Enriched Air Nitrox (40%)

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.

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.

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.