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SSI Instructor Trainer | Shaping the next generation of world-class dive professionals.

High-level mentorship, ITC programs, and career coaching for those ready to go Pro. Turn your passion into a career. 🚀

Based in Poole, UK - Available Worldwide 🌍

29/10/2026

What an incredible SSI International Instructor Training Course! 🌊🤿

A massive congratulations to our October ITC candidates for successfully passing their SSI Instructor Evaluation. The hard work, focus, and dedication truly paid off with a well-deserved pass all around.

Now the real adventure begins—time to put those new skills into action and inspire the next generation of divers! 🎓✨

Thinking about turning your passion into a career?

We have upcoming ITCs scheduled alongside exclusive onboarding offers to help you take that next step as an SSI Pro.

Drop us a DM or leave a comment below to get all the details! 📩

Happy diving, everyone! 🤙

18/10/2026

Today was day 3 of the October SSI Instructor Training Course.

Dry day in the dive centre learning about the SSI Open Water Course, Specialty Courses and Diver Stress and Rescue!

Tomorrow.... We dive.

SSI International
Martin Rodgers
David Chant

26/09/2026

Already a Scuba Instructor? It’s time to expand your horizons! 🤿✨

If you’re looking to boost your employability, lower your annual professional overhead, and teach with maximum flexibility, the SSI Professional Crossover is your next big move!

Why cross over to SSI?
💰 Lower Annual Fees & Pro Rewards: Earn points every time you certify a student to offset your yearly renewal costs.
📱 Cutting-Edge Digital Platform: Seamless teaching and permanent digital student access via the top-rated MySSI App.
✨ Keep Your Specialties: Your existing Specialty Instructor ratings map across without having to re-qualify!
🧠 Flexible Teaching Philosophy: Teach using SSI's "Comfort Through Repetition" approach, adapting to your students' needs.

What’s involved?
This isn't a full IDC! It’s an intense, streamlined orientation module covering SSI standards, digital tools, and practical evaluation. We recognize your existing instructor experience and focus purely on getting you confident in the SSI system.

Prerequisites: Active Instructor status in good standing with a recognized dive agency, current First Aid/CPR, and a valid dive medical.

👉 Ready to unlock new teaching opportunities? DM us or head over to the Events tab on our website to secure your spot on the next crossover!

23/09/2026

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐒𝐈 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫? 🤿💥

Take the next big leap in your diving career with Part 2 of the SSI Instructor Training Course! We’ll help you refine your teaching techniques, elevate your in-water skills, and build the confidence you need to certify your own open water students.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
📚 1 full week of interactive academics and in-water skill development
📝 Concludes with your official SSI Instructor Evaluation in open water

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 & 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬:
✅ Must be a certified SSI Assistant Instructor
✅ Must have your own full set of dive equipment
🗓️ Dates: October 16th – 25th
(𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘦𝘵? 𝘕𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭! 𝘎𝘦𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵! 🙌)

Spaces are limited for this candidate cohort!
👉 Contact Leon or us directly today for full schedule details or to reserve your spot.

Dorset Diving Services SSI

23/08/2026

Congratulations to our new SSI Open Water Instructors Catherine Bates Murad Rangoon for completing IE day 2 today with Adam Wood from SSI International

I'm looking forward to seeing you all put your skills to good use!

Next ITC is in October. Is it time for you to get involved? I think so....

22/08/2026

Day 1 of the SSI International Open Water Instructor Evaluation (IE)

5 rockstar SSI Instructor Candidates under the direction of Adam Wood from SSI!

Good luck team! Go smash it!

Let's go!

20/08/2026

Day 6 of the August SSI Instructor Training Course.

Today was all about filling in gaps and polishing off!

Great performance from the ITC Candidates today.

A little bit more academics tomorrow, followed by a good night's sleep and they'll be on top form for the SSI Instructor Evaluation on Sat/Sun with the one and only 😎

No rest, until we boss this test. Let's go team!

19/08/2026

Getting wet again today with Day 6 of the SSI ITC!

18/08/2026

Live action ITC

18/08/2026

In Water Presentations today!

Superstar candidates smashing out some top end scores! Well done all!

Tomorrow, we go to Open Water!

Address

25a Ringwood Road
Poole
BH140RF

Telephone

+447880342515

Website

http://www.dorsetdiving.co.uk/

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