SSI Divemaster
Do you dream of leading certified divers underwater? Do you want to improve your dive skills and take the first step towards becoming a scuba instructor? Become an SSI Divemaster.
Take the first exciting step towards earning your Divemaster rating now. The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey. Learn to safely lead certified divers in various environments and conditions.
By giving dive briefings, doing site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Divemaster in no time. Begin your diving career working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue the qualifications for Divemaster.
Candidate Prerequisites
• Minimum age: 15 years old. (Must be 18 years old to work as an active status Professional Divemaster).
• Have a Diver Stress and Rescue certification or equivalent.
• Must have logged at least 40 open water dives totaling 25 hours or more.
• 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: Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility, and Deep Diving.
Upon completion of the Divemaster and Science of Diving specialties, you can receive your Divemaster rating and start your professional career! (Subject to a one-time professional registration fee paid to SSI.)
Please bring a completed medical form with you to your first session.
| Requirements: | Candidate Prerequisites - Minimum age: 15 years old. (Must be 18 years old to work as an active status Professional Dive Guide). - Have a Diver Stress and Rescue certification or equivalent. - Must have logged at least 40 open water dives totaling 40 hours or more. - 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: Navigation, Night/Limited Visibility and Deep Diving. Requirements For Completion - Logged at least 50 open water dives totaling 32 hours or more. - Pass all requirements and evaluations listed in the Dive Guide Instructor Manual, including the Dive Guide Briefing and Dive Guiding evaluations. - Complete the candidate water fitness evaluation as outlined in the SSI Training Standards. - Complete a Dive Guide final exam with a passing score of 90%. |
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