Are You a Qualified Scuba Dive Instructor? Here's How to Take Advantage of the Shortage to Maximise Your Career

Created/Last Modified: 24 Apr 2007

The world is your oyster!

Right now, the world is your oyster if you have a Scuba Diving Instructor qualification (and it appears that the situation is going to remain desperate for some time).

More and more facilities prefer employing scuba dive instructors with dual certification

Instructors with dual certification are highly sought after. If you are a certified Scuba Dive Instructor (from ANY agency at all) you can do our crossover course for the equivalent SSI Scuba Dive Instructor qualification to increase your employability.

Shortage of Scuba Dive Instructors

Right now, there is a shortage of SSI Scuba Dive Instructors in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.

Click here to browse the current list of vacancies on QJumpers. Look for the SSI logo.

"What does the crossover course involve?"

The SSI Instructor Crossover Course is designed to orient instructors who were trained by other certification agencies, to the teaching and sales philosophies, Training Standards and Education System of SSI.

For most experienced dive instructors it will be a fairly process. Learning the SSI philosophy, and familiarisation with the SSI materials, standards and procedures. Also involves evaluation of academic and pool/water skills.

"Where can I do the crossover scuba diving instructor course?"

We have SSI training facilities all over the country, all set up and ready to help you maximise your career options and employability: Kaitaia, Whangarei, Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Picton, Christchurch and Invercargill.

"How long is the crossover course?"

The SSI Instructor Crossover Course takes just 1-3 days, depending on your experience and currency. We can provide you with an assessment over the phone.

Ready to take advantage of the shortage and maximise your career?

Call Riaan today at SSI Head Office:

• Mobile: 021 563 563
• Email: riaan@scubaschools.co.nz
• Phone: (07) 571 4350

Don't have a scuba diving instructor qualification yet? Now is the time

If you have a SSI Master Diver (Open water, 4 specialties + stress rescue) or equivalent qualification, congratulations, you are ahead of the game.

Now is the time to upgrade to the SSI Professional Dive Instructor qualification, and secure your career in this industry.

Got your Open Water Certificate? Here's what you do next to make a career out of diving

If you have your Open Water certificate and you are excited at the prospect of taking your training to the next level to make a career out of Scuba Dive Instruction, then make a start today by enrolling on the Adventure Education Master Scuba Diver course and then the Adventure Education Professional Dive Instructor course.