Open Water Instructor

Open Water Instructor

Become an Open Water Instructor and Live Your Passion

Become a SSI Open Water Instructor – Turn Your Passion into a Career

you dream of becoming a certified diving instructor, our Instructor Course Koh Tao is the perfect starting point. Koh Tao is Thailand’s leading training island, offering ideal diving conditions and high-quality professional development.


Why Choose Our Instructor Course on Koh Tao?

Our Instructor Course Koh Tao focuses on real training, practice, and confidence building. You learn directly from experienced instructor trainers in small groups, ensuring personalised coaching.

What Makes Koh Tao Ideal?

  • Warm, clear water year-round

  • Numerous easy-to-access training sites

  • A dynamic international diving community

  • Affordable cost of living


What You Will Learn During the Instructor Course

Our program provides all essential skills to teach safely and professionally:

1. Academic Teaching Skills

You learn how to present theory, manage groups, and evaluate student understanding.

2. In-Water Training Techniques

We refine buoyancy, control, positioning, and problem-solving skills with structured practice.

3. Safety & Supervision

You learn how to anticipate risks and maintain a safe learning environment.

4. Real Teaching Experience

During the Instructor Course Koh Tao, you assist with real students under supervision.

Course Structure – Step by Step

SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC)

A complete program with workshops, confined-water sessions, and open-water teaching.

Instructor Evaluation (IE)

An independent evaluation validating your instructor skills.

Extra Workshops Included

  • Classroom presentations

  • Rescue demonstrations

  • Professional behavior and communication

  • Business of diving


 

฿80,000.00

Informations

Do you dream of travelling the world working as a scuba instructor? With this globally recognized certification, you can work at SSI Training Centers represented in over 130 countries. This in-depth program provides all you need to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. Once certified, you can train new SSI divers, teach Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and create Dive Guides. The possibilities are endless, so start your dive career now!
18
Minimum Age
4
Amount of Academic Sessions
9
Amount of Pool /
Confined Water Sessions
9
Amount of Open Water Sessions
40 m / 130 ft
Maximum Training Depth
72-85
Suggested duration (h)

Pre-requisites for the Instructor Training

  • CPR less than 2 years
  • O2 less than 2 years
  • Medical certificate of no contraindication to scuba diving less than one year old
  • 100 dives
  • Hold the Divemaster SSI certification or equivalent
  • Be 18 years old
  • Open Water Diver (or equivalent) for at least 6 months

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