SSI PERFECT BUOYANCY

PERFECT BUOYANCY

DESCRIPTION

Do you want to increase your buoyancy control, minimize your breathing gas consumption, or move effortlessly above the ocean floor? The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most from your equipment. You will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification.

FACTS

Minimum Age:	10
Certification Prerequisites:	Open Water Diver
Academic Sessions:	Online Learning
Pool/Confined Water Sessions:	1+
Open Water Dives:	Optional
Maximum Training Depth:	Optional
Suggested Duration:	6 - 10 hours

SSI ADVANCED ADVENTURER

DESCRIPTION

This program allows you to experience five different open water dives from five SSI Specialty programs without requiring you to complete the entire Specialty. If you are unsure of your next step, this is the perfect way to advance your dive skills and experience, and to identify which Specialty programs interest you. You will earn the SSI Advanced Adventurer certification after completing this program.

FACTS

Minimum Age:	10; 12 if Deep Diving dive is included
Certification Prerequisites:	Open Water Diver Note: Max depth is 30m /98 ft if Deep Diving dive is included.
Academic Sessions:	Online learning
Pool/Confined Water Sessions:	Not more than 5
Open Water Dives:	Not more than 5
Maximum Training Depth:	Varies
Suggested Duration:	6 - 10 hours

SSI PHOTO & VIDEO

DESCRIPTION

This program teaches you the skills needed to dive with an underwater camera, and provides the in-depth knowledge and experience required to properly use, maintain and store your equipment. Our goal is help you capture your amazing underwater experiences. You will earn the SSI Photo & Video Specialty certification.

FACTS

Minimum Age:	10
Certification Prerequisites:	Open Water Diver
Academic Sessions:	Online learning
Pool/Confined Water Sessions:	1+
Open Water Dives:	Optional
Maximum Training Depth:	Varies
Suggested Duration:	Varies

SSI SCIENCE OF DIVING

DESCRIPTION

This program provides an in-depth and detailed study of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment and diving equipment. It is required training for most SSI Dive Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs. You will earn the SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification after completing this program..

FACTS

Minimum Age:	10
Certification Prerequisites:	Open Water Diver if in-water training is included
Academic Sessions:	Online learning
Pool/Confined Water Sessions:	Optional
Open Water Dives:	Optioinal
Maximum Training Depth:	Optional
Suggested Duration:	12 - 20 hours
Specialized Equipment:	Knowledge Program