DATA AND TRAINING STANDARDS
The SSI decompression diving specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the no-decompression limits. You will learn how to plan and conduct dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using your recreational total diving system and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use the functions of your dive computer, including gas switching, gas integration, reserve time, and surface time. Using these computer functions will become second nature, allowing you to safely dive with limited decompression without hours of dive planning.Upon completion, you will earn SSI Specialty Decompression Diving certification and can explore stunning deep dive sites or larger shipwrecks without being restricted by traditional no-decompression limits. The opportunities to expand your diving adventures are even greater!
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 16
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
- Deep Diving Certification
- Nitrox 40 Enriched Air Certification
- 24 recorded dives
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 4
NUMBER OF POOL / CONFINED WATER SESSIONS: 1
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 3
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH: 40m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 3 DAYS
Price: 450€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
The Pack includes the specialties of Descompression Dive + Nitrox 40 + Deep Diving.
The SSI decompression diving specialty will teach you how to dive beyond the limits without decompression. You will learn how to plan and perform dives to a maximum depth of 40 meters with limited decompression using its total recreational diving system and a single decompression cylinder. You will learn and practice how to effectively use the functions of your dive computer, including gas switching, gas integration, reserve time, and surface outlet time. Using these computer functions will become second nature, allowing you to safely perform dives with limited decompression without hours of dive planning. Upon completion, you will earn SSI Decompression Diving Specialty certification and be able to explore stunning deep dive sites or larger shipwrecks without being restricted by traditional boundaries without decompression. The opportunities to expand your diving adventures are even greater!
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 16
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
- 24 recorded dives
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 4
NUMBER OF POOL / CONFINED WATER SESSIONS: 1
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 6
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH: 40m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 4 DAYS
Price: 550€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
With SSI's Deep Diving specialty you will learn everything you need to dive between 18 and 40 meters deep thanks to the combination of academic sessions and open water dives. You will learn how to plan and complete deep dives safely and how to use computers and gas consumption calculations to fully enjoy your deep dives. Upon completion, you'll earn your SSI Deep Diving specialty certification and be able to explore deep dive sites wherever you go. This SSI specialty is a prerequisite for pursuing some of the advanced diving programs, making it the most recommended next step in your diving training.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 15
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 5
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 3
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH: 40m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 2 DAYS
Price: 200€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
As a Nitrox Diver, you'll be able to increase your bottom times and safety margins, as well as reduce surface intervals, so you'll be able to spend more time diving and less time waiting. In this program you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge. In addition, you will learn how to plan and dive safely with mixtures of enriched air of up to 40% oxygen. Upon completion, you will obtain the Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% SSI certification.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 10
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 4
NUMBER OF POOL / CONFINED WATER SESSIONS: No mandatory
AMOUNT OF OPEN WATER DIVES:
Maximum TRAINING DEPTH : is not mandatory:30m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 1 day
Price: 100€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
Many of the best diving spots in the ocean are wrecks. These impressive structures attract high densities of marine life and allow you to immerse yourself in history. SSI's Advanced Wreck Diving program provides divers with the necessary training to independently plan and perform limited penetrations, dives without decompression within the sunlight area, at a maximum depth of 30 meters or a linear distance of 40 meters, and using indoor procedures and equipment, with a partner of equal or greater qualification.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 15
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
- 24 recorded dives
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 4
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 4
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH: 30-40m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 2 DAYS
Price: 300€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
In this specialty program you will acquire the advanced skills and knowledge you need to orient your self underwater with complete safety and confidence. In addition to the main orientation techniques and basic orientation patterns, you will learn to use a compass, calculate the distance and leave a specific point and return to it. You will also learn how to combine different orientation techniques to enhance your diving experience. In this way, you will hone your underwater observation skills, improve your diving safety, and enjoy all dives to the fullest. Upon completion, you will obtain the SSI Navigation specialty certification.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 10
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 5
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 2
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH: 30m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 1 DAYS
Price: 190€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
Night diving requires different skills than day diving. The specialty of Night Diving and Limited Visibility is perfect for learning to dive at night and practicing the necessary techniques to become a safe and confident night diver. In this program you will learn all the skills and knowledge necessary to dive safely and comfortably at night or with limited visibility. Thanks to the combination of online learning and open water training dives, you will learn to get in and out of the water, use specialized equipment and communicate with your partner at night or with limited visibility. Upon completion, you'll earn SSI's Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready to dive at night or with limited visibility.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 10
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 5
NUMBER OF POOL / CONFINED WATER SESSIONS: No MANDATORY
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 2
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH: 30m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 1 day
Price: 190€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
Recovery of submerged objects
A fairly common situation for many divers, losing equipment because it has detached from one of the holdages or due to a mistake. Another possible scenario is the search for a wreck whose location is not exactly known. Search protocols, paths to follow and forms of background tracking are several of the things that can be learned during the course.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 12
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 4
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 2
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF TRAINING: 30m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 1 DAYS
Price: 190€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
SSI's Perfect Buoyancy specialty is ideal for improving your buoyancy and enjoying diving to the fullest. Buoyancy is a fundamental skill, but, if you ask any experienced diver, they will tell you that it takes time to perfect it. With the Perfect Buoyancy specialty, you'll learn advanced buoyancy techniques and skills so you can master your buoyancy quickly and enjoy dives in a relaxed way. In this program you will also learn new skills that will help you protect the environment and that you can use in any diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn SSI's Perfect Buoyancy specialty certification. When you hone your buoyancy skills, you'll be able to float with ease and take amazing pictures underwater.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 10
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 4
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 2
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF TRAINING: 30m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 1 DAYS
Price: 190€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
If one of the divers in your group is in trouble, it's important to know what to do in that situation.
This is where the specialty of SSI React Right can help you become a qualified diver to respond in cases of need, in the right way. Stress and Rescue and React Right are two essential specialties to obtain the Master Diver or to move to the professional field.
The React Right is an emergency training course, composed of the following elements: primary aid, first aid and CPR, primary stabilization techniques. The specialty includes two other optional components: oxygen administration and use of AED defibrillator.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 15
PREREQUISITES:
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 5
NUMBER OF POOL / CONFINED WATER SESSIONS:
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES:
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH:
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 1 day
Price: 190€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
With SSI's Diver Stress & Rescue specialty program, you'll learn the skills needed to protect yourself and your peers. Not only will you learn how to identify stress and avoid accidents, but we'll also teach you practical techniques for carrying out rescues and providing assistance in emergency situations. By combining practical sessions in the pool and in open water, this program prepares you perfectly and allows you to manage emergency and rescue situations with confidence. Upon completion, you will earn SSI's Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certification.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 12
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
- Certificación React Right
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 4
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: 3
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH: 30m
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 1 DAYS
Price: 190€
TRAINING DATA AND STANDARDS
Enroll in SSI's Science of Diving specialty to fully understand the underwater world and its effects on the human body. This specialty, which is mandatory to complete most SSI professional programs and also for some Extended Range programs, is an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge about diving. It's available online, so you can earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification from home and prepare to start your career. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Science of Diving specialty certification and be halfway through completing the desired SSI Divemaster qualification.
MINIMUM AGE TO PARTICIPATE: 10
PREREQUISITES:
- Certificación Open Water Diver
NUMBER OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS: 5
NUMBER OF OPEN WATER DIVES: Not mandatory/does not correspond
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF TRAINING:
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: 1 DAYS
Price: 150€