SSI Scuba Instructor Training Course

Turn Your Passion for Diving into a Career Without Limits

You've mastered diving. Now it's time to inspire others to discover the underwater world.

The SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) at Central Coast Divers is your pathway to becoming an internationally recognised SSI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Whether you dream of teaching locally, working aboard liveaboards, joining luxury island resorts or travelling the world, this course gives you the professional skills and qualifications to make it happen.

The dive industry is always looking for passionate, knowledgeable instructors. If you've ever imagined turning your weekends underwater into a rewarding career, this is where your journey begins.

Become a Professional Dive Educator

To enrol, you must be a certified SSI Divemaster (or equivalent).

SSI's proven 2-Step Instructor Training System combines comprehensive digital learning with intensive practical training. You'll complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) before progressing directly to the Instructor Evaluation (IE) conducted by an SSI Instructor Certifier.

Upon successful completion, you'll earn your certification as an SSI Open Water Instructor, allowing you to independently teach some of the world's most popular scuba programs, including:

• Open Water Diver

• Advanced Adventurer

• Enriched Air Nitrox

• Diver Stress & Rescue

• Dive Guide

• Plus many additional SSI specialty programs as your experience grows.

Learn from Industry Professionals

At Central Coast Divers, you're not simply completing a course—you're developing the confidence, professionalism and teaching ability employers around the world are looking for.

Throughout your training you'll master:

✔ Classroom Knowledge Development Presentations

✔ Confined Water Teaching Techniques

✔ Open Water Training Presentations

✔ Rescue Assessment Scenarios

✔ Dive Skills Demonstrations

✔ Professional Theory Examinations

✔ Watermanship & Fitness Assessments

Every component is designed to prepare you to teach safely, confidently and professionally to international SSI standards.

Need More Experience? No Problem.

Not quite ready to become a full Instructor?

Complete the Assistant Instructor program first.

This flexible option allows you to gain real-world teaching experience by assisting instructors with student courses before returning to complete your Instructor Evaluation when you're ready.

It's the perfect stepping stone towards becoming a confident professional.

Course Duration

9 Days of Instructor Training

PLUS

2 Days Instructor Evaluation

Your Instructor Evaluation follows immediately after the training course, allowing you to complete your professional qualification without unnecessary delays.

Graduate with Real Teaching Experience

Unlike many training centres, your learning doesn't stop once you've earned your certification.

As an added bonus, you'll assist with your first instructor course alongside our experienced professional team, giving you valuable real-world teaching experience and additional confidence before launching your new career.

Where Can This Qualification Take You?

Imagine waking up every day knowing your office could be:

Tropical island resorts

Liveaboard dive vessels

International dive centres

Marine conservation projects

Adventure tourism businesses

Your local dive centre

Your Central Coast Divers Instructor certification is recognised worldwide, opening doors to thousands of employment opportunities across the global diving industry.

Why Train with Central Coast Divers?

✔ Over 40 years of professional dive training

✔ Experienced SSI Instructor Trainers

✔ Exceptional student-to-instructor support

✔ Real teaching experience

✔ Internationally recognised certification

✔ Ongoing career mentoring and employment guidance

✔ Train in one of NSW's most diverse diving environments

Your Dream Career Starts Here

Every day you wait is another day someone else is living the career you've been dreaming about.

Whether your goal is to teach locally, travel the world, or simply share your passion for diving with others, there has never been a better time to become an SSI Scuba Instructor.

 Places are limited for each Instructor Training Course. Secure your position early and take advantage of available early registration savings.

Call Central Coast Divers today or book online and take the first step towards a career you'll never want to retire from.

Stop working for a living. Start diving for one.