The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training.
If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.
SSI Assistant Instructor
FACTS AND TRAINING STANDARDS
| MINIMUM AGE FOR PARTICIPATION | 18 |
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TRAINING PREREQUISITES
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| AMOUNT OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS | Not applicable / mandatory |
| AMOUNT OF POOL/CONFINED WATER SESSIONS | Not applicable / mandatory |
| AMOUNT OF OPEN WATER DIVES | Not applicable / mandatory |
| MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH | Not applicable / mandatory |
| SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM | 35 - 42 h |
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