Experience Programs
Experience Programs
Try Scuba
Intent
The SSI Try Scuba program provides students with an introductory scuba experience with an SSI Professional in a pool/confined water environment.
Note | This is a recognition program. The SSI Professional should focus on the students’ safety and enjoyment, avoiding over-teaching.
Student Prerequisites
Minimum age | 8 years old.
Duration
There is no recommended duration for the Try Scuba program.
Depth Limitations
Maximum pool/confined water depth limit | 5 meters.
Requirements For Completion
- Complete all academic and in-water sessions and assessments as outlined in the instructor manual for Try Scuba.
- Skill demonstration and evaluations are only required if the students will continue with the Basic Diver open water training dive.
Issuing a Recognition Card - Try Scuba is a recognition program only.
- Upon completion, process all students in MySSI so they may receive their digital recognition card.
beach dive ( sharjah ) 300 AED one dive with Photos / Videos & refreshments
30 mins briefing & 30 mins underwater.
Basic Diver
Basic Diver (ISO 11121)
Intent
The SSI Basic Diver program provides students with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete introductory scuba dives with an SSI Open Water Instructor in an open water environment.
Note | This program does not result in an entry-level certification. The instructor should only teach the skills outlined in the Basic Diver Instructor Manual and focus on the students’ safety and enjoyment.
Student Prerequisites
Minimum age | 10 years old.
Duration
There is no recommended duration for the Basic Diver program.
Depth Limitations
Maximum pool/confined water depth limit | 5 meters.
Maximum open water depth limit | 12 meters.
Requirements For Completion
Complete all academic and pool/confined water sessions and assessments as outlined in the instructor manual for Basic Diver.
Complete at least one (1) open water training dive as outlined in the instructor manual for Basic Diver.
Issuing a Recognition Card
Upon completion, process all students in MySSI so they may receive their digital recognition card.
Basic Divers may dive under the direct supervision of an SSI Open Water Instructor in environments equivalent to their training, and within the recommended depth limits, for six (6) months after completion of the Basic Diver program.
After six (6) months, the student must retake the Basic Diver program, or register for a Scuba Diver/Open Water Diver program to continue diving.
Credit
SSI Professionals can count one (1) open water training dive from in the Basic Diver program towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification.
Credit only applies if done within six (6) months of completing the Basic Diver program.
An open water training dive may only be credited towards the Open Water Diver program if the dive is conducted to a minimum depth of five (5) meters for at least 15 minutes.
1- boat dive ( Dubai ) 650 AED 2 dives 1st one in pool 2nd from the boat with Photos / Videos & refreshments
2- boat dive ( Fujairah ) 550 AED one dive with Photos / Videos & refreshments
Explorers Programs
Intent
The SSI Explorers program provides children with the necessary knowledge and skills to participate in snorkeling, mermaid, freediving, or scuba experiences in a pool or confined water environment.
Note | This is a recognition program. The SSI Professional should focus on the students’ safety and enjoyment, avoiding over-teaching.
Prerequisites
Prior to any in-water training:
- Swim 12 meters without any swim or buoyancy aids.
- Scuba Explorer
Minimum Age
Minimum age | 8 years old.
Recommended Duration
- Scuba Explorer
- 4 sessions | Recommended hours for completion | 12–15.
- Depth Limitations
Requirements for Completion
- Complete the academic and in-water requirements for each Explorer program as outlined in the instructor manual.
Sequence - Snorkel Explorer must be completed prior to any of the other in-water Explorer programs.
Recognition Cards
- The SSI Explorers program is a recognition program only.
- Upon completion of each Explorer program, process all participants in MySSI so they may receive the applicable recognition card.
- Maximum pool/confined water depth | 5 meters.
