, and time-to-surface. Using these computer functions will become second nature, enabling you to safely conduct dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore stunning deep dive sites or larger wrecks without being restricted by the traditional no-decompression limits. The opportunities to expand your diving adventures have just got bigger!