SSI Open Water Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Turn your passion for diving into a rewarding professional career with the SSI Open Water Instructor Training Course! Designed for experienced SSI Divemasters and qualified diving professionals, this comprehensive program prepares you to become a confident, knowledgeable and professional scuba diving instructor.
Under the guidance of an experienced SSI Instructor Trainer, you will develop the teaching abilities, practical skills and professional knowledge required to independently teach and certify recreational scuba divers.
What You Will Learn
- Deliver engaging and effective academic presentations.
- Organise and conduct confined water training sessions.
- Teach and demonstrate essential scuba diving skills.
- Plan and supervise open-water training dives.
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Manage student safety and prevent potential diving incidents.
- Apply SSI teaching methodologies, standards and procedures.
- Develop professional communication, leadership and instructional skills.
Course Details
- Training format: Academic presentations, confined water teaching sessions and open-water training presentations.
- Suggested duration: Approximately 72–85 hours.
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Prerequisites: SSI Divemaster or an equivalent recognised professional qualification, together with all applicable SSI prerequisites.
- Next step: SSI Instructor Evaluation (IE).
Your Path to Becoming an SSI Instructor
Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course, you will be eligible to attend the SSI Instructor Evaluation (IE), provided all applicable requirements are met.
After successfully passing the IE and fulfilling all certification requirements, you will earn your SSI Open Water Instructor certification.
As an SSI Open Water Instructor, you will be qualified to teach and certify students in entry-level recreational scuba diving programs and continue expanding your professional qualifications through additional instructor training.
Start Your Professional Diving Career
Gain the knowledge, confidence and teaching experience to turn your passion into a profession. Join our SSI Open Water Instructor Training Course and take the next step towards an exciting career in the international diving industry!
Ready to become a diving instructor? Book your SSI Instructor Training Course with us today and start your journey towards becoming an SSI Open Water Instructor!