Course overview

Train as an SSI Divemaster in the Andaman Sea off Havelock, working alongside an experienced island team to learn the rhythm of daily dive operations. You'll guide certified divers over reefs such as Dixon's Pinnacle and Minerva while building professional-level theory and supervision skills. The warm 28°C water and exceptional fish life, from nudibranchs to passing manta rays in monsoon, make every working dive memorable.

What you’ll learn

• Lead certified divers and conduct site briefings
• Assist instructors with student training
• Master demonstration-quality dive skills
• Apply dive theory and risk management in practice
• Run snorkelling and refresher programs

Prerequisites

• Minimum 18 years old
• SSI Diver Stress & Rescue or equivalent
• At least 40 logged dives
• Valid CPR/First Aid certificate within 24 months
• Signed medical clearance within the last 12 months

What's included · What's not

Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   Staff Orientation

   Integrate with the dive team and start theory modules.
2. Day2
   Water Skills

   Complete stamina and demonstration-skill assessments.
3. Day3
   Site Mapping

   Map a local reef and rehearse dive briefings.
4. Day4
   Assisting Courses

   Support instructors with certified and training divers.
5. Day5
   Independent Guiding

   Guide certified divers under supervision.

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