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SSI Dive Guide
The Dive Guide speciality is perfect for the diver who naturally finds themselves as the one others look to, to lead a dive. This will equip you with the knowledge and skills to accept the role.
This Specialty can also be taken from the age of 15. We know from experience some of our younger members have completed all other specialties are in limbo until they turn 18 and can become a Dive Pro. Now they can complete the course at 15 and upgrade to Professional status as soon as they turn 18 (on completion of the Science of Diving speciality)
This program gives you the skills and experience required to safely lead groups of certified divers.
WHAT CAN SSI DIVE GUIDES DO?
On successful completion of the program Dive Guides may guide certified divers on recreational scuba dives.
What will I do as part of the SSI Dive Guide Course?
Complete the Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation
Attend a number of academic sessions with one of our SSI Professionals where you will
- learn all about the role of a Dive Guide, such as how to be an effective group leader, legal and safety applications, identifying and managing stress, the components of a controlled dive briefing, dive plan and executing that dive.
- Deliver a Dive Briefing
- Deep and Night Dive Workshop
Complete a final written exam requiring a 90% pass score.
During confined water session you will
- Perform all of the original open water skills to an expert diver-level
- Refine the following skills from your Stress and Rescue Course
- Diver Rescue
- Rescuing an Unconscious Diver
- Missing Diver Search
During Open Water session(s) you will
- Demonstrate the following skills from your Stress and Rescue Course
- Diver Rescue
- Rescuing an Unconscious Diver
- Missing Diver Search
- Plan / guide and debrief a dive for a number of divers
Prior to certification have 50 logged dives totalling 32 hours or more.
What do I need to start the SSI Dive Guide Course?
- Minimum Age: 15
- Certification Prerequisites: Diver Stress and Rescue certification or agency equivalent, 40 logged Dives totalling 25 hours or more
- Certification or equivalent experience: Navigation, Night and Limited Visibility and Deep Diving.
Do I have to have my own Dive Equipment for the SSI Dive Guide Course?
The list of equipment you require is:
- Full set of standard SCUBA equipment – Mask, fins, snorkel, BCD or Wing and regulator set with gauge
- Air Cylinder – 2 recommended
- Adequate Exposure protection – Drysuit
- Dive Computer
- Compass
- Knife/Cutting device
- 2 Surface signalling devices – 1 whistle and 1 DSMB
- Slate and pencil
- Torch
During your training with us, we will loan you equipment you do not have as long as you hold the required qualification ie. Drysuit Diver to use a drysuit.
If you wish to build up your personal dive kit we have lots of equipment packages from leading dive manufacturers available to purchase
Course Price includes: -
- SSI Elearning Materials 93700580 Divemaster / Dive Guide Kit
ANY OTHER COSTS TO THE SSI DIVE GUIDE?
- Entrance fees to training sites are not included
- SSI Professional Base Package
HOW LONG DOES THE COURSE TAKE?
This course takes approximately five days (1 day Classroom, 3 Days open water and five pool sessions - 2 hours each in length).
What are my Next Steps after my SSI Dive Guide Course?
On successful completion of the program, Dive Guides may guide certified divers on recreational scuba dives and when 18 become an SSI Divemaster or you might already be over 18 but at the time did not want to become a Dive Professional but now is the time.
Become an SSI Divemaster
- Be 18 years old
- Complete and sign the SSI Professional Agreement
- Upload proof of First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Provder
- Pay the Registration Fee; and
- Complete the SSI Science of Diving Digital Exam (if not already completed the speciality)Speciality program
Prior to any Diver training course students need to complete a Mandatory Medical Questionaire.
Please ensure that you have read the Medical Statement and are sure that you will be able to commence any diver training PRIOR to paying as our Training Terms Conditions apply after payment has been made.
A doctor's confirmation of fitness to dive is required if you answer YES to any medical condition on the Medical Statement.
Please note that if you need a Physician signoff most of our local surgeries WILL NOT sign this form, we suggest you contact Midlands Dive Chamber 01788 579 555 in this instance.
You can check out the Medical Statement here:
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Oakham Swimming Pool
The 25m heated swimming pool at Oakham School's Leisure Centre is perfect for scuba diver training and kids' diving courses. This state-of-the-art facility provides laned sections for focused training and a comfortable, warm environment, ensuring an ideal learning experience for divers of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're refining your technique or introducing children to the wonders of diving, our pool offers the perfect setting.
Our pool session(s) are on Saturday evenings from 18:00 - 20:00, with a meet at the Dive Centre prior (this time will be confirmed when you book). The time at the Dive Centre is spent on various activities depending on which course you are undertaking but for all first session this will involve introducing you to your instructor, the dive equipment you will be using in the pool, a safety briefing and the evenings activities. During non term time then we have a pool session available on a Thursday from 19:00 - 21:00.
First Aid
First Aid
Our team of highly experienced instructors will be on hand to guide you through every step of the way
