SSI Diveguide/Divemaster Course
SSI Dive Guide – SSI DivemasterThe SSI Dive Guide program is the first step on a diver’s professional journey. You will learn to safely lead certified divers in various conditions, prepare high-quality dive briefings, evaluate dive sites, and lead dives as a responsible guide.At Divers Direct, we’ll prepare you not only to meet SSI standards, but above all for the real-world work with people, teamwork, and the responsibilities that come with this level.The purpose of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and training they will need to lead certified divers. It is the first step in a career as an SSI dive professional. A Professional Dive Guide / Divemaster can work for SSI dive centers and lead dives in various environments and under various conditions. Upon completion of the program, the student earns the SSI Dive Guide certification; if they also complete the SSI Science of Diving program, they earn the SSI Divemaster certification.Practical InformationPRICE: Diveguide 15,999 CZKPRICE: Divemaster 19,999 CZKIncluded in the course pricetraining materialsAdmission to the dive pit and open-water trainingInstructor Servicesat the dive site: rental of weights and tanks, including air fills at the dive sitefinal certificationNot included in the priceAdmission fees and charges at outdoor training sites (quarry admission fees, diving fees, parking fees, etc.)Tank filling at outdoor training sitestransportation to the training locationSSI Professional fees upon activation of active statusCourse DatesWe typically start the course at the beginning of the season (April/May) and finish it at the end of August or beginning of September. Individual lessons are scheduled according to the candidates’ availability.It is also possible to arrange individual courses outside of the peak season.Number of theory lessons: VariesNumber of pool/confined-water sessions: As neededNumber of open-water dives: at least 10Maximum depth: 40 metersRecommended training duration: 35–45 hoursContact: kamil@divers.cz / +420 774 321 326Candidate RequirementsMinimum age: 15 years old / 18 years old for active statusDiver Stress & Rescue certification or equivalent40 divesCertification or documented experience in: Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility, Deep Diving(or Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent)What You’ll Learn in the CourseIn this course, we’ll focus on the skills that will make you a true leader:Dive briefings: structure, risks, limits, navigation, group managementSite Assessment: Conditions, Hazards, Currents, Exits, Plan BDiver Leadership: Planning, Supervision, Pacing, Communication, Stress and Problem ManagementWorking with Equipment and Configuration (Problem Prevention, Common Issues)Crisis Management, Incident Prevention, and Practical Rescue TechniquesProfessional mindset: responsibility, decision-making, ethics, safety cultureDive Guide vs. DivemasterOur training system is designed so that the Dive Guide course is primarily based on hands-on experience, with relatively few academic lectures.A Dive Guide knows everything needed to dive with certified divers, but lacks a deeper theoretical understanding of diving physics, physiology, decompression theories, equipment, and the underwater world.Students will learn all of this in the Science of Diving course.This course can be taken entirely on its own or in combination with the Dive Guide program as part of a discounted package.Once a diver is certified in the Dive Guide (active status) and Science of Diving courses, they automatically and free of charge earn the Divemaster qualification.Active Divemasters can:Serve as certified assistants for all SSI recreational scuba programs.Assist with open-water training dives by taking a maximum of two (2) students at a time on introductory dives.Register for the Environmental Specialty Instructor Training Programs.Enroll in the SSI Instructor Training Course.
September 1, 2026