This program is an introduction into the world of Dive Professionals. As a Dive Guide, you will be qualified to lead certified divers on a variety of scuba diving adventures. Dive Guides are required to work through an active SSI Dive Center and, when necessary, with an active SSI Instructor.
*Dive Guides are required to have the same equipment that is required of student 
divers in other SSI programs, plus any other special equipment for being a Dive Professional.
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Give underwater tours to certified scuba divers
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Teach Snorkel Diving after passing the Snorkel Instructor Module
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Issue Snorkel Diver certifications
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Minimum age: 15 years
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Must be 18 years old to work as an Active Status Dive Guide
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Must have completed the Advanced Adventurer program or higher or hold an equivalent rating from a recognized agency
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Must have a Diver Stress and Rescue certification or equivalent
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Must have logged at least 40 open water dives totaling 25 hours or more
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Must have Current CPR/First Aid and Oxygen Administration
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Must have a Current Medical
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Have completed the following specialty programs or provide proof of experience by showing a minimum of five (5) logged experience dives in each of the following areas:
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Navigation
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Night/Limited Visibility
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Deep Diving
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Logged at least 50 open water dives totaling 25 hours or more
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Pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the Dive Guide Instructor Manual
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Complete the water skills evaluation as outlined in the SSI Dive Guide Instructor Manual
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Complete a Dive Guide final exam with a passing score of 90%
- Tuition: $299
- Digital Dive Guide Student Kit: $160
- SSI Diver Surface Marker Buoy (Required) & Dive Guide / Divemaster Training Record: $60
- SSI Registration Fee: $70
Please
contact us if you are interested in signing up for the Dive Guide program.
