| 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 |