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TRY SCUBA
The SSI Try Scuba program is your introduction to the underwater world. This entry-level program gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world, in a confined water setting. You will earn the SSI Try Scuba recognition rating.
Minimum Age: | 8 |
Certification Prerequisites: | None |
Academic Sessions: | Try Scuba Pool |
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 1 |
Open Water Dives: | 0 |
Maximum Training Depth: | 5 meters / 15 feet |
Suggested Duration: | None |
SCUBA RANGER
The SSI Scuba Rangers Program is a club that offers numerous diving activities for children ages 8 – 12. Safety is a top priority and Scuba Rangers programs are only taught by specially trained instructors in a pool, or under confined water conditions in a protected area up to a maximum depth of 5 meters. You will earn the Scuba Rangers recognition rating.
Minimum Age: | 8 |
Certification Prerequisites: | None |
Academic Sessions: | 1 |
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Varies |
Open Water Dives: | Pool / Confined Water only |
Maximum Training Depth: | 5 meters / 15 feet |
Suggested Duration: | 14 – 20 hours |
BASIC DIVER
This program gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world, in a confined water and open water setting – without committing to a longer certification program. If you decide to become an Open Water Diver within six months of completing your Basic Diver program, your first open water dive will be credited as one of the required training dives.
Minimum Age: | 10 |
Certification Prerequisites: | None |
Academic Sessions: | Basic Diver |
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 1 |
Open Water Dives: | 1 |
Maximum Training Depth: | 12 meters / 40 feet |
Suggested Duration: | None |
SCUBA DIVER
This program is for students who do not have the time to complete the Open Water Diver program, and provides you with the training and experience required to dive in open water environments under the supervision of a dive professional. You will earn the SSI Scuba Diver certification, which can be upgraded to the SSI Open Water Diver certification with additional training.
Minimum Age: | 10 |
Certification Prerequisites: | None |
Academic Sessions: | Online Program |
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 3 |
Open Water Dives: | 2 |
Maximum Training Depth: | 12 meters / 40 feet |
Suggested Duration: | 10 – 16 hours |
OPEN WATER DIVER
This globally-recognized certification program is the best way to begin your life-long adventure as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.
Minimum Age: | 10 |
Certification Prerequisites: | None |
Academic Sessions: | Online Program |
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 6 |
Open Water Dives: | 4 |
Maximum Training Depth: | 18 meters / 60 feet (age 15+) |
Suggested Duration:
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16 – 32 hours
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OWD & ENRICHED AIR NITROX
This package combines the Open Water Diver with the Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty program.
You will earn the Open Water Diver and Enriched Air Nitrox (32% or 40%) Specialty certifications after completing these programs.
Certification Prerequisites: | Please refer to individual program descriptions. |