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SSI Dive Control Specialist (DiveCon) - This is our initial dive leadership level.
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1978, SSI introduced the original Dive Control Specialist course with
an ambitious goal: to combine assistant instructor and divemaster
training. At that time, those were the two main courses offered, and
SSI felt that both were important to the development of a good dive
leader and instructor candidate.
In 1985, SSI introduced the Dive Control Specialist handbook, which was
part of a complete teaching system featuring candidate and instructor
materials. Over the years, the handbook served DiveCon candidates well,
providing a reference that was supported with extensive handouts from
the DiveCon Instructor. The eventual development of the Open Water
Diver, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Specialty Diver materials
outshined the handbook, however, and it became apparent that candidates
deserved upgraded materials.
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The revised DiveCon manual is true to the original concept—a program
combining assistant instructor and divemaster training—yet it goes even
further. The new manual incorporates diving physics and physiology,
decompression theory, and leader stress and rescue. Training for
conducting SSI programs, such as Scuba Skills Update and Snorkeling, is
also included. This thorough training makes the SSI DiveCon a
well-prepared, well-educated, versatile and marketable dive leader.
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Devoted divers who are motivated to pass along their love of
recreational scuba diving to others will find the Dive Control
Specialist course a challenging but satisfying experience that will add
a new, rewarding dimension to the sport. Much as the Open Water Diver
course opened the door to scuba, the DiveCon course will open the door
to leadership, which allows the DiveCon to enjoy diving on an entirely
different level and to earn the respect of other divers. Also, the
advanced education provides the DiveCon with a deeper understanding of
all aspects of diving, from DCS to specialty dives, as well as a new
perspective on equipment and rescues.
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Training Course (ITC), should the DiveCon decide to proceed to the next
level. The DiveCon course was designed so the ITC candidate could pass
the General Diving Knowledge Review by studying the DiveCon manual. The
manual can also be used as an exceptional reference during the
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As a certified SSI Dive Control Specialist (DiveCon) you can:
- Work on Dive Boats, in Facilities and Resorts.
- Take people diving, lead trips and tours
- Assist SSI Instructors in the pool and open water
- Teach skills in the pool under the supervision of an instructor
- Teach
independently Scuba Skills Update, Snorkeling, Try Scuba Diving and
selected SSI Specialty Courses like Equipment Techniques, Navigation,
Boat Diving, Photography & Digital Underwater Photography and Shark
Diver. With additional training a DiveCon can also become SCUBA
RANGERS Instructor.
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