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SSI’s Total Systems Approach

SSI - Scuba Schools International has developed three systems to help you acquire the proper knowledge, skills, equipment, and experience necessary for qualtiy long-term diving.

Total Teaching System Your Total Teaching System for the SSI Open Water Diver course includes a manual, study guide, video or DVD, dive tables and training record. This is a state-of-the-art system that makes learning interesting and enjoyable.	Total Diving System The Total Diving System includes all the equipment you need to explore the spectacular underwater world. Beginning in Section 1, you will be introduced to your Total Diving System. With personalized instruction from your SSI Instructor you will become comfortable and confident with the equipment in your Total Diving System, and the basic scuba skills.	Total DiveLog System The SSI Total DiveLog System organizes every aspect of diving.  - It is your record of training. - Helps you plan dives, and track diving experiences. - Records your equipment purchases and servicing history. - Stores your certification cards, equipment warranty cards, airline tickets and trip itineraries. Over time it will become one of your most valuable possessions!

Getting Certified with SSI’s 1-2-3 Approach
Scuba Schools International’s 1-2-3 Approach is a natural learning progression with the goal of developing ability and comfort so you can really enjoy diving.


Step 1 = Study Academics at Home
SSI’s educational system allows you to choose when you want to study, so you can learn the information at your own pace, when it best fits into your schedule. In-class and pool training will reinforce everything you have learned.  

Start your adventure today with our top-rated home study program. At your convenience, and in the comfort of your own home, you can do the Online Training program or review the text of the full-color manual, supported by an interactive DVD, you can learn the academics at your own pace. You have the ability to practice review questions with the DVD. If the question is answered incorrectly the DVD will automatically take you to the part of the video that contains the correct information.  This new application can also be used by Instructors to support learning during classroom sessions.  

We want to make sure you are in good health for diving, so we require that you complete a confidential medical questionnaire. Developed by a committee of noted diving physicians, the questionnaire screens for certain medical conditions. If you have one of these conditions, it will be necessary for you to visit a physician.


Step 2 = Complete Academic Review & Pool Sessions
With SSI’s exclusive water training method, Comfort Through Repetition, and personalized instruction from your SSI Instructor, you will experience the satisfaction of becoming comfortable and proficient with your equipment and scuba skills. After your academic and equipment review session, it is off to the pool to become comfortable and proficient with your new scuba skills and equipment under the guidance of a professional SSI Instructor.


Step 3 = Complete Open Water Certification Dives
Let’s go diving! You will join your Instructor for two exciting days of scuba diving. There you will apply all the knowledge and skills from steps 1 and 2. You can make the dives locally or join a scheduled trip to a diving destination. A referral can also be arranged if you already have a vacation planned.



SSI Quality Assurance

Did you know that someone at your Training Facility will personally monitor your instructor during your scuba course? That’s right, a qualified person is responsible for making sure your instructor meets SSI Training Standards, and that your course meets your satisfaction.

The advantages of on-site monitoring are obvious. It is proactive, rather than reactive. It is preventative; issues can be detected early and corrected quickly, before they become problems. Scuba Schools International is the only organization in the diving industry that has on-site monitors. This is possible because SSI Instructors are required to teach through an SSI training facility.

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