Open Water Diver Course

The SSI Open Water Diver certification is the ideal way to learn to dive safely. Recognized worldwide, it allows you to dive to a depth of 18 meters, accompanied by a certified dive buddy.At AquaTao, we prioritize personalized instruction in a friendly atmosphere, with French-speaking instructors and small groups of no more than 4 students per instructor.Your TrainingThe training takes place over 2.5 days and includes:6 open-water dives.Theory courses using SSI digital materials.All diving equipment.Diving insurance.SSI Certification.ProcessThe day before – 5:30 p.m.Welcome to the center.Administrative formalities.Preparing Your Equipment.Days 1 and 2Class from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.The boat departs at 11:15 a.m.Two training dives in the afternoon.Day 3Meet at 6:15 a.m.Last two certification dives.Return to the center by late morning.Why Choose AquaTao?✔️ French- and English-speaking instructors.✔️ Small groups for high-quality learning.✔️ A comfortable boat specially equipped for diving.✔️ Some of Thailand’s most renowned dive sites.✔️ SSI certification is recognized worldwide.Have you ever gone diving?No problem! The Open Water course is designed for beginners.If you’d like to ease into diving before starting your certification, we also offer our Open Water Premium program, which includes an introductory dive (2 dives) followed by the Open Water course. It’s the perfect way to build confidence and get the most out of your learning experience.Whether you dream of seeing sea turtles and colorful coral reefs or continuing your adventure toward the Advanced Open Water certification, our team will be delighted to accompany you on this unforgettable experience in Koh Tao.

The Assistant Instructor + Instructor Training Course (AI + ITC) is a comprehensive professional training program that combines two essential steps to becoming an SSI Dive Instructor. This training consists of 13 days of intensive classes followed by a 2-day final exam (I.E.).This course provides you with the knowledge and training necessary to organize and lead beginner-level recreational diving courses and specialty programs taught by an Open Water Instructor.Learn the teaching skills needed to teach scuba divingMaster high-quality demonstrations for your future studentsUnderstanding SSI’s Philosophy and StandardsPrepare to Pass the Final I.E. (Instructor Evaluation) ExamINFO: You must plan to arrive at least 1 day before the start of the trainingAI + ITC Training ProgramPart 1: Assistant Instructor (5 days)Theory - 6 chapters:About SSI - Scuba School InternationalProfessional ResponsibilitiesAdministrative ManagementClassroom SessionsIn-Water TrainingAssistant Instructor ProgramsPractice:Academic Presentations: Comprehensive presentation of the Open Water Diver course (presentations of approximately 20 minutes)Protected-Water Demonstrations: Briefings, debriefings, and demonstrations of all Open Water exercisesPart 2: Instructor Training Course - ITC (8 days)Theory - 5 chapters:Open Water Diver ProgramOpen Water Diver SpecialtiesDiver Stress and Rescue and DivemasterThe Diving IndustryYour Career with SSI—Scuba School InternationalPractice:Academic Courses: Nitrox, Stress and Rescue, Dive Guide, Science of Diving, DivemasterIn-the-Water Demonstrations: Student Evaluations and Stress and Rescue ExercisesSkills After CertificationOnce you are certified as an Open Water Instructor (OWI) and React Right Instructor, you will be qualified to teach:Try Scuba / Basic DiverScuba DiverOpen Water DiverAdvanced Open WaterStress & RescueNitrox - EANxPerfect BuoyancyDive GuideScience of DivingDivemaster

Part 1: Assistant Instructor (5 days) Theory - 6 chapters: - Presentation of SSI - Scuba School International - Obligations of professionals - Administrative management - Theory sessions - In-water training - Assistant Instructor programs Practical: Academic presentations: Complete presentation of the Open Water Diver course (presentations of approx. 20 min) Demonstrations in a protected environment: Briefings, debriefings and demonstrations of all Open Water exercises --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Part 2: Instructor Training Course - ITC (8 days) Theory - 5 chapters: - Open Water Diver program - Open Water Diver specialties - Diver Stress and Rescue and Divemaster - The diving industry - Your career with SSI- Scuba School International Practical: Academic presentations: Nitrox, Stress and Rescue, Dive Guide, Science of Diving, Divemaster Open water demonstrations: Student evaluations and Stress and Rescue exercises Post-certification skills: Once certified as an Open Water Instructor (OWI), you will be able to teach: -Try Scuba / Basic Diver -Scuba Diver -Open Water Diver -Advanced Open Water -Stress & Rescue -Nitrox - EANx -Perfect Buoyancy -Dive Guide -Science of Diving -Divemaster

Becoming an SSI Specialty Instructor is easy. Continue your diver training as an instructor by enrolling in a Specialty Instructor Seminar for each diving specialty you wish to teach. You can also co-teach the specialty you're interested in with an experienced Specialty Instructor, or request verification of your experience and send it directly to SSI. Teach more specialties to automatically qualify as an Advanced Open Water Instructor.