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Referral Diver

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Referral Diver

  • Diving Course
  • Underwater Beginner
  • Scuba Enthusiasts
  • Family Trip
  • Min.: 2 Participants
  • Max.: 6 Participants

Event description

The SSI Referral Diver program is intended to provide students with the knowledge and training necessary to dive autonomously with an equally- or more-qualified buddy in a pool equivalent with their training. A student that completes all the academic sections and pool/confined water sessions for the Open Water Diver program can be issued the Referral Diver digital card with the intent of completing their open water training dives at a later date and/or with another dive center/resort.

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION
  • Complete all academic sections and assessments outlined in the Open Water Instructor Manual.
  • Complete an Open Water Diver final exam with a passing score of 80%.
  • Complete all pool/confined water sessions and skill evaluations outlined in the Open Water Instructor Manual.
  • Complete the water skills evaluation outlined in the Open Water Instructor Manual.
  • Water skills evaluations must be completed before participating in any open water training dives.
CERTIFICATION
  • Upon completion of all academic and pool/confined water requirements, including water skills evaluation and final exam, an Open Water Instructor or higher must issue a digital Referral Diver certification card.
  • Certified Referral Divers may dive autonomously with an equally- or more-qualified buddy in a pool equivalent with their training.
UPGRADES

To upgrade a Referral Diver to Scuba Diver, Indoor Diver or Open Water Diver:

  • The SSI Instructor completing the open water training dives must upgrade the student in ODiN in order for them to receive their digital certification card.
  • Open water training dives for all SSI programs are required to be completed within six (6) months of the last academic or in-water training session.
  • If it has been more than six (6) months from the issue date of the Referral Diver certification, an SSI Dive Professional must conduct a re-evaluation (both knowledge and skill review) to determine if the student is sufficiently proficient to continue to the open water training dives.
  • If it has been more than 12 months since the student’s last in-water session, the student must complete a Scuba Skills Update and re-take and pass the Open Water Diver final exam.

Included in Offer

Referral Diver (Academics & Pool only)

SSI Open Water Referral Diver
Start your scuba certification with Test the Waters Alaska!
The SSI Referral Diver program allows you to complete the academic and confined-water/pool portions of the SSI Open Water Diver program with us. Once you successfully complete these requirements, you can receive an SSI Referral Diver digital card and complete your required open-water training dives with Test the Waters Alaska or another participating SSI Dive Center or Resort at a later date.
Course Price: $500Previous Try Scuba participants receive a $100 discount.
What's Included
- SSI digital learning and academics- Confined-water/pool training- Professional instruction- Required skills development- SSI Referral Diver digital card upon successful completion of all referral requirements
Student Equipment
Students are required to have their own mask, snorkel, and fins for training. We can help you select and properly fit your equipment before class.
Before Pool Training
Your SSI profile, required paperwork, and assigned academic coursework must be completed as directed before beginning your scheduled training sessions.
Once your referral training is complete, you're ready for the next step: completing your open-water training dives and earning your SSI Open Water Diver certification!SSI Open Water Referral Diver
Start your scuba certification with Test the Waters Alaska!
The SSI Referral Diver program allows you to complete the academic and confined-water/pool portions of the SSI Open Water Diver program with us. Once you successfully complete these requirements, you can receive an SSI Referral Diver digital card and complete your required open-water training dives with Test the Waters Alaska or another participating SSI Dive Center or Resort at a later date.
Course Price: $500Previous Try Scuba participants receive a $100 discount.
What's Included
- SSI digital learning and academics- Confined-water/pool training- Professional instruction- Required skills development- SSI Referral Diver digital card upon successful completion of all referral requirements
Student Equipment
Students are required to have their own mask, snorkel, and fins for training. We can help you select and properly fit your equipment before class.
Before Pool Training
Your SSI profile, required paperwork, and assigned academic coursework must be completed as directed before beginning your scheduled training sessions.
Once your referral training is complete, you're ready for the next step: completing your open-water training dives and earning your SSI Open Water Diver certification!

Facts and Training Standards

10 Years Minimum Age for certification
6 Minimum Pool/Confined Sessions during Training
See full Training Standards 

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Test The Waters, Alaska

1511 Richardson Hwy, 99705 North Pole, AK - United States
$500.00
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Referral Diver

Test The Waters, Alaska

1511 Richardson Hwy, 99705 North Pole, AK - United States
$500.00
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Referral Diver

$500.00

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