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Open Water Instructor

SSI Instructor Career

Following the Dive Control Specialist certification, you can enroll in the Instructor Training Course. Upon passing the Instructor Evaluation, you will be a certified Open Water Instructor. You are then able to teach and issue certifications for Open Water Diver, Advanced Adventurer and other programs.

from $559.00

Tioman Island (or Pulau Tioman, as it is known locally) is one of Malaysia's most popular islands, where the white sand beaches overhung by towering palm trees are lapped by clear, calm, and warm water teeming with all sorts of tropical marine life.

from $559.00

Diving in Bintan is perfect for beginners or a quick getaway.
The untouched nature of the dive sites also appeals to experienced divers, especially those with an interest in macro-life.

from $559.00

Wouldn’t you love to dive amongst crystal clear waters and a diverse array of marine life from the tiny pygmy seahorses to the deep sea mola mola or sunfish, with crazy currents to boot?
Set your heart on Diving In Bali against one of the many beautiful islands or beaches it offers!

from $559.00

Known as the Pearl of the Andaman, the waters of Phuket offer an abundance of marine life and wondrous dive sites. Explore sites like the King Cruiser Wreck, Koh Doc Mai, Shark Point or Phi Phi Island. Lucky divers may even encounter a Whale Shark or Manta at these sites!

from $789.00

Spend a weekend and enjoy the comforts of MV Nautica as we sail you to the best diving destinations in the area - Southern Riau Islands, Tioman and the Anambas Islands.
Hop on board and experience the carefree, leisure diving life on the MV Nautica liveaboard!

Open Water Instructor

Your mission as an Open Water Instructor is to convert new divers into committed divers and inspire and influence them to grow in their diving journey.

All aspiring Open Water Instructors will undergo the Instructor Training Course (ITC).
This is a unique training programme developed to ensure we stay competitive in today’s diving industry. The program has been updated to ensure that all Dive Professionals are equipped with the latest retail business training and industry knowledge. You will also build you teaching skills and pick up professional presentation/sales experience through modern workshops and practical applications.

Any newly certified SSI Open Water Instructor can be absolutely sure to have all necessary skills and knowledge to work successfully.

It is an opportunity to learn how to deliver “The Ultimate Dive Experience.”

Open Water Diver Course

What's Next?

The fun doesn’t need to stop there! With just a little more training, you can go even further – imagine diving in underwater shipwrecks, with sharks, or becoming an underwater photographer! It's your chance to move to the next level in your diving adventures.