SSI Certified Course
SSI Basic Diver Course
The SSI Basic Diver course is your first step into certified scuba diving. You'll learn the fundamental skills needed to dive safely in a pool environment, building confidence in the water before progressing to open water. Upon completion, you'll be a certified SSI Basic Diver — recognised worldwide.
▸ Prerequisites
- No prior diving experience required
- Basic swimming ability
▸ Minimum Age & Who It's For
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Ideal for beginners wanting a gentle introduction to scuba, or younger divers not yet ready for the full Open Water course
▸ Location
- 🏊 Pool sessions: BCP Dolphin Leisure Centre, Poole
✓ What's Included
- Full equipment hire — wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, boots & tank
- Pool entry (free for students)
- SSI digital learning materials via the SSI app
- SSI Basic Diver certification
✗ What's Not Included
- Open water dives (this course is pool-based only)
- Transport to/from the venue
ⓘ Good to Know
- The Basic Diver certification can be upgraded to SSI Open Water Diver with additional training
- A medical self-declaration form is required before in-water training begins
- SSI digital materials are accessed via the SSI app — you'll need a smartphone or tablet
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