Professional Scuba Dive Instructor or Guide

Leading the way to a world of underwater discovery

• Diver Level: Diver Stress and Rescue.
• Suitable for: more than 15 years old
• Previous Experience and required courses: Deep – Navigation – Night and Limited Visibility +40 Dives 
• Course Length: 7 days (including theory + dives)

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in the diving world? The Dive Guide program is here to help you get started. In this program, you will learn how to safely lead certified divers in a range of environments and conditions. Through dive briefings, site evaluations, and leading dives, you will become a confident Dive Guide. With the skills you gain, you can either start working as a Professional Dive Guide or continue your education to become a Divemaster. So why wait? Start your diving career today with the Dive Guide program.

The Professional Dive Guide – Dive Master program is a professional-level certification that allows you to become an expert in leading both recreational and technical diving operations. Through rigorous training, you will learn how to efficiently and safely lead certified divers in an array of environments and conditions, give dive briefings, evaluate dive sites and set up gear. You will be able to embark on the next step of your dive journey by beginning your diving career as a Professional Dive Guide or continuing on the road towards becoming an Dive Master. With this certification, you will be able to work around the world whether it be guiding dives near a calm beachside reef or guiding deep-sea exploration dives.

Features:

• Learn safety protocols for all types of diving operations
• Gain experience leading certified divers in various environments
• Improve dive briefing skills
• Advanced navigation techniques
• Experience setting up technical gear

Benefits:

• Properly trained professionals gain the confidence boost they need to stay safe underwater and lead divers on amazing dives.
• With this certification, divers who have proven their knowledge and skill can qualify for employment in different countries as well as work in a more specialized location such as technical Scuba Diving Centers.
• This certification also provides access to top industry equipment at discounted rates so new dive masters can purchase high-end gear without breaking the bank!

send us an email at tours@portoscuba.com

call us: +306980700070

send a message via WhatsApp

send an SMS text message

call us on Skype

call us or text us on Viber

send a message via Messenger

Dont forget to mention:

• Number of Persons, Possible Dates
• The hotel you ll be staying
• The activity you are interested in

Professional Assistant Instructor

Inspiring growth and confidence through safe, comprehensive, and personalized instruction

What Is a Professional Assistant Instructor?

• Diver Level: DiveMaster
• Suitable for: more than 18 years old
• Previous Experience and required courses: 60 dives
• Course Length: 7 days (including theory + dives)

If you are looking to advance your career in scuba diving, the SSI Assistant Instructor rating is a great next step after becoming a Divemaster. This rating allows you to gain valuable experience in teaching, including giving lectures and briefings, as well as conducting in-water training. Upon completing the Assistant Instructor rating, you may choose to take the Instructor Evaluation to become a fully certified Open Water Diving Instructor.

As an SSI Professional Scuba Instructor (PSAI), you’ll be a part of the world’s leading scuba training organization. You’ll have the opportunity to draw on your experience and mentor upcoming divers, use your passion for sharing knowledge and create an impact on those people entering the amazing world of diving.

Features:

• Personalized Training System– The signature PSAI course provides you with personalized training that emphasizes fine-tuning your diving skills, practice briefings and effective teaching techniques
• Continuing Education Training– This is available to both instructors and dive centre personnel to help stay up to date with current industry trends and technologies

Benefits:

• Gain Confidence as a Dive Professional – Becoming a PSAI will give you confidence in knowing you are capable of teaching quality scuba classes. With continuing education, you can remain up to date with every development within the Scuba Diving industry.
•  Assume Leadership Roles – The PSAI rating allows dive professionals the ability to take leadership roles within a dive operation or centre. Assist with Open Water Classes, teach in speciality courses, lead certified dives, become an assistant instructor for Instructor Specialties or even instructor crossover programs

send us an email at tours@portoscuba.com

call us: +306980700070

send a message via WhatsApp

send an SMS text message

call us on Skype

call us or text us on Viber

send a message via Messenger

Dont forget to mention:

• Number of Persons, Possible Dates
• The hotel you ll be staying
• The activity you are interested in

Professional Open Water Scuba Instructor

Explore. Educate. Empower. Dive into adventure

How to Become a Scuba Instructor

• Diver Level: Assistant Instructor
• Suitable for: more than 18 years old
• Previous Experience and required courses: Nitrox 40% + 100 dives
• Course Length: 1 day (including theory +2 dives)

To begin your journey as an SSI Instructor, you must first meet the requirements of a Divemaster or equivalent. The 3-Step Instructor Training Approach includes an Assistant Instructor/Instructor Training Course combination, which includes Digital Learning, followed by the Instructor Training Course (ITC). Upon successful completion of the ITC, you will enrol in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day program enables you to independently teach various key SSI programs such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress and Rescue, and Dive Guide. If you prefer to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs, the three steps of the approach can also be completely separately at your own pace and with a flexible schedule: Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course(ITC), and Instructor Evaluation(IE).

Instructor Requirements

This program is for anyone who wants to become an SSI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Whether you are already working in the dive industry and want to improve your credentials or you are an experienced diver looking to make the transition into teaching, the SSI Instructor Training Program is based on a progressive, three-step approach which will allow you to learn at your own pace and gain valuable dive industry experience before moving on to the next step of your SSI instructor career.

3-Step Instructor Training Approach

The 3-Step Instructor Training Approach includes an Assistant Instructor/Instructor Training Course combination, which includes Digital Learning, followed by the Instructor Training Course (ITC). Upon successful completion of the ITC, you will enrol in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Scuba Instructor. This 10-day program enables you to independently teach various key SSI programs such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress and Rescue, and Dive Guide. If you prefer to take more time to learn and gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs, the three steps of the approach can also be completely separately at your own pace and with a flexible schedule

Features:

• Learn to teach divers safely and responsibly
• Digital Learning Package
• Train to become an SSI Open Water Instructor
• Flexible schedule

Benefits:

• Earn a living teaching the safe, responsible way
• Master a new profession and get paid for it!
• Gain experience in teaching all SSI course levels from entry-level programs up to Divemaster
• Become part of a passionate group of professionals active in 120+ countries, get mentored by experienced SSI Pros, and network with fellow Instructors.

send us an email at tours@portoscuba.com

call us: +306980700070

send a message via WhatsApp

send an SMS text message

call us on Skype

call us or text us on Viber

send a message via Messenger

Dont forget to mention:

• Number of Persons, Possible Dates
• The hotel you ll be staying
• The activity you are interested in