Course Description

The SSI Dive Professional Crossover program is to provide an orientation to SSI philosophies and course procedures to dive professionals from other recognized scuba training agencies. It provides the knowledge and skills needed to conduct SSI programs equivalent to their existing qualifications in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Upon completion you will be certified as an SSI Dive Professional commensurate with your previous certification and experience.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Hold an equivalent rating from another training agency within the last 2 years.
• Current First Aid (within 24 months).
• Current CPR and Oxygen Provider certificates (within 12 months).
• Current Australian Professional Dive Medical AS2299 (within 12 months)
• Once you have booked in for your course there is some home-study to complete prior to arrival.
• Transport to the pool or dive site

 Inclusions:

• SSI Course materials.
• Pool entry fees.
• Tanks and weights are provided.
• Tuition from an experienced Instructor Trainer
• * Addition hire equipment is available for additional cost.

Exclusions:

• SSI Membership fees.
• Personal Diving Equipment including BCD, Regulators with Alternate Air Source, Gauges or Computer, Mask, Snorkel, Find, Knife, DSMB, Torch, Slate and Whistle.

*Hire equipment is available with prior arrangement at additional cost.

What To Bring:

• Sunscreen

• Personal Diving Equipment including BCD, Regulators with Alternate Air Source, Gauges or Computer, Mask, Snorkel, Find, Knife, DSMB, Torch, Slate and Whistle.

• Swimwear

• Towel

• Lunch

• Mobile Phone

• Completed paperwork 

Flying After Diving Guidelines:

• For a single no-decompression dive, a minimum prefight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested. (Including pool and shallow water immersions)

• For multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum prefight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested. Dive Newcastle recommends 24 hours to err on the side of safety.

• For dives requiring decompression stops, 24 hours minimum is recommended. To err on the side of safety, many divers plan a 24-hour surface interval or longer and spend their time exploring topside attractions.

• All divers and students need to follow the recommendation given by the manufacturer of the dive computer regarding No-Fly Times and should always take the most conservative approach regarding flying after diving. Waiting longer before flying when possible after diving and exploring the top side during this period is always your best approach. This information is discussed further and in more detail during your dive course.