SSI Instruction With Aqua Divers
 

Training for all interest levels

We believe, that the SSI instructional guidelines and instructional programs developed by SSI are the best in the business. The training staff at Aqua Divers is proud to teach you the safe, considerate, fun way. Aqua Divers Instructors teach the academics of diving by using SSI's Total Teaching System, which includes manuals, study guides, videos, teaching outlines and other support material.

Aqua Divers Training Facility provides all levels of training, from your very first snorkeling experience all the way through Dive Control Specialist.  Our training system, LEARNING THROUGH REPETITION has proved to be a highly effective teaching method. The SSI Total Teaching System results in a high level of confidence in overall diving ability, which allows you to focus on why you wanted to learn to dive - to have a great time diving!

What every diver should know...

Proper Equipment

The most comfortable, convenient and enjoyable way to dive is with your own set of properly fitted equipment. You’re comfort and skill level will increase substantially. Servicing your equipment annually improves your equipment's performance, and minimizes malfunctions, which provides peace of mind.

Proper Knowledge

There are certain safety rules that must be learned. With a professional teaching system (a manual, video, and study guide) you can study this information on your own. An instructor will be available for assistance.

Proper Skills

You must develop ability with basic scuba skills, such as moving in the water and equipment handling. The best way to learn is from a qualified instructor at a professional scuba school. Review and practice time reinforces the skills.

Experience

While education helps develop knowledge and skills, the key to becoming a comfortable and confident diver is simply to dive as much as possible. Your experience increases as you explore different diving locations, meet new friends, have new adventures, and explore new worlds.

That's why SSI's motto is:

SERIOUS DIVING...SERIOUS FUN

CONTINUED EDUCATION COURSES OFFERED AT
AQUA DIVERS

After your Open Water course is completed it is very important to keep learning and diving in order to become a safe and more proficient diver.  There are several ways of doing just that.  Dive several times a year by joining Aquarius Dive Club and participating in the monthly dives, travel with Aqua Divers to the Channel Islands or on their warm water destinations, and take continued educational classes.

Aqua Divers has a Continued Education Orientation evening on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 in the Aqua Divers shop.  You are able to sign up for any course that interests you and schedule the classes to fit into your schedule.

Check on the Open Water Calendar for the classes that are currently scheduled.  Make sure if you see any already scheduled classes that interest you that you contact Aqua Divers to get added to the roster and make arrangements to pick up your training package.

For more information, select any of the following:

Open Water Certification		Scuba Skills Update
Snorkeling		Try Scuba
Boat Diving Speciality		Computer Diving Speciality
Deep Diving Speciality		Dry Suit Diving
Equipment Speciality		Enriched Air Nitrox Speciality
Navigation Speciality		Night And Limited Visibility
Search & Recovery		Stress & Rescue
Underwater Photography		Medic First Aid/CPR Course

SSI Open Water Certification

Did you ever wonder what it would be like to glide through inner space and to venture where many people only dream of going? Scuba would allow you to do that. As a diver you could glide over amazing coral formations, explore sunken shipwrecks or enjoy a local dive. Anyone can learn to scuba dive with the Proper Equipment, Proper Knowledge, Proper Skills, Experience and a complete total diving system.

Requirements:   Minimum of 10 years of age, no upper limit. Be comfortable in the water, we can help with this.  Be in reasonably good health, a short medical questionnaire must be completed.  Have an open mind and a willingness to learn. Want to have fun.

What does our program include?  Your personalized training kit “Training record, Training manual, video/dvd, RDP planner and miscellaneous paper work  6 classroom  6 pool sessions   Use of all heavy standard scuba equipment  5 Open water dives

Course Description:  Open water dives are done in Monterey (recommended) or local lakes in the summer season. It is also possible to do your trainging dives in a dry suit suit instead of wetsuits. Ask for more details on this option. All equipment used in the training program must have current CIP, BCP, hydro and VIP.  During the open water class, the scuba system is included in the price of the class but personal equipment items are not. It is recommended, that students acquire their own equipment during the open water class, especially if further education is in the future.  This allows the student to become more comfortable in the water and allows familiarity with equipment while under instructional training, which promotes safety. It is generally recommended that the diver continue his/her education with specialties courses; furthering the diving abilities and improves your diving comfort.

