Beginner Certifications
Courses to try diving for the first time under experienced supervision.
SCUBA Diver
Course duration : approximately 2 days
The SSI Scuba Diver program is a great way to build your diving skills and confidence through a combination of online learning, confined water training and open water dives.
You’ll learn everything you need to safely scuba dive in open water to depths of up to 12 metres with an SSI Professional.
The program covers almost half of the SSI Open Water Diver course, giving you a head start towards becoming a fully certified diver.
When you’re ready to continue, upgrading is easy, simply complete the remaining academic and confined water training, along with two open water training dives.
Minimum Age :10
Amount of Academic Sessions : 3
Academic Sessions are available as Digital Learning and can be studied by the student before attending the course at the dive centre.
Amount Confined Water Sessions : 2
Amount of Open Water Sessions : 2
Maximum Training Depth : 12 m / 40 ft
Suggested duration : 2 Days
Certification Prerequisites:
- Fit to swim
- No certification prerequisites
Open Water Diver
Course duration : approximately 3 days
The SSI Open Water Diver program is the perfect way to begin your journey as a certified scuba diver and opens the door to a lifetime of underwater adventures. Combining flexible online learning with personalized instruction, confined water practice and open water training dives, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to feel comfortable and confident underwater.
With your SSI Professional guiding you throughout the course, you’ll learn how to plan and conduct dives safely while building your practical skills in real diving environments. By the end of the program, you’ll have the experience and confidence to continue exploring the underwater world and earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.
Minimum Age :10
Amount of Academic Sessions : 6
Academic Sessions are available as Digital Learning and can be studied by the student before attending the course at the dive centre.
Amount Confined Water Sessions : 6
Amount of Open Water Sessions : 4
Maximum Training Depth : 18 m / 60 ft
Suggested duration : 3 Days
Certification Prerequisites:
- Fit to swim
- No certification prerequisites
Refresh Your Skills
SCUBA Skills Update
Course duration : half day
Planning a dive trip but haven’t been underwater for a while? The SSI Scuba Skills Update is designed to help you shake off the rust and get back to diving with confidence.
This flexible refresher program allows you to review and practise the core scuba skills from your Open Water Diver training under the guidance of an SSI Professional. You’ll revisit important techniques such as buoyancy control, equipment handling, underwater communication, and emergency procedures, helping you feel comfortable and in control before returning to open water.
The session will be adapted to your experience level and requirements. It’s an excellent way to prepare for more enjoyable diving, ensuring you spend less time worrying about your skills and more time enjoying the incredible marine life around you.
Minimum Age :10
Amount of Academic Sessions : 5
Academic Sessions are available as Digital Learning and can be studied by the student before attending the course at the dive centre.
Amount Confined Water Sessions : 1
Amount of Open Water Sessions : n/a
Maximum Training Depth : 5 m / 15 ft
Suggested duration : Half Day
Certification Prerequisites:
- Fit to swim
- Open Water Diver Certification
Fitness to Dive
You must be in reasonable health to go SCUBA Diving. You can check the basic requirements here;
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