SSI Dive Guide (DG). 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.
As a certified SSI Dive Guide (DG) you can:

  • Give underwater tours to certified scuba divers
  • Teach Snorkel Diving after passing the Snorkel Instructor Module
  • Issue Snorkel Diver certifications

 Prerequisite:
Minimum age: 15 Years
Must be 18 years old to work as an Active Status Dive Guide
Must have completed the Advanced Adventurer program or higher or hold an equivalent rating from a recognized agency
Must have a Diver Stress and Rescue certification or equivalent
Must have logged at least 40 open water dives totaling 25 hours or more.
Must have Current CPR/First Aid and Oxygen Administration
Must have a Current Medical

Have completed the following specialty programs or provide proof of experience byby showing a minimum of five (5) logged experience dives in each of the following areas:
  • Navigation
  • Night/Limited Visibility
  • Deep Diving
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.

Requirements for completion:
  • Logged at least 50 open water dives totaling 25 hours or more
  • Pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the Dive Guide Instructor Manual
  • Complete the water skills evaluation as outlined in the SSI Dive Guide Instructor Manual
  • Complete a Dive Guide final exam with a passing score of 90%
 Tuition: $299
Digital Dive Guide Student Kit - Diamond Version: $120
SSI Diver Surface Marker Buoy (Required) & Dive Guide / Divemaster Training Record $60.00
SSI Registration Fee: $70.00

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 SSI Divemaster (DM). Dive Guide + Science of Diving, equals Divemaster.
Divemasters can also lead and guide certified divers, as well as assist with both classroom and pool under direct supervision of an SSI Instructor.

Candidate Prerequisites
  • Minimum Age: 18 years old
  • Must be an active status Dive Guide i professional status
  • Have the Science of Diving certificatgion
  • Logged at least 60 open water dives totaling 40 hours or more.

As a certified SSI Divemaster (DM) you can:
  • Do all Dive Guide activities
  • Assist active SSI Instructors in academics, pool and open water training under direct supervision.
Divemasters 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.

Science of Diving Course Information: Click here.

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