SSI Coral Identification Speciality
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- All Course Materials and Certification
- Services of your Highly Trained and Professional Instructor and Support Team
SSI Coral Identification
The Coral Identification programme is a non-diving program designed to familiarise divers AND non-divers with the complexity of coral reef habitats and teaches you how you can help conserve these vital systems.
SSI CORAL IDENTIFICATION OVERVIEW
During this classroom based Speciality, you will learn about the biodiversity of coral reef systems and why they are so important to the ecosystem, the benefits they provide to island, coastal regions and tourism, how they benefit human health. What coral is, how it lives, grows and feeds and then how it dies. Then most importantly what we can do to preserve it.
WHAT WILL I DO DURING THE SSI CORAL IDENTIFICATION SPECIALITY?
Through the classroom session (if you choose classroom option) and pre-read undertaken via the SSI App you will:-
- Learn how coral reefs function;
- Why they are so important;
- Understand why coral is so important
- Learn why the reefs are in serious trouble
- Learn what YOU can do to prevent further decline
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE SSI CORAL IDENTIFICATION SPECIALITY?
Anyone who has an interest in the aquatic world and learning more about Coral reefs should. There are no prerequisites, age restrictions or water sessions required for this non-diving specialty and therefore its available to anyone who wants to make a difference.
HOW LONG DOES THE CORAL IDENTIFICATON SPECIALITY TAKE?
The course includes a mix of independent online study and optional instructor-led sessions(if you wish). You can complete it in as little as half a day, depending on your pace and schedule. It's flexible, fun, and full of fin facts!
If you choose our instructor led sessions, this allows you time with your instructor who can guide you through and answer any questions that you might have and a great course to take advantage of on a Dive Rutland warm water trip as our instructor will point out the various corals on any dive you join them on.
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
