Become an SSI Survival Swimmer Today The Survival Swim program provides comprehensive training in fundamental swimming skills for beginners, safety awareness, and water confidence. Participants develop essential abilities, including controlled breathing, efficient swimming movement, floating and survival techniques, while gaining an understanding of varying water conditions and the proper use of safety equipment. The manual explores different swim strokes in detail and offers practical strategies for dealing with stress and overcoming fear in the water. Emphasis is placed on safety, control, and comfort. This program is specifically designed to prepare you for the water fitness evaluation required for the Open Water Diver program, ensuring you are ready to progress with confidence. Discover Local Course Dates Whether you’re on the move or planning ahead, we’ve got you covered. Never miss out on exciting training opportunities and register with ease. Facts and Training Standards Maximum Training Depth 0 m / 0 ftSSI Standards Languages English Essential Swim Skills for Beginners Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program: Beginner-Friendly Swim Training Program Clear Pathway to Scuba Diving Certification Overcome Fear of Water with Guided Training Get Certified as a Diver You are about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of your life! Becoming a SSI Survival Swimmer is the first step of a journey that will forever change the way you experience the world. You will explore the wonders of a weightless underwater world, interact with incredible marine life and discover ecosystems hidden beneath the surface. We recommend you start with certification training right away by shooting for Open Water Diver, your entry ticket to dive the world’s best dive sites. Basic DiverThe SSI Basic Diver program is the best way to discover what scuba diving is like, try open and confined water diving and learn basic dive skills. All in one short, fun course. Start today!10Minimum Age10-12Suggested duration (h)1Open Water SessionsOpen Water DiverBegin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver with the globally recognized SSI Open Water Diver certification.10Minimum Age16-32Suggested duration (h)4Open Water SessionsFreediverJoin the SSI Freediver course and learn how to freedive with a buddy in open water environments to a depth of 20 meters. Your global freediving adventures begin here!12Minimum Age16-20Suggested duration (h)2Open Water Sessions More Information Training Prerequisites SSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of: Swim Assessment Survival Float Technical Requirements To start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App. Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid. Training Center Selection & Affiliation Every student must select an SSI Training Center as their “Training Partner” during the course registration process. Affiliation ensures personalized service and a high-quality training experience. Students can also change affiliation or choose to affiliate with multiple Training Centers in their user profile. When affiliating with a Training Center online or via the MySSI App, a Privacy Policy Agreement will be processed to comply with GDPR regulations. Medical & Administrative Requirements Each student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian. Responsible Diver Code SSI Responsible Diver Code - Scuba DivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - FreedivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range Diving Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required) Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union) Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification) Training Course Costs Training consists of various components which are either charged singly or as a package depending on the selected Training Center. 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