Course Details Prerequisites Before applying to the Instructor Training program, candidates must meet the following: Dive Control Specialist or equivalent rating 75 or more logged dives have personal scuba diving equipment 18 years of age or older current medical exam for diving signed by a physician Requirements By the end of the course, candidates must have current training in CPR and First Aid and logged 100 dives or more. Training Program and Evaluation The Instructor Training program consists of 60 to 100 hours of classroom theory, practice teaching presentations, observations, water work in pool and open water, and examinations. As a final step, Instructors must pass an Open Water Instructor Evaluation, conducted by an SSI Instructor Evaluator or Certifier. Program Materials The program requires a variety of SSI diver and instructor manuals, videos, dive tables, DiveLogs and study guides. After Graduation Upon graduation, SSI Open Water Instructors are authorized to conduct the Open Water Diver, Scuba Skills Update, Try Scuba and Snorkeling courses. They can also attend NSC First Aid and CPR, SSI Advanced Open Water, and Scuba Rangers instructor courses. Active Status To maintain active status, Instructors must be affiliated with an SSI Dealer and have current insurance. Program Cost Due to variances in content, duration and training needed, you should contact the Training Facility for the cost of your program.