SSI Specialty Instructor

Teach More. Inspire More. Grow as a Dive Professional.

The Specialty Instructor Course allows instructors to enhance their skills through specialized training, expanding their teaching capabilities and providing a wider range of courses to students.

SSI SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR COURSE IN KOH TAO


Take your teaching career to the next level with the SSI Specialty Instructor Course at Koh Tao Divers. This program is designed to expand your instructional capabilities, allowing you to teach a variety of SSI specialties and offer students a broader range of training opportunities.
Whether you’re passionate about deep diving, Nitrox, navigation, or buoyancy, this course equips you with the skills and certification to share your expertise with students. By adding specialties to your teaching repertoire, you’ll not only enhance your professional profile but also increase your opportunities for growth and success in the diving industry.

SSI SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR

Clock Icon 2 days
Wallet Icon 7,500 THB
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Upon booking we as ask for deposit.

All prices are in Thai Baht (THB) and do not include possible payment fees etc.

Minimum age

  • 18 years old

Certication Requirements

  • SSI Open Water Instructor certification or equivalent

Dive Experience

  • Demonstrate experience in the specialties you wish to teach.

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 the specific knowledge and teaching methods for each specialty course.
  • Understand SSI’s standards and requirements for specialty certifications.

Practical Applications

  • Conduct specialty course presentations and skill demonstrations.
  • Practice guiding students through specialty-specific dives.

Certification

  • Earn Specialty Instructor certifications for the specialties you complete.

Course Materials

  • Access to comprehensive resources for each specialty program.

Insurance

  • Candidates must have their own dive insurance, contact us for more info

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

    Theory and Specialty Training
    • Begin with theory and practical applications for your chosen specialties.

    Days 2-5

    Skill Demonstrations and Presentations
    • Practice teaching specialty skills in confined and open water environments.
    • Final evaluations and certification for completed specialties.

Note: Schedule may vary due to weather and logistical considerations.

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

WHY CHOOSE KOH TAO DIVERS PROFESSIONAL COURSE?

SSI AWARD WINNER

We offer the widest range of dive training on Koh Tao, ensuring your dive journey never stops growing and highlighting our commitment to professionalism.

MULTILINGUAL

Learn with us in English, Finnish and Spanish to ensure you learn in the language you're most comfortable with.

ONLINE LEARNING

Start learning the essentials of diving from the comfort of your own home, so you can focus on the fun part of your holiday scuba diving.

Quality OVER QUANTITY

Our program offers top-notch instruction, complemented by a unique opportunity a two-week free assisting period with experienced instructors.

REAL-WORLD TRAINING

Your safety is our priority #1. We include FREE dive insurance for our beginer courses.

HOUSE REEF

Koh Tao Divers' house reef offers easy access for SSI Instructor Courses, providing immediate, real-world teaching opportunities right off the shore.

COME TO EXPERIENCE THIS

How to get my certification on Koh Tao?


1

Book your scuba dive course with us today.

2

Download My SSI app to your chosen device swiftly.

3

Sign up and choose Koh Tao Divers as your facility.

4

Within 24h, get training materials in your language.

5

Finish hands-on dives at Koh Tao, discover marine wonders!

6

Get your international scuba certification. Well done!



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