ITC - Instructor Training Course

 Course that certifies students to conduct recreational scuba dives within agency depth limits (typically 18 m / 60 ft). Covers safety procedures, underwater navigation, and proper use of scuba equipment.Objectives:Teach basic scuba diving principles and underwater safety.Enable students to plan and perform buddy recreational dives.Develop practical skills: buoyancy control, equalization, air management, and emergency procedures.Course content:Theory: diving physics and physiology, hazards and prevention, equipment, dive planning, hand signals, and basic regulations.Confined-water training: gear assembly, entries/exits, breathing underwater, equalization, buoyancy exercises, and emergency skills.Open-water dives: usually 4 supervised dives to practice skills, basic navigation, and buddy communication.Methodology: Classroom or e-learning theory, confined-water practice (pool), and supervised open-water dives (ocean, lake, or quarry) with continuous practical assessment.Prerequisites:Minimum age per agency (commonly 10–12 for junior, 15 for full certification).Basic swimming ability and reasonable physical fitness; medical clearance recommended or required.Valid ID.Certification: International certification from the chosen agency (e.g., PADI, SSI, NAUI, CMAS) upon completion of theory, confined-water skills, and required open-water dives. Allows buddy diving to the certification depth limit.Basic equipment (provided or rented): Mask, snorkel, fins, BCD, regulator, tank, pressure gauge; wetsuit as needed.

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the Divemaster program. All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program. When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified. Upgrade to Divemaster right away or any time after by self-studying the Science of Diving materials, passing the Digital Final Exam which makes you an SSI Professional.

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.