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Snorkeling - With Aqua Divers

SSI's Snorkel Diver program is full of tips and advice to help make snorkeling easier and more fun. Knowledge In the academic session, you will be introduced to snorkeling equipment, explaining how to fit and determine the quality of the mask, snorkel, boots and fins. Skills By learning how to properly enter an exit the water, learning how to move in the water with the use of proper fitted equipment will ease the effort and increase your comfort.  The proper use of a mask and snorkel will make snorkeling much easer and enjoyable.  You will be able to identify those beautiful fish that you have been looking at in those magazines. Equipment Mask, Snorkel, Foot Protection, Fins, Environmental Protection and Weight System.

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Try Scuba

Try Scuba in the Pool Here you take a real dive accompanied by an instructor. The instructor works with no more than two students for 2 ½ hours of theory and pool diving experience. • Minimum  age 8 years old Try Scuba with Ocean Listed above and adds the experience of diving in the ocean

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Scuba Skills Update

Have your C-card already but it has been a while since you jumped in? The Scuba Skills Update is a quick refresher to get you going again. It is focused on the most important safety skills that you learned in the Open Water Class. A session in the pool to re-acquaint yourself with the skills and equipment.  Then it is recommended to go with us on an open water dive.

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Boat Diving Speciality

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: How to choose the best boat for your diving needs. Traveling and staying comfortable on boats. Hints to help with seasickness. Learn boat terms with your safety in mind. Getting on and off all types of boats in all types of conditions. Packing and storing your equipment on boats.

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Computer Diving Speciality

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: How to function your dive computer properly.  How to utilize the computer for repetitive diving.  How to use the computer to maximize your bottom time and safety.

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Deep Diving Speciality

Some of the things you will learn in this speciality class: How to prepare effective deep diving plans.  Learn how to use proper surface supports.  Why and how to use and prepare back up equipment.  Recognize and handle hazards.

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Dry Suit Diving

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: Learn about different types of dry suits, valves and accessories. Understand the maintenance and repairs processes.

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Equipment Speciality

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: Learn about key features of different types of equipment. Tips for maintenance and storage. Easy field repairs. Tips for travellers to make vacations a breeze.

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Enriched Air Nitrox Speciality

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: Learn about the physics and physiology of diving on Nitrox. How to analyze Nitrox cylinders. Using Nitrox compatible computers and SSI Nitrox tables. How to manage exposure to Nitrogen. The differences of diving 32% to 36% Nitrox as well as other mixes. Differences between O2 clean and O2 serviced equipment.

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Navigation Speciality

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: How to use compass navigation, natural navigation and a combination of both. How to handle special navigation situations. In depth information of the special equipment used.

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Night And Limited Visibility Speciality

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: How and why to set up shore lights. How to hold lights to maximize visibility. What to do if your light goes out. Locating the boat or shore. What to do if you lose sight of your buddy. In depth information about necessary equipment.

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Search & Recovery

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: Scene Evaluation Types of search patterns Conditions that determine search patterns Finding the object and lifting it with lift bags Being a line tender

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Stress & Rescue

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: Causes and prevention of stress Detecting and dealing with stress in yourself Detecting and dealing with stress in your buddy Accident management procedures Rescue skill that assist the victin while protecting yourself Simple, but effective, search patterns

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Underwater Photography

Some of the things you will learn in this Speciality class: How to select the best camera for your needs How to identify good photo subjects How to improve composition Advanced photo techniques How to create a good maintenance program for your camera

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Medic First Aid/CPR Course

This program will help you gain the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to manage a medical emergency including CPR.  The class will focus on your essential responsibilities as a first aid provider.  You will learn about recognizing a medical emergency, making the decision to help, identifying hazards and ensuring your personal safety, activating the EMS system and providing supportive basic first aid care.

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