SSI has a so-called recognition program. The two most important levels are the SSI Specialty Diver and the SSI Advanced Open Water. This level should NOT be confused with the PADI Advanced Open Water. The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver is more or less on the same level as the PADI Rescue Diver, at least if one of the specialty courses was Diver Stress & Rescue. (see also list of equivalency) As well there is the SSI Master Diver recognition.
The SSI Dive Guide and the SSI Divemaster are the first steps into the world of professional diving at SSI. The Dive Guide and the Divemaster are considered as experts in diving issues and as specialists in diving. This course will provide you with the knowledge you need to meet the expectations such as professionalism, exemplary behavior and the skills to control and monitor diving activities of certified divers. The Divemaster also assists diving instructors during training.
Already kids with the minimum age of 8 years can discover scuba diving with a lot of fun.
While playing in the water, the kids experience the scuba world to a maximum depth of 2 meters with the guidance and under direct supervision of an experienced PADI instructor.
Diving schools and instructors generally offer diving training according to proven and globally recognized training standards. Which training is the best? Very idle to speculate. Every training has its advantages and disadvantages, a good training is more dependent on a good diving instructor and good environmental conditions. Not everyone enjoys learning to dive in cold water and with poor visibility. On the other hand, you might want to get to know the theory better and not experience it on a fast vacation course. Basically there are the following training levels, which are also recognized among each other.
About three months after my beginner training, I felt the urge to become a professional in diving. The first professional level in PADI1 diving training is the PADI Divemaster. This level is also derisively called “Maste of Desasterr” by colleagues from BSAC2. Well, honestly, you're not far from the Master of Disaster. But let's start slowly. As a preliminary step you have to become a Rescue Diver.
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During my work with personal computers and servers I experienced a lot of problems. So, whenever I have a problem I try to add the solution here. Due to the mass of problems, I am sure the list is going to grow fast 😏.
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Scuba-Diving
Diving schools and instructors generally offer diving training according to proven and globally recognized training standards. Which training is the best? Very idle to speculate. Every training has its advantages and disadvantages, a good training is more dependent on a good diving instructor and good environmental conditions. Not everyone enjoys learning to dive in cold water and with poor visibility. On the other hand, you might want to get to know the theory better and not experience it on a fast vacation course. Basically there are the following training levels, which are also recognized among each other. Below the table you find a list with all courses I teach.
| IAC / RSTC | CMAS | PADI | SSI | SAA / BSAC | ISO-Standard / EUF Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving | Try Dive | Discover Scuba Diving | Try Scuba | Try Dive | |
| Pool Diver | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Scuba Diver | Basic Diver | Scuba Diver | Passport Diver / Scuba Diver | Elementary Diver / -- | Supervised Diver |
| Open Water Diver | CMAS* | Open Water Diver | Open Water Diver | Open Water Diver / Ocean Diver | Autonomous Diver |
| Advanced Adventurer | CMAS* + 2 Specialties | Advanced Open Water Diver | Advanced Adventurer | -- | No ISO / EUF Standards |
| Advanced Open Water Diver | CMAS** | -- | Advanced Open Water Diver | -- | |
| AOWD + Specialty Stress & Rescue | CMAS** + Specialty Stress & Rescue | Rescue Diver | Diver Stress & Rescue | Sport Diver / Club Diver | |
| Master Diver | -- | Master DIver | Master Diver | -- | |
| Dive Leader | CMAS*** | Dive Master | Dive Guide | Dive Leader / Dive Leader | Dive Leader |
This list cannot always be transferred 1: 1. Some courses partially overlap. Depending on which direction you are looking from, this table would look different. Thus, the table can only be a rough guideline. Of course, there are a large number of other associations such as VDST, Protec, Naui, IDA, IDEA. However, they all differ only insignificantly and are based on the training scheme either at the RSTC or the CMAS training track and are usually also a member there, e.g. IAC is a member of the RSTC and CMAS, the BSAC is part of the CMAS and PADI and SSI are pure RSTC members. But no matter what certificate a diver has, there is unfortunately no information about how good or how bad the respective diver is.
Scuba Schools International SSI
In this category you are going to find descriptions of the Scuba Schools International SSI program. Keep in mind, this is only the standard program. You may do more certifications in other areas of Scuba Diving as well. If you like to do a course (private or in small classes), do not hesitate to contact me:
About me
In this category you are going to find stories and some details of my life.