Becoming a SSI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) is a dream for many divers who want to turn their passion into a career. The SSI ITC Indonesia is the critical step in achieving this goal, equipping candidates with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to teach diving professionally. However, not all ITCs are the same. The experience, quality of training, and learning environment can vary significantly depending on where you choose to do your ITC.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the SSI ITC Indonesia is designed to be more than just a certification course—it is a transformative experience that shapes candidates into confident, competent, and environmentally aware instructors. As the only SSI Instructor Training Center with 3 Instructor Trainers on Gili Air, Oceans 5 Gili Air ensures that every candidate receives unparalleled training and mentorship.
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One of the standout features of the SSI ITC Indonesia at Oceans 5 Gili Air is its limited group size. Unlike many ITCs that accommodate large groups, Oceans 5 Gili Air caps its ITC to a maximum of six candidates per course. This ensures that each candidate receives individualized attention from the in-house SSI Instructor Trainers, Sander Buis, Warren Beyers and their team.
Most SSI ITC Indonesia courses follow a rigid curriculum with a strict timeline, often making it difficult for candidates to focus on areas they find challenging. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the ITC program is structured around candidates’ weaknesses rather than a set schedule.
This means that instead of simply running through the required skills, Instructor Trainers Sander and Waz take the time to assess each candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, providing extra guidance where needed. This approach ensures that candidates are not just prepared to pass the SSI Instructor Examination (IE) but are also ready to confidently teach in real-world diving environments.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the SSI ITC Indonesia isn’t just about learning to pass an exam; it’s about learning how to teach effectively in real-world scenarios. Instructor candidates receive hands-on training that emphasizes:
By the end of the ITC, candidates are not just certified instructors—they are confident professionals who can adapt their teaching style to meet the needs of different students.
A unique feature of the SSI ITC Indonesia at Oceans 5 Gili Air is its full-day rescue refresher workshop. Many ITC candidates completed their SSI Rescue Diver Course long before enrolling in the instructor program, and they may not feel confident in their rescue skills.
During the workshop, candidates revisit and practice all essential rescue techniques, not just to refresh their own skills but to learn how to teach them to students. This approach ensures that new instructors are fully equipped to handle rescue situations and teach rescue skills effectively.
Candidates train in a comfortable and professional environment that enhances their learning experience, preparing them for a successful diving career.
One of the aspects that sets Oceans 5 Gili Air apart is its family-like atmosphere. Candidates are welcomed into a tight-knit diving community, where they receive support not only from instructors and mentors but also from divemaster interns, staff, and fellow candidates.
Many candidates form lifelong friendships and professional connections during their ITC, creating a strong network of diving professionals who support each other throughout their careers.
Oceans 5 Gili Air is more than just a dive center—it’s a conservation hub. Candidates are encouraged to adopt sustainable diving practices and participate in conservation initiatives, such as:
Choosing where to do your SSI Instructor Training Course is a crucial decision that will impact your career as a dive professional. Oceans 5 Gili Air offers a superior ITC experience, combining personalized training, hands-on teaching methods, small group sizes, conservation initiatives, and a supportive diving community.
If you are looking for an ITC that goes beyond the basics, transforms you into a confident
instructor, and prepares you for a successful career in the diving industry, then Oceans 5 Gili
Air is the perfect choice.