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Welcome to the Dive Crew of
The Dive Academy
Welcome to the Dive Crew of
The Dive Academy
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WELCOMEPERSONAL INTRODUCTIONPAPERWORK
Course Overview
• Course Materials
• Academic Sessions
• Pool Sessions
• Open Water Dives (Optional)
• Course Certification
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TO BECOME A COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT DIVE LEADERIT TAKES FOUR INGREDIENTS:
• Proper Knowledge
• Proper Skills
• Proper Equipment
• Proper Experience
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LOOK FOR THESE ICONS:
• Pearl
• Continuing Education
• Environment
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SECTION 1SECTION 1THE ROLE OF THE THE ROLE OF THE DIVEMASTERDIVEMASTER
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THE ROLE OF THE DIVEMASTER
OBJECTIVES
•Understand the Role of the Divemaster
• List the Components of the Divemaster Crossover Program• State the Requirements to Be a Working DivemasterS
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THE ROLE OF THE DIVEMASTER
Course Intent – You will be qualified to1. Work in Resort Areas and in
Retail Stores2. Take of certified divers on diving activities and
guide them on underwater tours 3. Assist an active Instructor in
training classroom, pool and open water sessions under the direct supervision
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THE ROLE OF THE DIVEMASTER Course Prerequisites
1. 18 Years Old2. Current Medical History3. Have Logged at Least 60 Open
Water Dives4. Specialty Training or Experience of minimum 5 Dives:• Boat Diving• Deep Diving• Night/Limited Visibility• Equipment Techniques• Navigation• Enriched Air Nitrox Diver (Optional)
5. Specialty Training in Diver Stress&Rescue or Equivalent
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THE ROLE OF THE DIVEMASTER
Course Overview1. 3 Academic Sessions2. 1 Pool/Confined Water WorkshopS
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THE ROLE OF THE DIVEMASTER
Course Content1. The Working Divemaster2. History and Philosophy of SSI & The
SSI Educational System3. Divemaster and Beyond
– Your Career Options!
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THE ROLE OF THE DIVEMASTERSSI Renewal, Dealer Affiliation & Liability Insurance – Member Status
1. Active Status:• Dealer Affiliation• Payment of Annual Fees• Insurance (where applicable)
2. Inactive Status3. Cancelled Status4. Review Status (in severe cases of
Grievance Resolution)
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THE ROLE OF THE DIVEMASTER
Earning Potential1. Leading Dive Trips2. Guiding Certified Divers3. Assisting in Training4. Selling Equipment
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DIAMOND DIALOGUE 1
• As a Divemaster you will be called upon many times to resolve or prevent issues.
• Discuss what issues may be encountered and how to handle them.
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WORKSHOP 1
• Simulate several issues that the future Divemaster will encounter. From their previous Diver Stress & Rescue training the candidates should know how to see the signs of an approaching problem. S
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SECTION 2SECTION 2
HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SSI & THE SSI SSI & THE SSI EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMEDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SSI
OBJECTIVES• Illustrate the Major Difference Between SSI and Other Dive Training Agencies
• State the Major Advantage of the SSI Dive Center/Dive Professional Relationship
• List Two Criteria That all SSI Dive Skills Must Meet
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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SSI
The History of SSI• SSI was founded in 1970 by a group of retailers with a
clear vision that the best place to train divers is a professional diving business
The SSI Business Philosophy• Become Divers — Not Just Learn to Dive.
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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SSIFoundation of the SSI Dive Center Network
1. Dive Center2. Instructor Training Center3. Diamond Dive Center4. Diving School
Foundation of the SSI Dive Resort Network
1. Dive Resort2. Instructor Training Center3. Diamond Dive Resort4. Dive Boat
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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SSI
• The SSI / Dive Center / Dive Professional Relationship
• Benefits of the Relationship for the Dive Center
• Benefits of the Relationship for the Dive Professionals
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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SSI
The SSI History1. Proper Knowledge2. Proper Skills3. Proper Equipment4. Proper Experience
Skill Training and Diver Accidents
Why People Learn
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DIVER DIAMOND PHILOSOPHY & BENEFITS
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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SSI
The SSI Teaching Philosophy1. Real World Skills Designed to Work with any Equipment Configuration, and Under
any Condition
2. A Clear Need to Know
3. Comfort Through Repetition
4. Diver Independence
5. Learning Must Be Fun
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DIAMOND DIALOGUE 2
• Discuss and review how the entire Customer Loyalty Cycle works towards creating as well as retaining future divers.
