SSI PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AT diving RABAC
Your Passion. Your Future as a Dive Professional.
Would you like to share your passion for diving and take the next step in your diving career? At diving RABAC, we support you on your journey to becoming an SSI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor. Already certified SSI Open Water Instructors can also earn additional Specialty Instructor qualifications with us.
YOUR PATH INTO PROFESSIONAL DIVING
Turn Your Passion into a Career
Would you like to take on more responsibility, guide other divers or share your knowledge as a dive instructor? Our SSI professional training programmes open up new opportunities. At diving RABAC, we support you from your first steps as a Dive Professional through to advanced instructor qualifications. The right training programme for you depends on your previous diving experience and personal goals.
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SSI Divemaster
Would you like to guide certified divers professionally and take responsibility for organising and conducting diving activities? The SSI Divemaster programme provides you with the practical skills, theoretical knowledge and experience needed to begin your professional diving career.
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SSI Assistant Instructor
Would you like to develop your skills as a Dive Professional and take the next step towards becoming a dive instructor? As an SSI Assistant Instructor, you will deepen your knowledge of teaching methods, training planning and supervising dive students. This prepares you for further instructor training.
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SSI Specialty Instructor
Are you already an SSI Open Water Instructor and looking to expand the courses you can teach? At diving RABAC, you can earn additional Specialty Instructor qualifications and specialise in selected areas of diving. This allows you to develop your skills and expertise as a dive instructor.
YOUR FIRST STEP AS A DIVE PROFESSIONAL
SSI Divemaster
Would you like to turn your passion for diving into a career? The SSI Divemaster programme lays the foundation for your professional journey. You will learn how to guide certified divers safely, organise diving activities and take on responsibilities within a professional dive centre.
What Will You Learn During Your Divemaster Training?
What Will You Learn During Your Divemaster Training?
- Dive Planning: Preparing, organising and conducting guided dives.
- Group Leadership: Briefings, communication and supervising certified divers.
- Safety: Risk assessment, emergency management and responsible decision-making.
- Diving Theory: Expanding your knowledge of diving physics, physiology, equipment and the diving environment.
- Practical Skills: Demonstrating and refining essential diving skills.
- Dive Centre Experience: Gaining insight into daily operations and teamwork within a professional dive centre.
Your Training at diving RABAC
At diving RABAC, you complete your professional training at an active dive centre on the Croatian Adriatic coast. You gain practical experience working with diving guests, preparing dive trips and guiding certified divers.
The programme combines theory, practical exercises and the application of your skills in everyday dive centre operations. We provide personal guidance and support as you work towards becoming a responsible SSI Dive Professional.
Requirements for SSI Divemaster Training
To begin your SSI Divemaster training, you must meet certain certification and experience requirements. These include:
- Minimum Age: 18 years.
- Diving Experience: At least 60 logged open water dives with a total dive time of at least 40 hours.
- Rescue Training: SSI Diver Stress & Rescue or an equivalent certification from a recognised training agency.
- Deep Diving: The relevant Specialty certification or at least five documented experience dives deeper than 30 metres.
- Navigation: The relevant Specialty certification or at least five documented experience dives.
- Night & Limited Visibility: The relevant Specialty certification or at least five documented experience dives.
In addition, you must successfully complete all training assessments and meet the applicable requirements for professional SSI status.
THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS BECOMING A DIVE INSTRUCTOR
SSI Assistant Instructor
Would you like to do more than guide divers and start sharing your knowledge and experience through dive training? The SSI Assistant Instructor programme is your next step towards becoming a dive instructor. You will learn how to explain training content clearly, guide dive students and professionally prepare and conduct practical teaching sessions.
What Will You Learn as an SSI Assistant Instructor?
During your training, you will develop the teaching and practical skills needed to work as an Assistant Instructor. You will learn how to deliver theoretical and practical training sessions, support dive students and correctly apply SSI training standards.
- Teaching Methods: Communicating training content clearly, systematically and effectively.
- Theory Instruction: Preparing presentations and delivering classroom sessions.
- Practical Training: Demonstrating diving skills and supervising practical exercises.
- Student Support: Monitoring progress, providing constructive feedback and supporting individual dive students.
- SSI Training Standards: Planning training programmes correctly and conducting them within your authorised teaching responsibilities.
- Safety and Responsibility: Identifying risks and creating a safe learning environment for dive training.
Your Assistant Instructor Training at diving RABAC
At diving RABAC, you complete your Assistant Instructor training at an active dive centre on the Croatian Adriatic coast. You combine theoretical training with practical exercises and learn how to support dive students professionally and deliver structured teaching sessions.
