Does PADI transfer to SSI?

A: Yes, you can cross between PADI and SSI as much as you like for the recreational dive levels. Their levels are quite similar and certification of another dive organization is totally accepted. As noted all standards are set forth by the RSTC (Recreational Scuba Training Council).

How many dives do you need for advanced open water SSI?

24
To be certified as a SSI AOWD one needs to have completed four specialty courses and minimum of 24 logged dives. In the absence of a logged dives requirement, it is possible to become certified as AOW with some other agencies while having less than 10 lifetime dives.

How do I convert PADI to SSI?

Switching from PADI to SSI is a lot easier than the other way around. If you are an SSI divemaster you can enroll directly into the PADI instructor course and then there is a simple 2-3 day SSI course to give you SSI instructor certification.

Should I do SSI or PADI?

PADI is ‘the way the world learns to dive’, but SSI provides the ‘the ultimate dive experience’. PADI and SSI are not the only dive certification agencies. There’s TDI/SDI/ERDI which tends to specialise in more technical diving – though not exclusively.

How do you crossover from Padi to SSI?

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What’s the difference between SSI and Padi certification?

For both organisations the beginner certification is known as “Open Water Diver”. This starter certification qualifies you to dive to 18 metres (60 feet) with both PADI and SSI. But SSI also offer a “Scuba Diver” level which is for divers who can only dive under the supervision of a dive professional and to a maximum of 12 metres (40 feet).

Are there dive agencies that can crossover to Padi?

Dive Agency Crossovers BSAC, CMAS, SSI, NAUI & SAA to PADI. Its very possible that you may have been trained by another certifying agency like NAUI, SSI, CMAS & BSAC. However, most divers certified with those and other agencies want to crossover to PADI.

What does SSI stand for in scuba diving?

SSI offer a “Scuba Diver” level allowing newbies to dive under dive professional supervision to a max of 12 metres (40 feet). What does PADI stand for? PADI stands for the Professional Association of Diving Instructors, where their motto is “ Under every rock, around every reef, a new discovery awaits “.

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