Become a Certified Divemaster with SSI - for the non Professional
The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey.
Earn the respect of your dive buddies and become an ambassador for diving by taking the SSI Divemaster program.
All you need to get started are 40 verified/logged dives and certifications in Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility or at least 5 logged/verified dives as experience in each area plus Diver Stress & Rescue. You will be certified as a Dive Guide after successfully completing the Divemaster program.
When your interest is to turn your passion into a profession by guiding certified divers, teaching Ecology programs, assisting instructors or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is the Divemaster Upgrade with a minimum of 60 logged/verified.
Divemaster Pre-Requisites
- Minimum age is 18.
- SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Diver qualification. SSI Deep Diver 30m+, SSI Navigation Diver, SSI Night & Limited Vision Diver (or proof of 5 logged dives), SSI Enriched Air (Nitrox) is recommended or equivalent certification from another training agency
- Logged 40 Open Water dives (and logged 60 Open Water dives by the end of the course)
- All participants must download and complete the SSI Medical Disclaimer Form prior to participation. Any pre-existing medical conditions highlighted on this form will require medical clearance before we can allow you to take part.
Course Fee
DIVE GUIDE COURSE £750pp
Staged payment structure plan by direct debit can be arranged.
What's included?
The course fee includes, air, tuition, swimming pool fees, training materials, staff uniform. Not included: Entry fees to inland dive sites.
Course Duration
Dependent upon student logistics and performance.
How do I sign up?
Pay your non-refundable reservation fee to secure your place. Then call into us at the dive shop Scuderia House, Swindon SATNAV SN2 1EG and we can discuss the course in detail with you.
SSI Standards
Divemaster (ISO 24801-3
What next?
Now that all of the theory work has been studied and committed to memory, why not take the next step Divemaster Upgrade.