SCUBA Education & Training
Dive Control Specialist: Dive Master & Assistant Instructor Training
Superior Expeditions also provides training and certification for Dive Masters and Assistant Instructors through Scuba School International's Dive Control Specialist course. The Dive Control Specialist (or "Dive Con") rating is considered the initial leadership level within SSI's Dive Leader Education System. With this rating you can do more than other SCUBA agency's entry-level dive leaders because the Dive Con course includes both Dive Master and Assistant Instructor training.
The Dive Con course is the best way for an experienced diver to gain the theoretical and practical knowledge to begin a career as a diving professional. You will study advanced physics, physiology and decompression theory. You'll practice advanced rescue techniques, fine-tune your diving skills, and learn the basics of teaching. This course is designed to prepare experienced and highly motivated divers to reach their goal of becoming a dive leader.
What Can a Dive Control Specialist Do?
Dive Cons who have an active status with SSI and have current liability insurance may:
- Help lead dive trips and tours
- Assist SSI Instructors in the pool and open water
- Teach open water skills in the pool under the direct supervision of an SSI Instructor
- Teach the SSI Scuba Skills Update program
- Teach the SSI Snorkeling program
- Teach selected SSI Specialty courses like Boat Diving, Equipment Techniques, Navigation, and Underwater Photography
As a Dive Con you become a member of SSI and receive all professional publications offered. You are insurable (active Dive Cons working with divers or students are required to carry liability insurance) and considered by the dive industry as a professional - thereby allowing you access to "industry only" type events.
Contact Us if you would like further information. This course can be taught "on-demand" throughout the year.
Please Note
Superior Expeditions believes in making qualified dive leaders and not just issuing certification cards. As such this course will require more intensive preparation and training when compared to other SCUBA classes.
