Become an SSI Instructor Before the High Season Rush!

Have you ever imagined swapping your office chair for a dive boat? Trading traffic jams for turquoise water? Or turning your passion for scuba diving into a professional career that can take you around the world?

In just two weeks, the next SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC) starts at Oceans 5 Gili Air, and for many divers, this could be the opportunity that completely changes their future.

With the high season approaching fast, there has never been a better time to become a dive professional. By completing your SSI Instructor Training Course now, you’ll be ready to work during one of the busiest diving periods of the year, when dive centers around Indonesia and across the globe are actively looking for qualified instructors.

Why Wait Another Year?

Every year, countless divers talk about becoming instructors.

Many say:

“Maybe next season.”

“Maybe next year.”

“I’ll do it when I have more time.”

Then another year passes.

The reality is that there will never be a perfect moment. But there is a perfect opportunity.

The upcoming SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air starts in just two weeks and is perfectly timed before the busiest diving months begin.

Upcoming SSI Instructor Training Course Dates 2026

• 15 – 30 June | Instructor Evaluation 1 – 2 July
• 16 – 31 July | Instructor Evaluation 1 – 2 August
• 16 – 31 August | Instructor Evaluation 1 – 2 September
• 15 – 30 September | Instructor Evaluation 1 – 2 October
• 15 – 30 November | Instructor Evaluation 1 – 2 December

Each course is limited to a maximum of six candidates, ensuring every future instructor receives personal attention and coaching throughout the program.

Why Gili Air Is the Perfect Place for an SSI Instructor Training Course

When people think about instructor courses, they often focus on the training itself.

But the location matters just as much.

The SSI Instructor Training Course is intensive. There is theory, confined water sessions, open water presentations, standards workshops, rescue exercises, evaluations, and plenty of study time.

The last thing you need is a noisy, crowded environment adding unnecessary stress.

That is exactly why Gili Air is so special.

Unlike larger tourist destinations, Gili Air offers a relaxed atmosphere where candidates can fully focus on becoming great instructors.

After training, you can:

• Walk along white sandy beaches
• Watch spectacular sunsets
• Relax in a beach café
• Enjoy a massage
• Go snorkeling or freediving
• Meet fellow instructors and divers from around the world

Everything is within walking distance. There are no cars, no traffic jams, and no city stress.

Many candidates tell us that Gili Air helped them stay calm and focused during their instructor training.

And when you’re learning how to teach diving professionally, that makes a huge difference.

Learn From SSI Instructor Trainer Warren “Waz” Beyers

A great Instructor Trainer doesn’t simply help candidates pass an evaluation.

A great Instructor Trainer creates confident instructors.

This is where SSI Instructor Trainer Warren “Waz” Beyers stands out.

Waz has spent years teaching divers at every level, from beginners taking their first breaths underwater to professional-level candidates preparing for instructor careers.

His teaching philosophy is simple:

The goal is not to create candidates who can pass an exam. The goal is to create instructors who can confidently teach real students.

Throughout the course, Waz focuses on:

• Building confidence
• Understanding teaching techniques
• Developing problem-solving skills
• Improving communication
• Teaching realistic instructor skills
• Creating environmentally aware dive professionals

Instead of simply memorizing standards, candidates learn how to apply those standards in real-life teaching situations.

The result?

Instructors who leave the program feeling ready to work immediately.

Small Groups, Big Results

One of the biggest problems with many instructor courses is overcrowding.

Some programs accept large numbers of candidates, making it difficult to provide individual coaching.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we limit every SSI Instructor Training Course to a maximum of six candidates.

This allows Waz and the instructional team to focus on every individual.

If you struggle with presentations, we help improve presentations.

If confined water demonstrations need work, we focus on demonstrations.

If open water skills need polishing, we spend extra time in the water.

The course adapts to the candidates—not the other way around.

That approach has helped countless candidates develop into confident professionals.

The Best ITC Facilities on the Gili Islands

A professional-level training course requires professional-level facilities.

This is where Oceans 5 Gili Air truly stands apart.

Two Large Training Pools

Unlike many dive centers that rely on small pools or shared facilities, Oceans 5 has two dedicated training pools.

The main training pool measures 25 meters long and provides multiple depth levels, allowing candidates to practice skills in a controlled environment before taking them into open water.

The second training pool offers additional space for workshops, demonstrations, and skill development.

This means more water time, more practice opportunities, and less waiting around.

Dedicated Classroom Facilities

The Instructor Training Course includes extensive classroom sessions.

Oceans 5 provides spacious classrooms designed specifically for professional-level training.

Candidates have plenty of room to study, prepare presentations, and participate in workshops.

Dedicated Instructor Training Boat

Instructor candidates often need additional practice and flexibility.

Oceans 5 operates dedicated dive boats, ensuring candidates can focus on training rather than competing with large groups of recreational divers.

Modern Equipment

Professional instructors should train with professional equipment.

Oceans 5 maintains modern rental equipment, well-organized equipment facilities, and a fully equipped compressor room capable of producing a wide range of Nitrox blends.

A Professional Teaching Environment

Perhaps the biggest advantage is the teaching atmosphere.

Oceans 5 is not simply a dive shop running an occasional professional course.

Professional training is a core part of what we do.

From Divemaster programs to Instructor Training Courses, the entire facility is designed around developing the next generation of dive professionals.

More Than Just Passing the Evaluation

Many candidates arrive believing that success means passing the Instructor Evaluation.

We disagree.

Passing the evaluation is only the beginning.

The real goal is becoming the type of instructor that students remember years later.

The instructor who can solve problems.

The instructor who can build confidence.

The instructor who teaches safely and professionally.

The instructor who protects the ocean while sharing their passion for diving.

That is the philosophy behind every SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air.

Your New Life Could Start in Two Weeks

The high season is approaching.

Dive centers will soon be looking for qualified instructors.

The next SSI Instructor Training Course begins in just two weeks.

The question is simple:

Will you still be talking about becoming a dive instructor next year?

Or will you already be one?

Join the Upcoming SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Next Course: 15 – 30 June 2026
Instructor Evaluation: 1 – 2 July 2026

Upcoming Courses for 2026

• 15 – 30 June | IE 1 – 2 July
• 16 – 31 July | IE 1 – 2 August
• 16 – 31 August | IE 1 – 2 September
• 15 – 30 September | IE 1 – 2 October
• 15 – 30 November | IE 1 – 2 December

Spaces are limited to just six candidates per course.

For more information, contact Oceans 5 Gili Air:

📱 WhatsApp: +62 853 3339 7823
📧 Email: info@oceans5dive.com

Your future students are waiting. The only question is whether you’ll be ready to teach them.