Become a certified Assistant Instructor with SSI
The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training.
If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.
Facts and Training Standards
Amount of Academic Sessions
6
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions
6
Amount of Open Water Sessions
7
Maximum Training Depth
40 m / 130 ft
Suggested duration (h)
35 - 42
Certification Prerequisites
Divemaster certification, Minimum 60 logged dives (totaling 40 hours dive time)
