SSI Certified Course
SSI Dive Guide Course
The SSI Dive Guide is the first professional-level rating in the SSI system. As a Dive Guide, you'll be qualified to lead certified divers in open water under the supervision of an SSI Instructor. It's the ideal stepping stone for experienced divers who want to start working in the dive industry and progress towards Divemaster and beyond.
▸ Prerequisites
- SSI Diver Stress & Rescue certification
- Minimum 40 logged dives to begin; 50 logged dives to certify
- Experience in Deep, Navigation, and Night/Limited Visibility diving
- Current CPR, First Aid & O2 Provider certification
- Medical clearance to dive
▸ Minimum Age & Who It's For
- Minimum age: 15 years old
- Experienced recreational divers ready to take their first step into the dive industry
▸ Locations
- 🏫 Classroom/theory: Dorset Diving Services, Poole
- 🏊 Pool sessions: BCP Dolphin Leisure Centre, Poole
- 🌊 Open water sessions: Vobster Quay, Frome
✓ What's Included
- SSI digital learning materials via the SSI app
- Pool entry (free for students)
- Instructor mentorship throughout
- SSI Dive Guide certification
✗ What's Not Included
- Equipment hire — at this level, students are expected to have their own kit (hire available at extra cost)
- Vobster Quay entry fee (£26 per day)
- CPR/First Aid/O2 Provider certification (must be current and independently obtained)
- Transport to/from venues
ⓘ Good to Know
- Maximum depth: 40 metres
- The Dive Guide rating is a direct pathway to SSI Divemaster and Instructor programmes
- Contact us to discuss scheduling and your individual progression plan
- Don't yet have experience in Deep, Navigation or Night diving? We can help you build those specialties first
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