Are You Ready? Become an SSI Instructor in Just 10 Days!
The diving industry is changing rapidly. More and more dive centres around the world are choosing SSI as their training agency, and nowhere is that more visible than on the Gili Islands. If you’re already a certified instructor with another organisation, this could be the career move that opens more doors than ever before.
On 20th August, Oceans 5 Gili Air starts its next 10-day SSI Instructor Crossover Program.
This isn’t a complete instructor course from scratch. It’s a focused crossover designed specifically for experienced instructors who want to add SSI to their qualifications and become more employable.
The question is…
Can you afford not to?
Why Become an SSI Instructor?
The diving industry is becoming increasingly competitive. Dive centres are looking for instructors who are flexible and can teach within the agency they operate.
On the Gili Islands, the majority of dive centres are now associated with SSI. Having an SSI Instructor certification immediately increases your opportunities to work in one of the world’s most popular diving destinations.
But it doesn’t stop there.
SSI has become one of the fastest-growing training agencies in recreational diving, with a modern digital learning platform, flexible teaching standards, and a strong focus on instructor development.
Adding SSI to your professional qualifications simply makes you a more attractive candidate wherever your diving career takes you.
Why Choose Oceans 5 Gili Air?
Not every crossover course is the same.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we don’t just help you pass an evaluation—we help you become a better instructor.
Our crossover programme combines classroom workshops, confined water sessions, open water teaching presentations, rescue scenarios, student control, risk management and teaching techniques that you can immediately apply in your daily work.
We keep our instructor courses small, giving every candidate plenty of personal coaching and individual feedback.
Our goal isn’t just to certify instructors.
Our goal is to produce confident, professional instructors who are ready to teach anywhere in the world.
Why Gili Air?
Imagine spending ten days improving your career while living on one of Indonesia’s most beautiful tropical islands.
Between training sessions you’ll enjoy:
- World-famous turtle dives
- Crystal-clear tropical waters
- Relaxed island atmosphere
- A welcoming international dive community
- Beautiful sunsets every evening
Gili Air has become one of Southeast Asia’s favourite places to train professional divers, and for good reason.
Learn from Instructor Trainer Waz
An instructor course is only as good as the person teaching it.
Instructor Trainer Warren “Waz” Beyers has earned a reputation for producing confident, capable instructors who are ready for real-world diving—not just examinations.
His teaching style combines patience, professionalism and practical experience gained from training instructors from around the world.
Candidates appreciate his calm approach, detailed feedback and ability to explain even the most complex teaching concepts in a simple, practical way.
During the crossover programme, Waz focuses on helping experienced instructors adapt to the SSI teaching philosophy while refining their existing teaching skills. The result is not just another certification, but a noticeable improvement in confidence and instructional ability.
You don’t just leave with another instructor card—you leave as a better dive professional.
Prepare Before You Arrive
To make the most of the 10-day crossover programme, the following must be completed before your arrival.
Complete the SSI Digital Learning
Before arriving at Oceans 5 Gili Air, you must complete:
- Instructor Training Course digital materials (all sections including reviews)
- SSI Professional Exam
- SSI ITC Final Exam (minimum one attempt)
- SSI Science of Diving programme
Professional Requirements
Please make sure you have:
- A signed dive medical completed within the last 12 months
- Current First Aid certification including CPR and Oxygen Administration
- Enriched Air Nitrox certification
Completing these requirements before arriving allows us to spend the full ten days focusing on what really matters—developing you into an outstanding SSI Instructor.
Your Next Step Starts Here
Whether you’re looking for work on the Gili Islands, planning your next overseas adventure, or simply want to expand your professional opportunities, becoming an SSI Instructor is an investment in your future.
The next SSI Instructor Crossover Course starts on 20th August.
Places are intentionally limited to ensure every candidate receives individual coaching throughout the programme.
Don’t wait until the course is full. Take the next step in your professional diving career today.
Contact Oceans 5 Gili Air
📱 WhatsApp: +62 853 3339 7823
📧 Email: info@oceans5dive.com
Our team will be happy to answer your questions, explain the crossover process, and help you prepare for your arrival.
Become an SSI Instructor. Expand your career opportunities. Train with one of the most experienced professional training centres in Indonesia, and take your diving career to the next level with Oceans 5 Gili Air.