Begin > Dive Control Specialist
SSI Dive Control Specialist, or DiveCon, is our initial dive leadership
level and is considered by many as the "fun" leadership
rating. It's fun and satisfying because you can do more than any
other entry-level dive leader. As a Dive Control Specialist you
can:
- Work on dive boats, at resorts and retail stores, and take people
diving
- Lead dive trips and toursAssist SSI Instructors in the pool
and open water
- Teach skills in the pool under the direct supervision of an
SSI Instructor
- Teach the SSI Scuba Skills Update program
- Teach the SSI Snorkeling program
- Teach selected SSI Specialty courses
- Teach selected First Aid and CPR programs
You can do more because you receive both dive master and assistant
instructor training in the Dive Control Specialist course. With
other agencies these components are separate courses. You will study
advanced physics, physiology and decompression theory. You'll practice
advanced rescue techniques, fine-tune your diving skills and learn
the basics of teaching. Plus, there's a high demand for SSI Dive
Control Specialists at retail shops and exotic resorts.
DIVE CONTROL SPECIALIST COURSE DETAILS
Prerequisites
Before applying to the DiveCon Training program, candidates
must meet the following:
- have an Advanced Open Water Diver certification
- have a Diver Stress and Rescue certification
- have logged 40 or more dives
- have personal scuba diving equipment
- be at least 18 years old
- have a current medical exam for diving signed by a physician
Requirements
By the end of the program, candidates must have current training
in CPR and First Aid and logged 60 dives or more.
Training Program
The DiveCon Training program consists of about 70 hours of classroom
theory, practice teaching presentations, observations, water work
in pool and open water and examinations.
Program Materials
The program requires a variety of SSI diver and instructor manuals,
videos, dive tables, DiveLogs and study guides.
After Graduation
Upon graduation, SSI DiveCons are authorized to conduct the Scuba
Skills Update, Try Scuba (pool only) and Snorkeling courses. They
can also assist with Open Water Diver courses and lead certified
divers on dive tours. They can also attend the SSI Open Water instructor
course.
Active Status
To maintain active status, DiveCons must be affiliated with an SSI
Dealer and have current insurance.
Program Cost
Due to variances in content, duration and training needed, you should
contact the Training Facility for the cost of your program.
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