SEI values and respects the knowledge, skills and abilities of its instructors. As such, SEI Instructors are authorized and can be approved to teach every level of diving in which they possess the training, knowledge and experience. SEI also allows its instructors to develop their own "instructor specified" specialty courses. If you are someone who seeks even more adventure and specialization, SEI provides pathways to gaining Public Safety Diver, Technical and Freediving Instructor ratings.

Overview

The SEI Instructor Training Course (ITC) is designed to train and qualify SEI Instructor member applicants. During the course candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving in compliance with SEI diving course standards.

The course assures the SEI membership that candidates who receive certification as SEI Instructors have the knowledge, skills, fitness and proper attitude to do so.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum age of 18 years prior to enrollment and start of training.

• Current certification as a SEI Assistant Instructor or SEI Divemaster or equivalent

• Current certification in SEI Dive First Aid or equivalent

• Certified as a SEI Nitrox Diver or equivalent.

• A minimum of 150 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 100 hours bottom time are required for enrollment. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.

• Minimum of 6 months of diving experience.

Equipment:

• Candidates shall furnish and be responsible for the care and maintenance of their own diving equipment. Tanks and weights can be provided if needed.

Medical Approval:

• Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months. In no event will medical approval be accepted wherein the physician signing the certificate is the student.

 What’s Included:

• Required SEI Learning Materials and eLearning

• Dive Site Entrance and Pool Fees

• Includes any tanks/air fills, weights or other gear needed if traveling to the IDC

• SEI/DAN First Aid Instructor Designation - Allows the candidate to teach  ALL SEI/DAN courses.