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Learning about Pressure in Diving

Learn about pressure in diving and how it affects your body, gas consumption and air spaces underwater.

The Physics of Diving

  • Seawater: Pressure change of 1 bar per 10 meters
  • Freshwater: Pressure change of 1 bar per 10.3 meters. 

Ambient pressure and gauge pressure.

Thanks to Easy Dive Theory for making this video

Calculating Volume Changes

Learn how to calculate volume changes due to depth and as a result pressure. Learn what formula you should use to calculate the volume change.  (Boyle’s Law)

Constants you will use:

  • Seawater: Pressure change of 1 bar per 10 meters
  • Freshwater: Pressure change of 1 bar per 10.3 meters. 

Ambient pressure and gauge pressure.

Thanks to Easy Dive Theory for making this video

The Effects of Breathing Oxygen Under Pressure

What are the effects of breathing oxygen under pressure? Find out how the partial pressure of the mix in the air can affect you when you dive. When you breathe oxygen under pressure you are possibly exposing yourself to the risk of Pulmonary Oygen Toxicity and Central Nervous System Oxygen Toxicity.

Thanks to Easy Dive Theory for making this video

Advanced Wreck Diving Course

Wreck diver

SSI ADVANCED WRECK DIVING COURSE OVERVIEW- LEARN TO PENETRATE

The SSI Advanced Wreck Diving course builds upon the foundational skills gained in the SSI Wreck Diver Specialty (which is done as part of this course). This program teaches you the essential techniques needed to plan and safely execute penetration dives on wrecks. Throughout the course, you will master buoyancy control, emergency response procedures, and the use of specialized equipment, such as a single guideline, to navigate wrecks within the light zone. With clear entry points. This guideline ensures you can easily access the surface in the event of an emergency, providing an added layer of safety while exploring deeper wrecks.

DURATION

The SSI Advanced Wreck Diving Course can be done over 2 days This incorporates 4 open-water dives on the MV Alpha Funguo. You will also complete digital learning in your own time in the MySSI app.

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Minimum age: 15 years old.
Have logged at least:
• 24 open water dives
Have the following SSI certifications or equivalent from a recognized training agency:
• Deep Diver (40m)

INCLUDED

  • SSI Advanced Wreck Diving Digital Learning
  • All dive and snorkel equipment. This is including air fills and weights
  • Fruit, water and snacks on the boat
  • 2 ocean wreck dives with an SSI Instructor
  • Transfers within Diani

AVAILABILITY

The Advanced Wreck Diving Course is offered daily at Ocean Tribe. Live availability can be found via contacting us via WhatsApp / Phone or by checking the online booking calendar to book online.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

All dive course participants must meet medical questionnaire requirements to be able to dive on the course. Some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. You should visit the Can I Dive page to see if you meet the requirements before booking.


ITINERARY

DIGITAL LEARNING

Before diving into the water, you’ll first start with SSI Digital Training, which offers a thorough knowledge briefing and introduces essential scuba diving and safety concepts. This digital training lays the groundwork for your learning experience, and your SSI Instructor will expand on these topics during your wreck dives

You’ll need to complete the knowledge development section before the course begins. This important step helps you build a strong foundation for a safe and enjoyable boat diving adventure. You will need to finish all of the Digital Learning for the SSI Advanced Wreck Diving Specialty Course, ensuring you’re fully prepared.

SSI’s cutting-edge digital learning platform is a leader in diver education. It allows you to complete the theory portion conveniently from home. Plus, you can take notes directly in the app to discuss any concepts you’re unsure about with your SSI Instructor.

As you progress through the digital training, quick reviews at the end of each section help reinforce your understanding. You must complete these correctly to advance, ensuring you’re ready for the hands-on diving experience. Start your SSI Advanced Wreck Specialty Course today and dive confidently!

OCEAN DIVES

We will go by boat out to a local wreck which is suitable for conducting the training.

You will learn techniques for diving on a wreck.

  • Gas management on wreck dives
  • Mapping a wreck
  • Specialist equipment for wreck diving. Light and reel use.
  • Laying a penetration ine
  • Making penetration dives in a wreck

You will have 4 dives in total after which you are a fully certified SSI Advanced Wreck Diver, assuming that you have met all of the other course performance requirements.

WHERE WILL I DIVE?

Your wreck dives will take place on the MV Alpha Funguo.

NOTES

Please note that the SSI Advanced Wreck Diving course is a no-decompression, limited penetration program designed for divers looking to safely explore wrecks with controlled entry points. This course is distinct from more advanced programs, such as TDI Advanced Wreck Diving. For those interested in Extended Range Wreck Diving or Extended Range Cavern Diving, we encourage you to contact us for more information on these advanced overhead environment courses.

