Dive Centre Pattaya

Professional Training

When you took your first tentative steps onto your Open Water course, you started in one of the greatest adventures of your life – you are part of an exclusive group of underwater explorers that most people only dream about.

70% of the Earth’s surface is covered by water and this could be your “office”! There are thousands of job opportunities worldwide for the next generation of highly qualified SSI professionals ready to give consumers their first taste of diving. 

Here at Dive Station Pattaya we can start you on that path, whether be your first professional course or crossing over to SSI we are ready to help. 

Drop us an e-mail or call into the shop to discuss your career in Scuba

 

SSI Dive Guide

This programme provides the skills and experience required to safely lead groups of certified divers and is the first step towards an exciting career as an SSI Professional, without requiring completion of an instructor programme. Professional Dive Guides can work for SSI Training Centres, guiding dives in a variety of environments and conditions.

SSI Dive Guide Plus

This programme bundles together SSI Dive Guide and SSI Science of Diving. Ideal for those looking for there Dive Guide course to the first step to instructor
On completion of the Dive Guide and the Science of Diving Speciality, a recognition qualification of SSI Divemaster can be obtained.

SSI Assistant Instructor

This programme teaches the SSI Teaching System and philosophy, how to assist Instructors in training and how to independently teach a variety of SSI training programmes. Candidates who complete this programme can earn the SSI Assistant Instructor rating

SSI Open Water Instructor

The SSI Open Water Instructor Training Course provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to organise and conduct entry-level scuba training courses. It is also intended to prepare candidates to successfully complete an Instructor Evaluation.

SSI Instructor Crossover

The intent of the SSI Dive Professional Crossover programme is to provide an orientation to SSI philosophies and procedures for dive professionals from other recognised scuba training agencies. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to conduct SSI programmes, equivalent to their existing qualifications.

SSI Specialty Instructor

Continued education is paramount to long term success for you. SSI offers you a personalised and flexible way to continue your career. Just like your diver certifications, your professional rating will automatically be upgraded eg 4 specialties including Stress & Rescue and 15 certifications equals Advanced Open Water Instructor.