{"product_id":"ssi-dive-guide","title":"SSI Dive Guide\/Divemaster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDive Guide \u003c\/strong\u003ecourse is the first step on an exciting journey. You will learn to safely \u003cstrong\u003eguide certified divers\u003c\/strong\u003e in various environments and conditions. Through dive briefings, assessing dive conditions, and leading dives, you will quickly develop into a confident Dive Guide. Begin your professional diving career as a Dive Guide or further qualify as a Divemaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/5635\/0759\/files\/ssi_Dive_Guide.avif?v=1763726894\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"191\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSSI Dive Guide program\u003c\/span\u003e provides every candidate with the necessary knowledge and skills to accompany and guide certified\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edivers on recreational dives. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eThe Diveguide level is not a Pro certification, meaning you do not receive SSI Pro Access and status (No annual fee to SSI)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDive Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eCandidate Prerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Minimum age 15 years (must be at least 18 years old to work in active status as a Professional Dive Guide).\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• A minimum of 40 logged open water dives, with at least 25 hours of dive time.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePossesses the following SSI certification, or an equivalent certification from an SSI recognized dive training organization:\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Diver Stress \u0026amp; Rescue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePossesses the following SSI certifications, equivalent certifications from a recognized association, or can provide proof of at least 5 experience dives in the following categories:\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Deep Diving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Navigation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Night \u0026amp; Limited Visibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDuration (DiveGuide\/Divemaster)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eapprox. 5 days theory and pool, open water, (training accompanying approx. 2-6 weeks depending on appointment) open water with rescue scenario, guidance, briefing and debriefing, creation of a dive site map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAdditional costs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSSI Diveguide\/Divemaster Kit, entrance fees, possibly equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePrerequisites for passing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Has logged at least 50 open water dives, with at least 32 hours of dive time.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• All prerequisites met and all evaluations passed as described in the Instructor Manual for the respective\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eprogram.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Pass the water fitness evaluation as described in the SSI Training Standards.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Pass the program-specific final exam with at least 90%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePrivileges in active status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eDive Guides may accompany and guide certified divers on recreational dives (Guidance).\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eProfessional Dive Guides in active status may also:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Teach, supervise, and certify the SSI Snorkeling program.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Qualify for the \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSSI Divemaster Level\u003c\/span\u003e by successfully completing the Science of Diving Specialty program.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eDive Guides may not:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Conduct, teach, or assist SSI training programs for non-certified divers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/5635\/0759\/files\/ssi_divemaster.webp?v=1763727550\" alt=\"\" width=\"298\" height=\"189\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eSSI Divemaster Level\u003c\/span\u003e distinguishes candidates who have the knowledge and training to perform the duties of a\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecertified assistant. The duties include assisting SSI Instructors in conducting entry-level and continuing education courses. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eAs a Divemaster, you receive SSI Pro Access, meaning you are an SSI Pro, receive professional access with corresponding job and further training offers, for which an annual fee is due to SSI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Minimum age: 18 years\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Minimum of 60 logged open water dives with a dive time of at least 40 hours.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eMust possess at least the following SSI certification(s) (no equivalents allowed):\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Science Of Diving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePossess the following SSI certification and be in active status (no equivalent certification allowed):\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Professional Dive Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003ePrivileges in active status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eIn addition to the duties of a Professional Dive Guide in active status, the \u003cstrong\u003eDivemaster\u003c\/strong\u003e in active status may:\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Act as a \u003cstrong\u003ecertified assistant\u003c\/strong\u003e in all SSI recreational diving programs.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Assist with open water training dives by accompanying no more than two (2) students at a time on underwater excursions.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Qualify as a Training Specialist for the SSI Ecology Specialty Programs.\u003cbr class=\"wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e• Participate in the SSI Instructor Training Course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_9 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe SSI DiveGuide \/ Divemaster Kit can be used for both courses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDuration (DiveGuide\/Divemaster)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eapprox. 4-5 days theory and pool, open water, (training accompanying depending on appointment) open water with rescue scenario, guidance, briefing and debriefing, creation of a dive site map\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAdditional costs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEntrance fees, possibly equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_15 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere is an SSI video that shows you some reasons to become an SSI Professional:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JYjvlchgrxY?si=_-HHDpPZnt5qSVM4\" title=\"YouTube video 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