Divemaster Course- Knowledge Development

SSI Divemaster course dive theory

The knowledge development section of the SSI Divemaster course consists of the SSI Dive Guide Digital Learning where you will read the chapters and answer the knowledge reviews. Your SSI Instructor will go through these with you and fill in any gaps in knowledge.

You will also study the SSI Science of Diving Specialty and SSI Computer Diver Specialty for the remainder of your dive theory before completing a final exam. During your studies, your SSI Instructor will be happy to explain anything you are finding hard to understand and make sure you know it.

It is a great idea to get as much out of the knowledge development section of the SSI Divemaster course as possible. You will acquire knowledge that you will use throughout your dive career, but most practically if you choose to continue up the professional ladder. You will use it on the SSI ITC exams, the ITC presentations, the SSI Instructor Evaluation, the SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer exams, and even the Instructor Trainer entrance exam.

To assist our dive go pro candidates in understanding as much dive theory and concepts as possible, we have put together a study resource. The Ocean Tribe ITC Online Learning Centre has videos, quizzes, and other explanations to help you understand concepts. You will also get links to our online classroom sent to you after you sign up for the PADI Divemaster course.

WHAT WILL THE KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT ON THE SSI DIVEMASTER COURSE CONSIST OF?

On the SSI Divemaster course, you will be going a lot deeper into dive theory than you have previously.

You will expand up the knowledge that you have acquired on the Open Water Diver Course, Advanced and Specialty courses, and Diver Stress & Rescue Diver courses.

You will also learn a lot more in knowledge development about:

  • The role of being an SSI Divemaster
  • How Divemasters are supposed to act.
  • Divemaster dive skills
  • Tasks you will need to perform.

As well as the presentations in the SSI Digital Learning, there will be several workshops with your SSI Instructor to go over concepts.

You will study and demonstrate your knowledge of:

  • Dive planning and environmental considerations
  • Dive physics (e.g., buoyancy, pressure, gas laws)
  • Dive physiology (e.g., decompression sickness, narcosis)
  • Dive equipment
  • Decompression theory and dive tables/computers
  • Emergency procedures and rescue techniques
  • Leadership skills and diver management

DO I HAVE TO DO THE SCIENCE OF DIVING SPECIALTY?

Yes, you must complete the Science of Diving course in addition to the Dive Guide course to become an SSI Divemaster. You must be proficient in dive theory to be able to answer questions from students and explain concepts in diving. You have all of the SSI Digital Learning in your MySSI app as a backup library whenever you need it. This enables you to stay current and on top of all of your dive theory.

Divemaster Course- Assisting in Training

Assisting in training

One of the major roles of an SSI Divemaster is to act as an assistant in training to an SSI Instructor. This can consist of many roles including control, demonstration assistance, course logistic preparation, dive guiding, equipment troubleshooting, and more. During the SSI Divemaster course, you will be frequently assisting Ocean Tribe SSI Instructors during real SSI dive courses (if there is not a required course happening at that time then simulations will substitute).

Assisting in Training- What Roles Might an SSI Instructor Assign a Divemaster to Help With?

Control

A Divemaster’s key role is to assist the SSI Instructor in controlling the dive group. When the instructor works with a student on a mobile exercise, the Divemaster supervises the rest of the group. In larger classes, SSI standards require additional professionals in the water. This ensures safety, organization, and effective training.

Demonstration Assistance

SSI skills like air sharing are easier to demonstrate with a Divemaster assisting. When the Divemaster joins the demonstration, all students get a clear view. This eliminates the need for multiple demonstrations, making training more efficient.

Course Logistic Preparation

Assisting in training roles often requires the Divemaster to make sure that all the course logistics are in place. This can include packing the spare box, gearing up student divers, and making sure a ESA or descent line is available. SSI Divemasters help ensure tanks are filled, ready, and loaded onto the boat. They assist with course logistics in many ways, so staying alert is essential.

Dive Guiding

A Divemaster might be called upon to lead the tour section of SSI courses, while the SSI Instructor pays close attention to the students and their reactions, meeting performance requirements. Dive guiding is also a job that is frequently performed by SSI Divemasters with certified divers.

Equipment Troubleshooting

On a dive boat, nothing is more disappointing than a canceled dive. Nothing is more worrying to an inexperienced student than a malfunctioning piece of dive equipment. An SSI Divemaster assisting in training should make sure that they have the knowledge and spares to ensure that dives do not get canceled and minor equipment adjustments can be made.