• Integrate each section of the Diver Diamond in this discussion to re-emphasize the importance of this philosophy for the success of the customer.
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WORKSHOP 2
• Role play how the Dive Center and the Divemaster work together to make long term divers and loyal customers.
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SSI EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
OBJECTIVES• List the 9 Components of the SSI Total Teaching System• Describe the 7 Ways People Learn• State the 2 Standards That Dictate How We Train• Define the 2 Components Required for Continuing
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SSI EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
The SSI Total Teaching System Components of the Total Teaching System
1. The Student Manual2. The DVD3. The Session Review Questions4. The Final Exam5. The Student Training Record6. The SSI Total DiveLog7. The Instructor Manual8. The Instructor Cue-Cards9. The Presentation Enhancement
Guides (PEGs)
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SSI EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
The SSI Total Teaching System
The Flexibility of the SSI System — The 80-20 Rule
How People Learn1. Motivational Phase2. Instructional Phase3. Processing Phase4. Retention and Retrieval Phase5. Performance Phase6. Evaluation Phase7. Reinforcement PhaseS
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SSI EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Training Standards
1. Industry Training Standards
2. SSI Training Standards
3. Training Standards vs. The SSI Educational System
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SSI EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
The SSI Educational System1. Levels and Ratings
SSI Diver Courses1. SSI Courses — Building Blocks
for Continuing Education
2. SSI Continuing Education: Training + Experience
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SSI EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
SSI Continuing Education Certification Requires Training and Experience1. The SSI Educational System Assists in Developing Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty During the Training Process
2. The SSI Educational System Encourages Employee Loyalty
3. The SSI Educational System Uses Online/Home-Study to Promote Sales
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SSI EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Introduction to Online Training/Home Study1. Educational Advantages of Online Training/Home Study2. Financial Advantages of Home Study3. Scheduling Advantages of Online Training/Home Study
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DIAMOND DIALOGUE 3
• Discuss how the 80/20 rule works. Also reflect the flexibility of the SSI Education System in regards to Continuing Education and why it allows SSI to better educate student divers.S
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WORKSHOP 3
• Simulate your own “Master Diver pathway” and explain the benefits of your course combination to a virtual student.
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SECTION 3SECTION 3
DIVEMASTER DIVEMASTER AND AND BEYONDBEYOND
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DIVEMASTER AND BEYOND
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• State Skills That Must be Maintained as a Divemaster
• List the Way How You Can Qualify as an Instructor
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DIVEMASTER AND BEYOND
Staying Current1. Magazines2. Books and Technical Manuals3. Special Interest Groups4. SSI Specialty Courses5. Consumer Dive Shows6. Networking7. Experience
The Next Step, Dive Control Specialist Program1. Program Overview
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DIAMOND DIALOGUE 4• Discuss how the Divemaster
can continue to learn and become an SSI Instructor.
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WORKSHOP 4
• Have the Divemaster candidates find what it takes to become an Instructor (SSI Standards) and have them work through the process of how to reach that goal.S
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HOW FAR DO YOU WANT TO GO?Dive Professional
1. Dive Guide (DG)
2. Divemaster (DM)
3. Dive Control Specialist (DCS)
4. Training Specialist (TS)
5. Open Water Instructor (OWI)
6. Specialty Instructor (SI)
7. Advanced Open Water Instructor (AOWI)
8. Dive Control Specialist Instructor (DCSI)
9. Instructor Trainer (IT)
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Joe Diver
Divemaster