Can you dive with PADI on SSI?
Can you dive with PADI on SSI?
But will people accept an SSI qualification in a PADI shop? Yes! Both organizations are recognised all over the world for quality scuba diving training. Any qualification you gain with either will be valid in any dive shop.
How do you get the SSI Specialty Diver rating?
SSI Specialty Diver SSI’s intermediate diver rating is higher than any other agency’s advanced courses. To earn the certification for Specialty Diver, you must complete 2 specialty courses and have done a total of 12 dives.
How do I get advanced open water SSI?
To be certified as a SSI AOWD one needs to have completed four specialty courses and minimum of 24 logged dives. In the absence of a logged dives requirement, it is possible to become certified as AOW with some other agencies while having less than 10 lifetime dives.
What is advanced wreck diving?
The SSI Advanced Wreck Diving course gives you the skills and knowledge required to safely scuba dive within wrecks using advanced techniques. This program allows limited penetration within the daylight zone into wrecks with an overhead environment.
Is SSI certification accepted everywhere?
The first thing to understand is that both PADI and SSI are recognized worldwide diving qualifications, and as a recreational diver, they share a diving-level-structure. So regardless of which organization you certify with, you will not have an issue using your qualification to dive at any dive center around the world.
How deep can you dive with open water SSI?
With the SSI Scuba Diver certification, you can dive up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional in open waters and will have completed almost half of the Open Water Diver training.
What can you do with a divemaster certification?
What can a PADI Divemaster do?
- Supervise training and non-training related diving activities.
- Conduct dive briefings.
- Complete scuba reviews, such as PADI ReActivate.
- Teach the PADI Skin Diver course.
- Assist in Discover Scuba Diving programs and lead additional dives.
Does SSI Open Water expire?
No, your certification will not expire. As an PADI Open Water Diver, your certification is good for life. If you do not actively participate in scuba for an extended period of time, however, it’s a good idea to refresh your skills through the PADI ReActivate class.
How deep can an Open Water SSI diver go?
What is Advanced Nitrox?
Satisfactorily complete the TDI Advanced Nitrox course and written examination. Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently. Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution.
Is SSI certification good for life?
If you are wondering how long does a scuba certification last, then you will be happy to know that it’s yours for life. Scuba Certifications with both PADI and SSI never expire.
How long does SSI certification last?
The SSI Open Water Diver is our most popular certification level. This globally-recognized certification will allow you to dive with another certified diver, worldwide, to depths of up to 18m / 60 feet and is valid for life.
