SSI Assistant Instructor

Minimum age

• 18 years old

Certication Requirements

• SSI Divemaster certification or equivalent

Dive Experience

• At least 75 logged dives, including experience in navigation, night, and deep diving.

Health

• Completing a medical questionnaire is mandatory for all diving courses to ensure your fitness for advanced diving activities. You are required to consult a physician and obtain medical clearance before participating.

Medical Questionnaire

Theory Sessions

• Learn advanced dive theory, course standards, and teaching methodologies.
• Understand the principles of student supervision and risk management.

Practical Applications

• Conduct Try Scuba programs with a maximum depth of 5 meters in confined water.
• Assist instructors in academic, confined water, and open water training.

Teaching Workshops

• Practice presenting lessons, conducting skill demonstrations, and managing student divers.
• Gain hands-on experience leading training sessions under supervision.

Certification

• Earn the globally recognized SSI Assistant Instructor certification.

Course Materials

• Access to comprehensive learning resources and teaching aids.

Insurance

• The course includes basic accident insurance provided by Koh Tao Divers, covering accidents during our dive trips (valid for 30 days). However, it's important to note that this insurance does not cover everything - evacuation costs are not included, and the coverage is limited compared to broader plans like those offered by Dive Assure.
• 🛡️ We strongly recommend obtaining comprehensive dive insurance before the course starts.

👉 Buy comprehensive dive insurance from DiveAssure

Day 1

Getting Started

• Course overview and SSI standards
• How to teach diving theory
• Assignments and planning

Day 2

Academic Presentations

• Practice teaching theory in the classroom
• Feedback and tips to improve
• Review diving knowledge

Day 3

Confined Water Practice

• Practice teaching in the pool
• Learn how to give skill demos
• Improve control and safety

Day 4

Open Water Sessions

• Practice teaching in the ocean
• Safety, control, and debriefing
• Dive site setup and management

Day 5

Final Presentations & Wrap-Up

• Complete all teaching presentations
• Feedback and performance review
• Talk about next steps toward becoming an Instructor

Insurance information for Koh Tao Divers Customers

While Koh Tao Divers provides basic accident insurance for incidents that occur during our dive trips (valid for 30 days), it's important to note that this coverage has limitations compared to plans like those offered by Dive Assure. Insurance is not included for technical diving or professional courses.
We highly recommend obtaining comprehensive dive insurance.

👉 Buy comprehensive dive insurance from DiveAssure

Included Insurance for Koh Tao Divers Customers

Your included basic insurance provides

1. Accident Coverage

   • Up to 1,000,000 THB for loss of life, dismemberment, loss of sight, or permanent disability.

2. Medical Expenses

   • Coverage of up to 500,000 THB per person for each accident, including hyperbaric chamber treatments for diving accidents.

3. Exclusions

   • Evacuation costs are not included.

4. Reimbursement Process

   • Patients must pay treatment costs upfront, and the insurance company will reimburse within 2-3 weeks.

Why choose a more comprehensive insurance?

For greater protection, including evacuation costs, we recommend comprehensive dive insurance. Plans like those from Dive Assure start at €70/year for most EU citizens and provide additional benefits, including:

• Emergency evacuations
• Trip cancellations
• Extensive medical coverage

Having comprehensive insurance ensures you're fully covered, especially if you're planning multiple dives or engaging in technical diving. Contact us for advice on choosing the best insurance option for your diving

👉 Buy comprehensive dive insurance from DiveAssure