| Open Water Diver |
The first step in your quest for underwater adventure is to become an Open Water Diver.SSI's Open Water Diver program provides all of the materials a student needs to become a comfortable and knowledgeable diver.
Better yet, the SSI system provides the flexability that students need to fit their busy schedules.
The Open Water Diver program uses full motion video to enhance the training process.
SSI has packaged this video with the manual and workbook for home-study use so students can complete their classroom work in the comfort of their home - at their own pace.
| Deep Diver Specialty Course |
Deep diving is taught only to divers who have the necessary equipment, skills and experience.
During the course I learnt how to prepare for a deep dive, including dive planning, equipment needed and preparation, as well as emergency procedures. I also learnt about high altitude diving and flying after diving. Deep diving may not be for everybody but definetly requires special training and equipment.
| Stress and Rescue Diver |
Stress and Rescue teaches you how to detect and prevent stress in yourself and your diving companions, while developing the rescue skills needed to help another diver. Learn first-hand how to administer immediate care to a victim of a diving accident.
| Equipment Specialist |
This course did not make me a professional in the use and repair of specialised equipment. It did, however, give me the background and knowledge needed to make minor field repairsand to use specialised equipment that I had not used before.
I also learned about the function and design of basic diving equipment and the fine art of adjusting each piece of equipment. I found this course especially exciting and of great value being mechanically minded.
| Dive Control Specialist |
| MED Dive Specialty |
| Associate Instructor |
| Open Water Instructor |
| Cavern Diver |
The aim of this course is to introduce the student to the skills and theory required for cave and sinkhole diving. Also to train the student fully in the technique of cavern diving, make them aware of the role of the Cave Divers Association of Australia (see CDAA link) and to introduce the concept of environment care.
Equipment Suitable for Sinkhole Diving
Mask, Fins, Tank (50 cf minimum), Single hose regulator with SPG, octopus, Wetsuit or drysuit with hood, Buoyancy compensator, Submersible dive tables, Deco tables, Slate and pencil, Two good quality battery powered lights, Knife/Cutting device, Tether clip, Watch or timing device, Depth gauge, Reel and guideline (One per pair of divers).
| Sinkhole Diver |
The aim of this course is to train the student in various aspects of deep, freshwater diving directly applicable to sinkholes. This includes dive planning, environmental care and the dangers of deep diving. It also provides an introduction to climbing and belay techniques.
| Cave Diver |
| PADI Open Water Instructor |
| TDI Nitrox Diver |
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