SSI TRY Scuba Program
SSI TRY SCUBA PROGRAM
For those who want to test the waters and try scuba, this is the course for you! The SSI Scuba Program gives you a glimpse of what you can expect to experience in the underwater world as well as what you could expect to learn in the TRY SCUBA SSI course. During this experience program, you will go through the basic safety procedures for enjoyable scuba diving under the watchful eye of an active SSI Instructor.
You will learn skills such as equalizing your ears, buddy checks, basic buoyancy control, underwater communication, and more. You will also be given an introduction to basic scuba equipment followed by an underwater tour in the local pool or aquatic environment.
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- Who this course is for
- Those who would like to experience the underwater world
- Those who would like an introductory course to scuba diving prior to enrolling in the Open Water Scuba Diver course
Facts and Training Standards
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Minimum Age 8
Amount of Academic Sessions 1
Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions 1
Maximum Training Depth 5 m/ 15 ft
Course Prerequisites
Fit to Swim
What you can expect to learn:
During this program, the following topics will be covered… and more!
- Basic overview of physics/physiology and how it relates to diving
- Buoyancy
- Pressure
- Equalization techniques
- Scuba equipment assembly
- Underwater communications
Some of the in-water skills you will perform include:
- Predive check
- Weight removal at the surface
- Ear clearing and equalization
- Buoyancy compensator device (BCD) use
- Manual inflation
- Oral inflation
- Buoyancy control
- Controlled ascents and descents
- Regulator use
- Breathing, clearing, and recovery
- Mask clearing
- Underwater swimming: proper use of fins
- Use of gauges
- Underwater communications
If you enjoy this experience then the SSI Open Water course is your next step!
What’s in it for you?
- Introduction to dive planning, equipment setup and donning, skills and knowledge to complete dives
- Unique underwater experience under the watch of an active SDI Instructor
Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:
- Discover a completely new world hidden just below the surface
- Experience the nearly weightless sensation of flight
- Learn about new environments and exotic new species
AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR SSI TRY SCUBA UPGRADE THE EXPERIENCE:
Get Certified as a Open Water Diver
You are about to embark on one of the greatest adventures of your life! Becoming a diver is the first step of a journey that will forever change the way you experience the world. You will explore the wonders of a weightless underwater world, interact with incredible marine life and discover ecosystems hidden beneath the surface. We recommend you start with certification training right away by shooting for Open Water Diver, your entry ticket to dive the world’s best dive sites.
