Specialty Instructor Course on Koh Lanta Island with Go Dive Lanta, Krabi, Thailand
The Specialty Instructor Course Experience :
The Specialty Instructor Course
SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR (SPI)
After your Open Water Instructor, you can start working towards Specialty Instructor. You can qualify by attending Specialty Instructor Seminars or co-teaching Specialty Programs with a qualified instructor. If you already hold Specialties as a Training Specialist, they will be automatically upgraded to Specialty Instructor.
Before book Specialty Instructor Course
To enroll in a Specialty Instructor Course
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Minimum age: 18 years old.
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Be an active status Dive Control Specialist or higher.
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That qualifying certifications from other diver training organization may apply – ask our Instructor Trainer.
Prior to certication, candidates must have completed an SSI Dive Professional Universal Application.
All candidates participating in professional level training must have digital copies of the following documents uploaded into ODiN before the nal certi cation(s) can be issued:
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RSTC Medical Statement signed by a physician within one (1) year
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Proof of CPR training within two (2) years
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Proof of First Aid training within two (2) years
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Proof of Oxygen First Aid training within (2) years
Please complete the following forms :
Please check the health requirements for this course.
Download a SSI Medical Statement and Questionnaire (pdf)
Please Remember :
If you taking this course you will need to stay on Koh Lanta.
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Specialty Instructor Course at least 3 Days 2 Nights each Specialty training.
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5 Specialty Instructor Course Package at least 5 Days 4 Nights.
Please find your accommodation here.
How to getting to Koh Lanta?
If you need transfer service please find more detail about transfer here.
What do I need to bring with me at Swimming pool / Beach / On the Boat?
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Swimsuit
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Towel
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Sun lotion
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Sunglasses
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Camera
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Your Scuba gear
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At the pool / beach some money for lunch
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Big Smiles
If you need to Flying after diving
for Recreational Diving please see information here.
What you will learn in Specialty Instructor Course?
COURSE CONTENTS :
The Specialty Instructor Course (2-3 Dives/day) takes 1 day each Specialty training.
The 5 Spcialty Instructor Course Package (2-3 Dives/day) takes 3 days training.
ACTIVE STATUS QUALIFICATIONS :
Training Specialists may qualify to teach the following Specialty programs:
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Altitude Diving
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Equipment Techniques
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Science of Diving
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Photo and Video
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Perfect Buoyancy
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Shark Diving
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Boat Diving
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Navigation
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Waves, Tides and Currents
Specialty Instructors may conduct the specialties from the following list that they are certified to teach:
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Enriched Air Nitrox (ISO 11107)
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Full Face Mask
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Night and Limited Visibility
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Deep Diving
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Diver Stress and Rescue
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River Diving
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Wreck Diving
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DPV
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Dry Suit Diving
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Ice Diving
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Search and Recovery
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Independent Diving
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Recreational Sidemount Diving
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Recreational Rebreather
ACADEMICS :
Training Materials and Online Training program are designed so that you can learn the academics at your own pace when it is convenient for you. You can complete the academics online when you sign up for Online Training program, and then attend review sessions with our Dive Center.
POOL TRAINING :
In the relaxed and stress free environment of our swimming pool you will practice all skill exercises.
OPEN WATER SESSIONS :
During your course you will participate in training dives which will last 40-60 minutes each.
you will apply the skills, combined with a guided tour to explore Koh Lanta's tropical reefs. Your instructor will show you a huge variety of tropical coral and fish. Clown fish, barracudas, lion fish, trumpet fish, groupers and many other marine creatures will greet you in their world.
SAFETY & FUN :
Your experienced buddy and instructor understands your problems as a beginner and will be there to assist you whilst under water.
Rates are inclusive of :
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All your training
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Professional instruction fee
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Guaranteed small class of ratio 8:1
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Maximum 8 students to 1 instructor
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Dive briefing
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1-3 Tank/day
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Weights & Belt
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Group insurance cover 1,000,000 THB
On The Big Boat
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Breakfast
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Lunch (Thai food buffet)
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Tropical fruit
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Drinking water
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Soft drinks
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Coffee & Tea
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Electrolyte beverage
On The Speed Boat
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Lunch
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Tropical fruit
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Drinking water
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Soft drinks
Rates are Exclusive of :
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Accommodation
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Transport
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Meals - only meals on boat trips are included
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Specialty Instructor course manuals and work book
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Diving & Snorkeling Gear
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Diving Insurance
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Diving Torch Rental 200 THB/day
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Dive Computer Rental 300 THB/day
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Nitrox Tank 300 THB/tank
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15L Tank 200 THB/tank
Surcharges on the course rates apply for non-local dives sites :
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Hin Deang - Hin Muang*
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The 3 Adventure
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Koh Yung
Surchages for Speed Boat 1,200 THB/diver/day
Surchages for Big Boat 900 THB/diver/day
Surcharges to be paid in the Go Dive office.
National Marine Park Fee :
The National Marine Park Fee will be added to your bill and is payable on or before the day of the trip. If your trips are not within the National Marine Park then you do not need to pay the Fee.
Specialty Instructor Program itinerary
Arrival Day : Sign up at Go Dive Shop 1 day before start course.
Training Day at Swimming Pool or Beach :
08:00 - 08:45 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.
09:00 AM Knowledge development (Theory) Reviewing knowledge review with your instructor.
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Traing Confined Water
Training Day on the Big Boat : Local Day Trip
07:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.
08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty,
08:15 AM Welcome on board, Boat briefing
08:30 AM. Breakfast
09:00 AM. Dive Briefing
10:00 AM. Dive 1st (Training Dive)
11:00 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing
12:15 AM. Dive 2nd (Training Dive)
01:15 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing
02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)
03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit
05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty
If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 03:30 - 04:00 PM
Training Day on the Big Boat : Super Day Trip
06:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.
07:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty,
07:15 AM Welcome on board, Boat briefing
07:30 AM. Breakfast
10:30 AM. Dive Briefing
11:00 AM. Dive 1st (Training Dive)
12:00 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing
01:15 AM. Dive 2nd (Training Dive)
02:15 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing
03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit
05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty
Training Day on the Speed Boat : Super Day Trip
07:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.
08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty
08:15 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing
09:30 AM. Dive Briefing
10:00 AM. Dive 1st : (Training Dive)
11:00 AM. Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing
12:00 PM. Dive 2nd : (Training Dive)
01:30 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing
02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)
03:30 PM. Tropical Fruit
04:00 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty
If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 02:30 PM
Dive Trips suitable for this course :
Koh Ha, Koh Bida, Koh Phi Phi, HTMS Kled Kaew Ship Wreck, Koh Rok, 4 Islands, Hin Deang - Hin Muang, The 3 Adventure, Koh Yung, The Jetty, etc.
Remark :
** All itineraries & schedules are weather permitting, sea conditions, currents, tide, minimum numbers and may change without prior notice as the instructors see fit.
*** Rates are only valid for bookings paid via internet!.
Next Step >>
After your earn Specialty Instructor, you can start working towards Specialty Instructor. You can qualify by attending Specialty Instructor Seminars to become a React Right Instructor Course.
