SSI Dive Control Specialist and PADI Divemaster Program

Part Time or Full Time.

SSI Dive Control Specialist, or DiveCon, is our initial dive leadership level and is considered by many as the "fun" leadership rating. It's fun and satisfying because you can do more than any other entry-level dive leader. As a Dive Control Specialist you can:

• Work on dive boats, at resorts and retail stores, and take people diving
• Lead dive trips and tours
• Assist SSI Instructors in the pool and open water
• Teach skills in the pool under the direct supervision of an SSI Instructor
• Teach the SSI Scuba Skills Update program
• Teach the SSI Snorkeling program
• Teach selected SSI Specialty courses like:
  • Boat Diving, DAN O2, Equipment Techniques, Free Diving
  • Marine/Fish Identification, MX-10 Photo, Navigation,
  • Underwater Sign Language, Underwater Photo, Underwater Video
  • Teach selected First Aid and CPR programs

You can do more because you receive both dive master and assistant instructor training in the Dive Control Specialist course. With other agencies these components are separate courses.

You will study advanced physics, physiology and decompression theory. You'll practice advanced rescue techniques, fine-tune your diving skills and learn the basics of teaching.

Plus, there's a high demand for SSI Dive Control Specialists at retail shops and exotic resorts.

PADI Dive Master Program

This course is your adventure into the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems. You put this knowledge into action through an internship or series of practical training exercises.

• Minimum Number of Logged Dives: 60 for certification as PADI Divemaster
• Knowledge Development: 12 topics ranging from dive theory to assisting student divers in training
• Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization), PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization) and be at least 18 years old.