Dive Controller

A Dive Controller is the first of the professional certifications. The Dive Controller is the equivalent of a Dive Master as well as an Assistant Instructor.

With this certification you can lead dive trips, assist with course instruction, teach Snorkelling, and teach Refresher Courses for Scuba Diving.

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 tours

• Assist 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 and certify SSI Snorkelers

• Teach selected SSI Specialty courses

• Teach selected First Aid and CPR programs

• Teach the Scuba Rangers Childrens Programme

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 worldwide.