Assisting in Training- The Divemaster is Often More Approachable in the Dive Student’s Mind

It is often the case with student divers that they seem to ask the SSI Divemasters for advice, hints, and tips during diver training. This is rather than approach their SSI Instructor who they find not as approachable as the friendly Divemaster. The key is in the title! DiveMASTER….

SSI Instructor Training Course Digital Learning

SSI ITC Digital Learning

How to Complete the Digital Learning for the SSI Instructor Training Course at Ocean Tribe

Embarking on the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) with Ocean Tribe in Diani Beach, Kenya, is a significant step in your diving career. To ensure a smooth journey, it’s crucial to complete the Digital Learning component effectively. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you navigate this process.


Getting Your Digital Learning Assigned

First, create a profile on the MySSI platform. Once your profile is set up, Ocean Tribe will assign the ITC Digital Learning materials to your account.

After the assignment, you can access the materials through the MySSI app or website. This flexibility allows you to study at your own pace, whether on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.


Understanding the Digital Learning Sections

The ITC Digital Learning is divided into ten comprehensive sections:

  1. Overview of SSI
  2. Duties of an SSI Professional
  3. Program Management
  4. Academic Sessions
  5. In-Water Training
  6. Assistant Instructor Program
  7. The Open Water Diver Program
  8. Open Water Specialties
  9. Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide
  10. The Business of Diving

Each section includes review questions and assessments to reinforce your understanding.


Completion Timeline

It’s essential to complete all ten sections, including the reviews and assessments, before the start of your ITC sessions. This preparation ensures you’re ready for the practical applications and evaluations that follow.


Final Steps

After completing the sections, you’ll take a final exam. Achieving a passing score is necessary to proceed with the in-person components of the ITC.

Remember, thorough preparation through the different modules sets the foundation for your success as an SSI Instructor. Dive in, study diligently, and get ready to inspire the next generation of divers.

What to Expect on the SSI Instructor Evaluation

SSI Instructor evaluation

What should you expect to happen at the SSI Instructor Evaluation (also known as the IE)? You’ve completed your SSI ITC and are now ready for the final verification by SSI that you are a diving instructor.

We often comment that IE stands for “It’s Easy”. It should be if you have prepared right over the ITC and working with your SSI Instructor Trainer.

The SSI Instructor Evaluation in Kenya is normally spread over two days and is conducted by a SSI Instructor Certifier from the SSI office.

WHAT IS THE SSI INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION SCHEDULE?

The SSI Instructor Exam is split into 4 components:

  1. Written exams
  2. Classroom Presentation
  3. Confined Water Teaching
  4. Open Water Teaching

Written Exams

The written exam is a 100-question multiple choice exam split between SSI training standards and dive theory. This includes knowledge of dive physics, dive physiology, dive equipment, ecology, dive skills and decompression theory, tables, and planning. The training standards part is an open book, meaning you get to use your SSI Instructor Manual. This is because as an SSI Instructor, you should know where to locate training standards and can teach properly. You don’t need to memorize every standard just need to know where to find it in the instructor materials.

Classroom Presentation

You will give a classroom presentation, demonstrating how to use SSI materials to help students struggling with a concept in their dive course knowledge section. During the IE Orientation, evaluators will assign you a question from an SSI course exam or quiz to answer.

You will use the SSI teaching materials including lesson guides, manuals, and digital products such as the SSI app and Digital Learning to teach your fellow IE candidates. Your presentation will last 10-15 minutes, depending on the depth of the content you need to teach. You will use SSI materials to explain the concept, interact with students, and provide real-life examples of how they will apply the information.

During the SSI ITC, YOUR Instructor Trainer will teach you the best strategies to prepare for this presentation, ensuring you can achieve a high score.

If you don’t pass on your first attempt, you can try again with a new question.

Confined Water Teaching

The confined water teaching section of the SSI IE is split into two sections.

The first is that you will teach a skill in confined water from an SSI Course. You will brief and then demonstrate the skill then evaluate your “students” performance of it. The students will be assigned deliberate problems for you to identify and correct. Once you are happy they’ve done it correctly you end the water session and debrief them. During the Ocean Tribe SSI ITC you will run through many presentations to get you familiar with the scoring system and format to use.

The second section of confined water teaching on the SSI IE is to assess whether your dive skills are of demonstration quality. You will be assigned 3 skills from the Open Water Diver course including an emergency skill to demonstrate.

Open Water Teaching

The Open Water teaching section of the SSI IE is split between an Open Water teaching presentation.