Throughout your training, you receive personal guidance and have the opportunity to further develop your skills in a variety of training situations. Our aim is to prepare you for your future role as an SSI Assistant Instructor and for potential further instructor training.
Requirements for SSI Assistant Instructor Training
The SSI Assistant Instructor programme builds on an existing professional diving qualification. Participation is subject to the current SSI Training Standards.
- Minimum age: 18 years
- SSI Divemaster or an equivalent professional qualification recognised by SSI
- Required documented diving experience in accordance with current SSI standards
- Valid first aid, CPR and oxygen administration certifications as required by SSI
- Compliance with the applicable medical requirements
Your Opportunities as an SSI Assistant Instructor
With your SSI Assistant Instructor qualification, you can take on additional responsibilities in dive training. Within your SSI teaching authorisations, you may independently conduct and certify certain training programmes and assist with more advanced courses. The programmes you are authorised to teach independently depend on the current SSI Training Standards and any additional instructor qualifications you hold.
ERWEITERE DEINE LEHRBERECHTIGUNGEN
SSI Specialty Instructor
Are you already an SSI Open Water Instructor and looking to expand the range of courses you offer? At diving RABAC, you can earn additional Specialty Instructor qualifications. This allows you to deepen your specialist knowledge, further develop your teaching skills and train and certify students in additional SSI Specialty programmes within your teaching authorisations.
- SSI Altitude Diving (SPI-ALT) *
- SSI Boat Diving (SPI-BD) *
- SSI Computer Diving (SPI-COM) *
- SSI Deep Diving (SPI-DD)
- SSI Dry Suit Diving (SPI-DRY)
- SSI Enriched Air Nitrox (SPI-EAN)
- SSI Marine Ecology (SPI-NAT) *
- SSI Navigation (SPI-NV) *
- SSI Night & Limited Visibility (SPI-LV)
- SSI Perfect Buoyancy (SPI-PB) *
- SSI Photo & Video (SPI-PV) *
- SSI River Diving (SPI-RVR)
- SSI Science of Diving (SPI-SOD) *
- SSI Search & Recovery (SPI-REC)
- SSI Stress & Rescue (SPI-SR)
- SSI Waves, Tides & Currents (SPI-WTC) *
- SSI Wreck Diving (SPI-WR)
SSI Assistant Instructors may only complete the Instructor Specialty programmes marked with an asterisk (*).
Requirements for Specialty Instructor Training
Specialty Instructor training is designed for certified SSI Open Water Instructors who wish to expand their teaching authorisations. Depending on the Specialty, additional requirements may apply regarding diving experience, existing certifications or practical skills. The exact prerequisites are determined by the current SSI Training Standards..
Your Specialty Instructor Training at diving RABAC
At diving RABAC, you can develop your skills in specific Specialty areas that match your interests and the courses you would like to offer in the future. We combine specialist knowledge with practical application and support you in further developing your skills as an SSI Instructor.
Whether you want to specialise in deep diving, navigation, wreck diving, Nitrox or other areas, we will review your existing qualifications together and plan the appropriate Specialty Instructor training programmes.
HANDS-ON TRAINING ON THE ADRIATIC
HANDS-ON TRAINING ON THE ADRIATIC
Professional dive training is about more than theory and exams. What matters is being able to apply your knowledge in practice and gain experience in the day-to-day operations of a dive centre. At diving RABAC, we combine SSI training standards with hands-on experience at an active dive centre on the Croatian Adriatic coast.
Training in a Real Dive Centre Environment
You will train at an active dive centre where boat trips, guided dives and SSI training courses take place regularly. This gives you valuable insight into the organisation and daily operations of a professional dive centre.
Personalised Support
We provide personal guidance throughout your training, taking your existing qualifications and individual learning goals into account. Our focus is on thorough training and the safe application of your skills.
Diverse Diving Conditions
The underwater world around Rabac offers a variety of dive sites and conditions. This diversity allows you to develop your experience in dive planning, group leadership and practical dive training.
Practical Experience
At diving RABAC, you benefit from the experience of an active SSI training centre. We believe it is important that you not only meet the training requirements but also develop a strong understanding of your responsibilities as a Dive Professional.
Whether you are taking your first steps as an SSI Divemaster, progressing to Assistant Instructor or looking to earn additional Specialty Instructor qualifications as an experienced diving instructor, diving RABAC offers a practical training environment and personal support throughout your professional development.
YOUR NEXT STEP AS A DIVE PROFESSIONAL
Start Your Professional Dive Training at diving RABAC
Would you like to become an SSI Divemaster or Assistant Instructor, or are you already a certified SSI Open Water Instructor looking to earn additional Specialty Instructor qualifications? Contact us to discuss your current qualifications, training goals and the opportunities available at diving RABAC.