Turn your passion for diving into a professional career with the SSI Divemaster program! Take the first step towards becoming a dive professional, developing the knowledge, skills and experience needed to guide certified divers, assist instructors and work in the international diving industry.
The program begins with the SSI Dive Guide training, where you will develop essential leadership, supervision and dive management skills under the guidance of an experienced SSI Instructor.
Prerequisites to Start
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- At least 40 logged and verified open water dives, totalling a minimum of 25 hours.
- SSI Diver Stress & Rescue certification (or equivalent from a recognised training agency).
- Deep Diving, Navigation and Night & Limited Visibility specialty certifications, or at least five logged experience dives in each area, subject to instructor verification.
What You Will Learn
Throughout your training, you will develop the skills required to:
- Plan, organise and lead recreational dives for certified divers.
- Supervise dive activities and manage dive groups.
- Conduct dive briefings and underwater tours.
- Identify potential risks and respond to diving emergencies.
- Demonstrate professional diving skills and leadership.
- Assist SSI Instructors during recreational scuba training programs, within the limits of your qualification.
Certification Pathway
Upon successful completion of the Dive Guide training requirements, you will receive your SSI Dive Guide certification.
To upgrade to the full SSI Divemaster professional rating, you must:
- Have at least 60 logged and verified open water dives, totalling a minimum of 40 hours.
- Complete the SSI Science of Diving specialty program and pass its final exam.
- Complete the SSI Scuba Professional final exam.
- Meet SSI Professional Active Status requirements, including the applicable professional registration and documentation.
Once all requirements are fulfilled, you will receive your SSI Divemaster certification.
Your Future in Diving
As an SSI Divemaster, you can work towards a rewarding career in the diving industry. You will be qualified to guide certified divers, act as a certified assistant during recreational scuba training programs and continue progressing towards becoming an SSI Instructor.
Start your professional diving journey with us and turn your passion into a career that can take you around the world!
Take the next step towards becoming a diving professional with our SSI Divemaster program.