Open Water Instructor

The SSI SCR Extended Range program introduces you to diving beyond the limits of recreational no-decompression limits. You will learn the concepts of self-sufficiency and redundancy that are essential when performing a rebreather dive. Learn how to independently plan and perform limited decompression dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters / 132 feet using the Mares Horizon semi-closed rebreather (SCR). Become completely self-sufficient with SSI's unique SCR training techniques and Extended Range skills. Learn SCR dive planning, in-water skills, problem-solving techniques, and emergency scenario management. Take your SCR rebreather training to its highest level with the SSI SCR Extended Range program today!

Assistant Instructor Trainers prepare Assistant Instructors to teach academics and conduct in-water training. As an Assistant Instructor Trainer, you are also qualified to assist Instructor Trainers, giving you valuable experience along your scuba diving instructor pathway. When ready, you can finish the Instructor Training Seminar, allowing you to become an SSI Instructor Trainer. Start your journey to create scuba diving instructors today.

Get started today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to participate in SSI's 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with the combination of Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course, accompanied by Digital Learning. Upon successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program entitles you to teach several major SSI programs independently, such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. For those who wish to dedicate more time to learning and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, the 3 parts can also be done as single steps – Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE), one after the other, at your own pace and with a flexible schedule.