SSI Specialty Instructor

Course Overview & Training Objectives

Authorizes an Open Water Instructor to teach and certify individual SSI Specialty programs such as Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility, Dry Suit, and Marine Ecology. Attained either by completing a Specialty Instructor Seminar with an Assistant Instructor Trainer / Instructor Trainer or via co-teaching experience (signing off student divers alongside a qualified instructor).

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 40m (130ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air / Nitrox
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 1 to 2 Days per specialty
• Required Training Dives: 2 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 8 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

SSI Open Water Instructor in active teaching status