In the open water teaching presentation, you will teach two skills from the SSI open water diver course. You will set up the training site and brief your divers and assistants about the way the session will operate. The students will be assigned deliberate problems for you to identify and correct. Once you are happy they’ve done it correctly you end the water session and debrief them. During the Ocean Tribe SSI ITC, you will run through many presentations to get familiar with the scoring system and format to use.

You will also complete an expert level demonstration of a rescue bringing the diver up and assisting and unconscious diver on the surface.

What if I fail a section of the SSI Instructor Evaluation?

In the unlikely event of failing one or more of the segments described above, you would only have to return to a later IE to retake the segment/s you failed. The approx cost of retaking a segment is 250 euros

How much does the SSI Instructor Evaluation Cost?

The whole SSI IE costs 500 euros and this fee is included in your Instructor Training Course package.

If in the unlikely event, you do have to retake a module of the Instructor Evaluation then it is 250 for a repetition

What Happens on the SSI ITC Instructor Training Course?

what happens on the SSI ITC

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE SSI ITC?

During the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you will take part in several workshops to learn the art of teaching students and setting up your teaching scenarios for safety and accomplishing the skills.

Expect to attend presentations led by our SSI Instructor Trainer, Mark Slingo, alongside SSI Assistant Instructor Trainers. These sessions will cover essential topics such as teaching techniques, marketing, and professional growth within the scuba diving industry.

During the course, you’ll also participate in multiple pool sessions, where trainers will assess your ability to teach diving skills in realistic student scenarios. In addition, you’ll deliver short academic presentations on assigned topics to your Instructor Trainer, demonstrating your ability to communicate theory clearly and confidently.

Finally, you will spend a couple of days in the ocean, where trainers will assess how effectively you teach the open water segments of diver training courses.

There is also the option to complete the React Right First Aid and CPR Instructor program during the course which is necessary to be able to teach the Diver Stress & Rescue course when you are a certified instructor. Following on from the course we can look at getting you some Specialty Instructor ratings to move you up the SSI Instructional ladder towards Specialty Instructor and Divemaster Instructor.

ITC WORKSHOPS

The ITC workshops are build on the SSI Instructor Training Course Digital Learning and knowledge from previous courses. These workshops will develop your instructional skills through hands-on practice, staff guidance, and teamwork—preparing you for the practical elements of the ITC and your future dive career.

EXAM PRACTICE

Ok no one likes exams. But the SSI ITC is preparing you to complete the SSI Instructor Evaluation. As such prior to the ITC you have been brushing up on your dive theory and familiarising yourself with the SSI Instructor Manual and other SSI teaching Materials. During the ITC we will practice with a couple of exams to prepare you for the IE and ensure that your study has been effective.

DIVE SKILLS

Part of being a good instructor is to have good dive skills. You will have been practicing the skills circuit prior to the ITC and there will be a dive skills workshop and evaluation session to ensure that your skills are ready to teach. There will also be an assessment of your Diver Stress & Rescue skills too, in preparation for teaching rescue courses and for the rescue assessment during the SSI Instructor Evaluation.

KNOWLEDGE TEACHING PRESENTATIONS

Instructor candidates give knowledge teaching presentations during the ITC to demonstrate their ability to use SSI materials effectively in a teaching environment. You will use the SSI materials including lesson guides, manuals, and digital products such as the MySSI apps and Digital Learning to teach your fellow IE candidates, to answer questions assigned by your SSI Instructor Trainer from the Open WaterAdvanced Open Water, Diver Stress & RescueDive Guide and more.

CONFINED WATER PRESENTATIONS

To prepare you to be able to teach SSI dive courses in the pool and other confined water locations, you will give several confined water presentations during the SSI ITC. These will include practicing using your wetnotes to brief the skills, before giving demonstrations and correcting student diver problems, simulated by your fellow candidates. Teaching presentation skills are normally from the SSI Open Water, SSI Advanced Open Water and Diver Stress & Rescue courses.

OPEN WATER PRESENTATIONS

During the ITC, you will practice teaching two skills at the same time in open water. This is to simulate if you were teaching multiple courses at once. On our ocean training site, you will practice setting up the dive site before conducting the skills. This will focus on diver safety, supervision, and making sure your “students” meet the performance requirements. This will prepare you for the open water section of the IE of course and real-life when planning open water training for your dive students.

ACTING LIKE AN SSI PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIVER DIAMOND

During the ITC, you must act as a role-model dive professional. Trainers will assess your appearance, behaviour, knowledge of the SSI system, and understanding of the SSI Diver Diamond. They will also evaluate your punctuality, equipment presentation, and diving skills.

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