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SSI Scuba Diving Courses

The following 44 SSI scuba diving courses and ratings are incorporated into our tertiary scuba diving programmes:

7 Beginner Courses (No prerequisites, just jump right in!)
1 Scuba Skills Update Course (Ensure your ability is up to your older certifications)
19 Specialty Courses (To add on to your Open Water Certificate)
3 Specialty Ratings (To acknowledge the number of specialty courses you have done and your dive experience)
5 Technical Extended Range Courses (To extend your depth capability)
1 Crossover Course (Whatever your instructor rating and certificate provider there is an SSI equivalent to improve your career prospects and enjoyment)
8 Instructor Courses & Ratings (Make a career out of teaching others the wonders of scuba diving)

	1. Snorkel Diver	Become familiar with snorkelling equipment and how to get the most out of a snorkelling experience. Find out more>>
	2. Try Scuba	Try Scuba is your introduction to Scuba Diving. Experience diving in a pool, under the direct supervision of a dive leader, with a minimal amount of instruction and classroom time. Find out more>>
	3. Scuba Rangers	Enrol your kids in “The Scuba Rangers” courses for 8 – 12 year olds. Find out more>>
	5. Indoor Diver	Now you can complete scuba diving training in an indoor dive center during the cold season. Find out more>>
	4. Scuba Diver	Get your first diving qualification in half the time it takes for the Open Water Diver course. Find out more>>
	6. Junior Open Water Diver	Makes open water diving available for younger divers aged between 10 and 15 years old. Find out more>>
	7. Open Water Diver	The most popular scuba diving course really opens up your options. Find out more>>

	8. Scuba Skills Update	Perhaps it has been a year or more since youve been diving, ensure your skills and knowledge are up-to-date with this refresher course. Find out more>>

	9-27. Specialty Courses [19]	There are 19 specialty courses to choose from to really differentiate yourself and grow your skill base. Find out more>>
	28. Specialty Diver	[Rating] For divers that have learnt 2 specialties and have done 12 or more dives, its time to apply for your Specialty Diver rating. Find out more>>
	29. Advanced Open Water Diver	[Rating] For divers that have learnt 4 specialties and have done 24 or more dives, its time to apply for your Advanced Open Water Diver rating. Find out more>>
	30. Master Diver	[Rating] For divers that have learnt 5 specialties and have done 50 or more dives, its time to apply for your Master Diver rating. Find out more>>
	31-35. Technical Extended Range (TechXR) [5]	For divers that want to extended their depth capability 5 more advanced courses are available. Find out more>>

	36. Crossover to SSI	Crossover your instructor qualifications and ratings to SSI to increase your employability. Find out more>>

	37. Dive Control Specialist	This thorough training makes the SSI DiveCon a well-prepared, well-educated, versatile and marketable dive leader. Find out more>>
	38. Associate Instructor	Become qualified to teach a number of courses, and provide additional support to Open Water Instructors for larger classes. Find out more>>
	39. Open Water Instructor	This programme prepares you to become an active member of the scuba industry, a successful educator, and a valuable dive business employee. Find out more>>
	40. Specialty Instructor	[Rating] Open Water Instructors that are qualified to teach 2 specialties, may apply for the Specialty Instructor rating. Find out more>>
	41. Advanced Open Water Instructor	[Rating] For Specialty Instructors certified to teach 4 specialties and who have certified 20 students with Open Water Diver, your new dive card awaits you. Find out more>>
	42. Dive Control Specialist Instructor	Make the jump from training divers to training Dive Leaders. Find out more>>
	43. Instructor Trainer	Learn how to train Advanced Open Water Instructors, Dive Control Specialist Instructors and Crossovers. Find out more>>
	44. Instructor Certifier	Instructor Certifiers are authorised to conduct Instructor Evaluations. Find out more>>

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Diver approaches cave

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