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SSI Dive Guide

The first professional step: planning and leading certified divers. Starts with 40 logged dives, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Deep, Navigation and Night & Limited Visibility training. You must be 18 to work as an active professional.

What you will learn

  • Planning and leading dives for certified divers
  • Dive-site briefings and group control
  • Problem prevention and rescue skills

Prerequisites

Minimum age 15 (18 to work professionally), 40 logged dives, SSI Diver Stress & Rescue, and Deep, Navigation and Night & Limited Visibility training or experience.

Where to take it

Course dates and prices vary by centre, so contact centres directly. Start with dive centres in singapore, dive centres in malaysia or dive centres in brunei.

Your SSI pathway

Before this: SSI Advanced Open Water Diver. Next step: SSI Divemaster. See the full SSI certification pathway.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SSI Dive Guide?

The first professional step: planning and leading certified divers. Starts with 40 logged dives, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Deep, Navigation and Night & Limited Visibility training. You must be 18 to work as an active professional.

How old do you need to be for SSI Dive Guide?

SSI's published minimum age is 15. Confirm current standards with your SSI training centre.

Where can I take SSI Dive Guide?

Contact SSI centres in the directory and ask about upcoming course dates; each centre's page lists the SSI programmes it teaches.