SSI Certified Course
SSI Scuba Diver Course
The SSI Scuba Diver course is a shorter, focused certification that gets you diving in open water quickly. Certified to 12 metres, it's the perfect stepping stone for those who want to start diving sooner — and it counts fully towards your SSI Open Water Diver certification when you're ready to continue.
▸ Prerequisites
- None — no prior diving experience required
- A water fitness evaluation is completed as part of the course: 200m swim (any style) or 300m with mask, fins & snorkel, plus a 10-minute survival float or tread water
▸ Minimum Age & Who It's For
- Minimum age: 10 years old
- Anyone who wants to get certified quickly, or who wants to try open water diving before committing to the full Open Water Diver course
▸ Locations
- 🏫 Classroom/theory: Online via MySSI & Dorset Diving Services, Poole
- 🏊 Pool sessions: BCP Dolphin Leisure Centre, Poole
- 🌊 Open water dives: Vobster Quay, Frome
✓ What's Included
- Full equipment hire from head to toe — wetsuit, BCD, regulator, fins & tank
- Pool entry (free for students)
- SSI digital learning materials (Academic Sections 1–3) via the SSI app
- 3 pool sessions and 2 open water training dives
- SSI Scuba Diver digital certification
✗ What's Not Included
- Mask, snorkel and boots (must be purchased from Dorset Diving Services)
- Vobster Quay entry fee (£26 per day)
- Transport to/from venues
ⓘ Good to Know
- Maximum depth: 12 metres
- You must pass the Scuba Diver final exam to certify
- Your Scuba Diver certification counts fully towards SSI Open Water Diver when you're ready to continue
- A medical self-declaration form is required before in-water training begins
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