SSI Open Water, Perfect Buoyancy and Enriched Air Nitrox Course Combo

Open Water Diver is a scuba diving certification issued by the diving training organisation SSI (Scuba Schools International) and other similar organisations.

It is the first level of certification for beginner divers. In fact, it is designed to be taught to anyone with no previous diving experience.

Prerequisites

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  Minimum age for participation: 10 years old
  
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  Training prerequisites: Know how to swim
  
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  Number of theoretical sessions: 2 + online
  
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  Number of sessions in swimming pool / protected environment: 1 or 2
  
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  Number of sea dives: 4
  
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  Maximum training depth: 18 meters
  
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  Duration of training program: 3 days
  

Course Structure:

Day 1: Academics + Confined Water Dives

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  Morning: 8:00 AM
  
  
  Welcome & Orientation: Introduction to the course and team
  
  
  Paperwork
  
  
  Equipment overview
  
  
  Knowledge Development: Classroom or eLearning review; key topics: diving physics, dive planning, equipment use, and safety
  
  
  
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  10:30 AM – Confined Water training 1-3 (Shallow Pool/Calm Water)
  
  
  Skill practice: regulator recovery, mask clearing, buoyancy, hand signals, etc.
  
  
  Introduction to assembling and disassembling scuba gear
  
  
  Breathing and finning techniques
  
  
  

Day 2: Open Water Dives 1 & 2 + Knowledge Review

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  Morning: 8 AM At The Jetty
  
  
  Open Water Dive 1: Max depth: ~12 meters (40 feet) or less; focus on comfort underwater, basic skills, buoyancy practice
  
  
  Open Water Dive 2: Max depth: 12-15 meters (~40-50 feet); focus on additional underwater skills like navigation, communication, and safety
  
  
  
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  Afternoon: 3:00 AM – Knowledge Development
  
  
  Review any outstanding academics
  
  
  Quick quizzes to confirm understanding of dive theory
  
  
  

Day 3: Open Water Dives 3 & 4 + Final Wrap-Up

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  Morning: 8:00 AM At The Jetty
  
  
  Open Water Dive 3: Max depth: Up to 18 meters (60 feet); focus on advanced buoyancy and underwater problem-solving
  
  
  Open Water Dive 4 (Final Dive): Explore underwater and practice independence; demonstrate mastery of all essential skills
  
  
  
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  Afternoon: 3:00 PM – Final Exam & Debriefing
  
  
  Complete certification paperwork
  
  
  Discuss continuing education or upcoming dives
  
  
  Certification presentation

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program is a specialty scuba diving course designed to improve your control underwater, enhance your comfort during dives, and minimise your impact on the underwater environment. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, this course helps you fine-tune your buoyancy skills to make your dives more enjoyable and efficient.

Day 1

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  8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration and Briefing
  
  
  Meet at the dive center, complete paperwork
  
  
  Discuss course outline, safety briefings, and goals
  
  
  Review equipment setup and selection (especially for neutral buoyancy)
  
  
  
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  9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Theory Session
  
  
  Overview of buoyancy principles, proper weighting techniques, breathing control for buoyancy adjustments, streamlining, trim, and equipment considerations
  
  
  Quick knowledge review and Q&A
  
  
  
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  9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Pool or Confined Water Skills Briefing
  
  
  Review and demonstrate exercises: weight check, hovering techniques, fine-tuning buoyancy using breathing
  
  
  
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  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Pool or Confined Water Practice
  
  
  Weight check
  
  
  Hovering in different positions (horizontal, vertical)
  
  
  Moving through an obstacle course
  
  
  Simulating fin pivots or breath control for ascent/descent
  
  
  

Day 2 – Two Complimentary Open Water Dives When You Opt For This Combo

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  8:00 AM At Jetty: Practice buoyancy skills in an open water environment
  
  
  Neutral buoyancy hover
  
  
  Controlled ascent/descent
  
  
  Streamlined swimming to avoid accidental contact with coral or seabed
  
  
  Hover or movement through natural obstacles
  
  
  
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  3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Debriefing and Certification
  
  
  Feedback on open water performance
  
  
  Discuss how to continue practicing and improving buoyancy
  
  
  Log dives and receive SSI Perfect Buoyancy card
  
  
  

Certification:

On successfully completing your training, you’ll receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification through your MySSI application.

Morning Session: Classroom and Knowledge Development

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  8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Welcome and Introductions; instructor introduction and course overview
  
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  9:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Knowledge Review: Benefits of diving with Nitrox, risks, partial pressures, MOD, key calculations and tables
  
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  10:30 AM – 11:15 AM: Analyzing Nitrox Tanks: hands-on practice with oxygen analyzers, labeling tanks, logging cylinder information, safety checks and calibration
  
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  11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: Pre-Dive Planning: using dive computer with Nitrox, planning dives, no-decompression limits and MOD calculations
  

Lunch Break – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Afternoon Session: Practical Application

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  1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Dive Briefing: review dive objectives, Nitrox-specific considerations, safety protocols
  

Day 2: Head to Grande Island for Nitrox Dives

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  8:30 AM: Use your newly learnt skills with two complimentary Nitrox tanks, either on remaining dives or on two complimentary fun dives after the course
  

Inclusions:

Wetsuit (3mm): Full-body suit, 3mm thickness

Scuba Equipment Rental: Full set of scuba gear

Confined Water Dives: Dives in a controlled environment for training

Open Water Dives: Guided dives in open water to practice skills and explore marine life

Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s): Dive weights, weight belt, and tanks

Mask/Snorkel: Diving mask and snorkel

Fins (Full Foot): Full-foot fins for propulsion

BCD (Buoyancy Control Device): Device for controlling buoyancy underwater

Regulator: Device for breathing underwater

Video and Photo Service (Paid): Professional video and photo service (additional fee)

Exclusions:

Optional Activities: Optional activities or excursions not listed in the package

Damage or Loss of Equipment: Damage or loss of rental equipment beyond normal wear and tear

Emergency Services: Emergency medical services beyond basic first aid

Summary:

At FlyingFish Scuba School, we're committed to providing not just a diving course, but a gateway to thrilling underwater adventures worldwide. Join us in unlocking the mysteries of the ocean depths and kickstart your journey toward becoming a certified diver today!