PADI to ssi crossover instructor

[Ash.scuba.instructor]

Hi, I am looking at completing a PADI to ssi crossover here are my qualifications:

padi master instructor
DSAT tech deep instructor
padi rebreather instructor mkvi
bsac adp ininstructor
anyone know what is best to do. I have over 300 Certs mainly PADI from ow-instructor assists.


Thanks
ash

 

[the_shadow]

According to the Equivalence list in the SSI training standards, you can cross to SSI Master Instructor level. In order to do so, you'll have to contact an SSI Instructor Trainer, and do a crossover. After this, you'll have to go to an Instructor Evaluator to finalize the cross. You can find diveshops with Instructor Trainers on staff through this page: SSI :: Dive Center Locator

Your DSAT instructor level can also be crossed (to XR Nitrox Instructor if it's DSAT TEC 40, and Advanced Deco Procedures if it's DSAT TEC 50).

If things aren't completely clear, you can always contact an SSI Local Area Office. There's a list of them here: SSI :: Contact

 

[henrietpierre]

Hi!
Quick question, can one first become PADI instructor, after do a cross over to SSI instructor, but still keep certifying some divers as PADI?

 

[Skooter]

Hi!
Quick question, can one first become PADI instructor, after do a cross over to SSI instructor, but still keep certifying some divers as PADI?

Yes you can

 

[the_shadow]

Hi!
Quick question, can one first become PADI instructor, after do a cross over to SSI instructor, but still keep certifying some divers as PADI?

Not a problem. However, if you, at some point in your career, get to the level of SSI Instructor Trainer, you're required to use the SSI Total Teaching System for all recreational classes, except for those that are not covered by SSI's materials.

 

[oly5050user]

Hi!
Quick question, can one first become PADI instructor, after do a cross over to SSI instructor, but still keep certifying some divers as PADI?

yes you can, if you use PADI materials and exams and students use and own required PADI materials. Oh and maintain your membership dues.