How do I get my SSI Master Diver rating?

Asked by: Tom Cov

To earn the prestigious SSI Master Diver rating, you must log at least 50 dives and get certified in a minimum of 5 SSI specialty programs, including SSI Diver Stress and Rescue. Specialty programs are a great way to enhance your dive skills and begin your journey to become a Master Diver.

How do you get a 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.

What is master diver SSI?

Master Diver rating is Level 4 diver in the SSI recognition path, Level 5 diver is the next recognition level with 100 dives. The SSI Master Diver level is primarily a personal achievement. It is also the goal of our dive centers to encourage people to shoot for this goal. We have been doing this a long time.

Is SSI compatible with PADI?

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 long does it take to get Divemaster certification?

between six weeks and six months

PADI Divemaster
You must have at least 40 dives to begin the Divemaster course, and reach 60 to achieve the certification. The number of dives needed to complete the course means it can take anywhere between six weeks and six months to attain the certification.

How deep can you dive with open water SSI?

18m / 60 feet

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.

Is it OK to share a computer with your dive buddy?

Many people, especially divers that does not dive regularly, does not own one. If you are thinking of sharing a dive computer with your dive buddy, don’t. Sharing a dive computer is not a sensible practice. It is almost impossible for us to be constantly at the same depth/level with our dive buddy.

What’s the difference between divemaster and master diver?

If someone is a Master Scuba Diver, that means he or she has considerable experience and scuba training. Fewer than 2% of divers ever achieve this rating, which makes them an elite group. A Divemasters help instructors teach scuba courses and can have leadership responsibilities that result in payment.

What does it take to be a master diver?

The path starts with earning a PADI Open Water Diver certification, followed by PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certifications). You also need to earn five PADI Specialty Diver certifications and have logged a minimum of 50 dives.

How many master divers are there?

Out of 160 Seabee divers, only 2 to 4 percent will ultimately earn the title of “master.” Enlisted sailors learn construction and demolition, without the added pressure of doing it underwater. Now to perform those same tasks in scuba gear.

Does Divemaster certification expire?

If you lapse longer than three years, you would need to discuss with training the protocol / retraining that you would need in order to regain your status.

How many dives do you need for Divemaster?

Divemaster is the first professional-level course. You must be at least 18 years old, with the PADI Rescue Diver course (or equivalent). You must have CPR/first aid and secondary care training in the last 24 months, with a minimum of 40 logged dives.

Is it worth becoming a dive master?

The PADI Divemaster course is one of the most rewarding scuba diving certifications you can complete. This’s not just because it’s one of the most time consuming, or because it is the first professional qualification.

How deep can a master diver go?

PADI Master Divers ages 15 and older are certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30m/100 feet or 40m/130 With the Deep Diver Specialty.