| Course | Minimum age | Logged dives / Experience | Content / Sessions | Scope | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DiveMaster | 18 yrs | At least 40 logged dives plus experience in deep, navigation, night and limited-visibility diving | Science of Diving and Dive Guide training; mentoring; leading certified divers; assisting instructors | Guides certified divers and assists SSI instructors | Stress & Rescue certification, required specialties or equivalent experience, medical fitness |
| Assistant Instructor | 18 yrs | At least 75 open-water dives and 50 dive hours | Instructor Training Course (first part); academic and confined-water teaching practice | Can teach certain SSI programs under supervision and assist with all entry-level courses | Divemaster certification, required logged dives, current First Aid and O2 provider training |
| Open Water Instructor | 18 yrs | At least 100 open-water dives and 65 dive hours | Complete full Instructor Training Course and pass Instructor Evaluation | May teach and certify Open Water Diver, Scuba Diver, Advanced Adventurer and other core SSI programs | Assistant Instructor certification, required logged dives, Enriched Air Nitrox 40, medical fitness |