SSI Scuba Diver
This program provides the training and experience to dive in open water under the supervision of a dive professional. It’s the perfect step between a try dive and full Open Water certification.
Ages 10+
Supervised to 12 m
3 Pool + 2 Open Water
Equipment Included
Supervised Confidence
Dive with an SSI pro at all times—calm, structured, safety‑first coaching.
Modern Equipment
All kit provided so you can focus on the experience, not the gear.
Real Plymouth Sites
Iconic breakwaters, reefs, and sheltered bays chosen to match conditions.
Upgrade Path
With additional training, easily upgrade to SSI Open Water Diver.
What’s Included
- Theory (online & in‑person)
- Three pool/confined water dives
- Two open water dives (conditions permitting)
- All core equipment (exposure suit, BCD, regulators, weights, cylinders)
- Experienced SSI instructor supervision
- Recognition as SSI Scuba Diver
- Personal kit advice & next‑steps coaching
- Club/community invites after completion
Your Journey
1) Theory
Online study plus a face‑to‑face briefing to lock in the essentials.
2) Pool Skills
Three sessions to build comfort with buoyancy, mask/reg skills, and safety drills.
3) Open Water
Two qualifying sea dives in Plymouth under pro supervision (weather dependent).
Skills Covered
- Dive planning & checks
- Scuba system assembly & disassembly
- Entry & exit techniques
- Buoyancy checks & buoyancy techniques
- Controlled ascents & descents
- Mask clearing, removal & replacement
- Regulator retrieval
- Safety stops & their importance
- Stationary air sharing
- Equipment care
FAQ
Theory (online & in‑person), three pool/confined sessions, and two open water dives with an instructor.
You’ll be recognised as an SSI Scuba Diver, able to dive under professional supervision (typically to 12 m).
With additional training, you can upgrade to SSI Open Water Diver.
Yes—exposure suit, BCD, regulators, weights, and cylinders. Bring swimwear and a towel. We can advise on your own mask/snorkel if you wish.
Medical history form (doctor sign‑off only if required by the questionnaire).
Plymouth offers sheltered options. If the sea says “not today,” we reschedule the open water part—your safety and enjoyment come first.