SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Star Diving – Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt
Take 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 & SCHEDULE
- Instructor Training: Approximately 10 days
- Additional Preparation: Practical training, mock evaluations and individual coaching before the IE
- Online Preparation: 2 sessions before arrival
- Instructor Evaluation: Scheduled according to the official SSI IE calendar
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
1. Academic Teaching
- Preparing and delivering professional academic presentations
- Effective teaching and communication techniques
- Student evaluation and feedback
- SSI teaching standards and procedures
2. Confined Water Training
- Instructor-level skill demonstrations
- Confined water teaching presentations
- Student supervision and safety
- Problem recognition and correction
3. Open Water Training
- Planning and conducting open water teaching sessions
- Student management and supervision
- Open water presentations and evaluations
- Safety procedures and emergency management
4. Professional Development
- SSI Training Standards
- Dive theory and teaching methodology
- Course planning and organization
- Professional responsibilities and dive center operations
5. Instructor Evaluation Preparation
- Academic presentation practice
- Confined water teaching practice
- Open water teaching practice
- Mock evaluations and personal feedback
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates 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 INCLUDED
- SSI Instructor Training Course
- SSI digital learning materials
- SSI Instructor Training Kit
- Two online preparation sessions before arrival
- Academic, confined water and open water teaching practice
- Individual coaching and IE preparation
- SSI Instructor Evaluation fee
ACCOMMODATION & EQUIPMENT
Accommodation 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 INCLUDED
- Flights and airport transfers
- Personal 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 assessments
TRAINING LOCATION
Star Diving – SSI Training Center
MG Alexander The Great Hotel
Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt
Training takes place in classroom facilities, confined water and open water environments, depending on the training activities and sea conditions.
TRAINING LANGUAGE
English is the main training language.
German-language explanations and individual support may be available by prior arrangement.
COURSE COMPLETION
After 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 & CONTACT
Please contact us before booking so we can review your qualifications and confirm your place.
Mahmoud “Moudi” Heikal
SSI Instructor Trainer & QMS
Star Diving – Marsa Alam
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/201273555600
Email: Mahmoud.hkl@outlook.com