Brisbane Dive Academy is an SSI Instructor Training Centre that offers the most comprehensive diver training of any dive centre in the region. We strive to provide one of the finest Instructor training programs available in Australia. Based on the philosophy that every student is a direct reflection of their mentor, we train all of our Instructors to the highest standards. With this backing, our Instructors always find work in the dive industry both here in Australia and overseas.
Candidates have travelled from far and wide to complete their training here with us including from as far as Bermuda and American Samoa!
To join the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or hold an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach. It begins with the Instructor Training Course combination, supported by immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you’ll be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can take the Assistant Instructor portion as a standalone step. This allows you to assist with real student courses, build valuable teaching experience, and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless – start your scuba diving instructor career now!
Brisbane Dive Academy's Instructor Training Course runs for 10 days straight, starting on a Thursday and going through until the Saturday. The Sunday is a day off to rest and relax before the Instructor Examination starts on the Monday.
During this program you will complete:
- Knowledge Development Presentations
- Confined Water Skill Presentations
- Open Water Skill Presentations
- Rescue Assessment
- Dive Skill Assessment
- Exams
- 400m Swim and 15 min Tread water
Prior to starting you will need to have completed the following:
- SSI ITC Online materials
- Dive Medical (valid within 12 months)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
One of the best things about the Instructor Training Course is that there is no maximum number of attempts. So long as you put in the effort and preparation, you will be successful not only in the ITC but also at the Instructor Examination and more importantly in real life.
Why choose Brisbane Dive Academy?
Brisbane Dive Academy is the premier destination for Instructor Training in Queensland with 2 Fulltime Instructor Trainers on staff. This is vital in ensuring that anyone who chooses to do their SSI Instructor training gets the guidance and mentoring that any professional needs at the beginning of their career.
We have a modern training facility set up with all the gadgets to make training comfortable and efficient,
Our classroom is fitted out with:
- 2 People per desk maximum
- Roof-mounted projector on to large projector screen
- Air conditioning
- Wi-fi
- Surround sound
- Fully networked training aid's
- Resource library
All of this has been set up to ensure that you get the most out of your training experience. We also have a secure drying area for washing and storing your gear while you are here.
On top of this, you will get instruction from the most experienced Instructor Trainer in Queensland.
What is Included?
- SSI Digital learning materials
- Pool Entry Fees
- Access to multiple SSI Instructor Trainers
- Tanks and Weights
What is do I need to bring?
- Online Academic Verification
- Current Dive Medical (no more than 9 months old)
- Laptop and mobile device with MySSI App installed
- Complete Total Dive System (excluding tanks and weights)
What can I do to prepare?
One of the best things you can do to prepare is relax, and since most of us can't relax before going into a course or examination the next best thing is to study and ask us to get out on one of our Open Water Diver courses to assist and brush up on those in water skills!