Achievement Ratings
Meaningful advancement
SSI achievement ratings recognize a combination of certification level, specialty course completions and a specific number of logged dives. Here is how you can rise through the ranks.
Specialty Diver
This rating requires a minimum of the following:
- Open Water Diver certification
- Completion of two Specialty Diver courses
- 12 logged dives
Advanced Diver
This rating requires a minimum of the following:
- Meeting all Specialty Diver requirements
- Completion of an additional two Specialty Diver courses
- 24 logged dives
Master Diver
This rating requires a minimum of the following:
- Meeting all Advanced Diver requirements
- Rescue Diver certification
- 50 logged dives
The details
These links will take you to dates and prices for our most popular Specialty Diver courses. We can teach any of our other courses we offer whenever we have sufficient interest. Private instruction is also available.
Each component course includes:
■ All instruction
■ Self-study materials
Private instruction available at an additional cost
You supply:
■ Swimsuit, towel
■ Mask, snorkel, scuba fins, boots
■ Weight system, weights
■ Adequate exposure protection
■ One cylinder
■ Buoyancy Control Device (BC)
■ Regulator/alternate air source
■ SMB, audible surface signal, knife/cutting tool
Each component specialty will have additional required items. See individual courses listings for more information.
Students are also responsible for:
■ All air or gas fills
■ Dive site admission or charter fees
■ Transportation to and from dive sites
■ Accommodations and meals, as needed
■ Plastic, photo-ID certification card, if desired (digital card provided at no charge)
Ask a question
Use this form to ask us about this specific course — or you can simply stop by the store or call (504) 888-4882