SSI Certified Course
SSI Perfect Buoyancy Course
Perfect buoyancy is the hallmark of an experienced diver — effortless, graceful, and in complete control. The SSI Perfect Buoyancy course helps you master the art of neutral buoyancy, fine-tune your weighting, and develop the body positioning that makes every dive more enjoyable, safer, and kinder to the marine environment.
▸ Prerequisites
- Referral Diver (any entry-level scuba certification)
- Must be a certified Open Water Diver prior to final certification
▸ Minimum Age & Who It's For
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Any certified diver who wants to improve their control, comfort, and confidence underwater
▸ Locations
- 🏫 Classroom/theory: Online via MySSI
- 🌊 Pool dives: BCP Dolphin Leisure Centre, Poole
✓ What's Included
- SSI digital learning materials via the SSI app
- 2 in-water training sessions with SSI Instructor
- SSI Perfect Buoyancy digital certification
✗ What's Not Included
- Equipment hire — students are encouraged to use their own kit; hire available at extra cost
- Mask and snorkel (must be purchased from Dorset Diving Services)
- Transport to/from venues
ⓘ Good to Know
- Maximum depth: 5m
- One of the most recommended specialties for newly certified divers — the skills you learn here will improve every dive you do
- A medical self-declaration form is required before in-water training begins
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