Welcome to the Ocean Tribe Diver Learning Centre. We have tried to put together information and videos from across the diving world to help you understand and study dive theory. Check out each category in the Learning Centre to find explanations, videos, and more. We hope it helps you to prepare for your dive instructor training course and look forward to seeing you on the program. Along that journey to Instructor.
The SSI Classified Diving program has been created to enable persons with disabilities who might not be able to earn full certifications the ability to dive and get certified with different safety parameters. Learn to work with disabled divers.
Why not consider taking your Divemaster Course in Kenya? The SSI Divemaster course is the first professional level in the SSI Diver System. When it comes to scuba diving coral reefs, Kenya is up there with the best of them.
The SSI Divemaster course consists of a mix of specialty courses, dive theory, workshops, stamina tests, practical skills assessments, and practical experience.
Ocean Tribe’s dive base in Diani Beach is located on one of the world’s top 10 rated beaches and consistently rated the best in Africa. The palm tree-lined white powder sands run down to azure waters where the fringing coral reefs can be found only 100m off shore.
DURATION
While we do offer an express package 14-day course which will meet the minimum requirements for becoming a Divemaster it is much better to excel rather than take just the bare minimum. We strive for excellence and want to make you the best Divemaster you can be so prefer the longer option of 1 month.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The SSI Divemaster course is open to Diver Stress & Rescue Divers and above (or equivalent certification) who hold a current first aid and CPR provider certification.
DIVEMASTER COURSE INCLUSIONS
Dive Guide Course/ Science of Diving Course/ Computer Diving Course
Divemaster Digital Learning (including Dive Guide, Science of Diving, Computer Diving, Marine Ecology Courses)
SSI Professional Registration + Initial Year Renewal
MEDICAL INFORMATION
You must meet medical questionnaire requirements. Some conditions or medications may prevent you from diving. You should take the RSTC Diver Medical: Participant Questionnaire to a doctor to have your medical for submission to SSI.
The knowledge development part of the Divemaster course can be completed via SSI Digital eLearning. This includes the Digital Learning for the Dive Guide course, The Science of Diving Specialty Course (Dive Theory) and Computer Diving Specialty Course (Dive Theory).
First up you will sit an Orientation with your allotted SSI Instructor. They will be responsible for supervising your entire course and overseeing your Divemaster course schedule from Day one. They will be your ‘mentor’ and explain the process to you.
You will spend some of the course ‘assisting student divers in training’. Although you will have the opportunity to assist a variety of our Instructors, when possible you will assist your mentor.
We will schedule your training in sequence, building up your diving skills, confidence, and experience step by step. All this whilst you enjoy Diani Beach’s fantastic scuba diving and marine life. These include a wreck, spectacular coral reefs and more.
As you progress through the course you will become more responsible for dive shop activities in the Divemaster role.
Boat & dive centre logistics
Assisting our certified PADI Divemasters with certified divers
Delivering briefings to divers
Assisting our Instructors with student diver training
Guiding certified divers on underwater tours
You can dive as much as you want so expect to log many dives. You will also work together with people from all over the world.
