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Welcome to the Gili Air MotoGP

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Where Every Tourist Is Valentino Rossi There was a time, not so long ago, when Gili Air was famous for something rather unusual in the modern world: there were no motorized vehicles. No cars. No motorbikes. No traffic jams. Just bicycles, cidomos, people walking barefoot along 

Free SSI Divemaster Internship for Indonesian Citizens at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Free SSI Divemaster Internship for Indonesian Citizens at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Turn Your Passion for Diving Into a Professional Career Are you an Indonesian citizen with a Rescue Diver certification who dreams of becoming a professional Divemaster? Perhaps you want to guide divers around Indonesia’s incredible reefs. Maybe you dream about working in Raja Ampat, Komodo, 

Special 10-Day Instructor Crossover at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Special 10-Day Instructor Crossover at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Become an SSI Dive Instructor

Already a dive instructor with another training agency and thinking about adding SSI to your professional qualifications? This August, Oceans 5 Gili Air is offering a special opportunity.

Starting 20 August 2026, Oceans 5 Gili Air will organize a special 10-day SSI Instructor Crossover Course, specifically designed for certified dive instructors from other recognized training organizations who would like to become SSI professionals.

The course will take place at Oceans 5 Gili Air, an SSI Instructor Training Center with more than 16 years of experience in scuba diving education on the Gili Islands. The program will be guided by SSI Instructor Trainer Warren “Waz” Beyers.

For instructors planning to work in Indonesia—and particularly around the Gili Islands—crossing over to SSI can be much more than adding another certification to your professional portfolio. It can increase your employment opportunities, introduce you to a modern digital training system and give you access to SSI’s professional recognition and reward structure.[1][2]

Why Cross Over to SSI?

Most dive instructors begin their professional careers with one training organization. There is nothing wrong with that. However, the international diving industry is constantly changing.

Dive centers generally want instructors who can teach through the training organization used by their business. Being qualified with more than one recognized training agency can therefore make an instructor more flexible when looking for employment.

This is particularly relevant on Gili Air.

SSI has developed a strong presence on the island, with several established dive centers operating as SSI Training Centers. For an instructor who wants to find work on Gili Air or elsewhere in the Gili Islands, holding an SSI professional qualification can therefore create additional opportunities.

Instead of being restricted to businesses operating with your existing training organization, you can potentially work with SSI Training Centers as well, provided you meet SSI’s active-status and professional requirements.[1]

In a competitive international diving industry, having more options can make a real difference.

Become More Employable as a Dive Instructor

One of the biggest reasons to complete an SSI crossover is simple: employability.

Imagine two instructors applying for the same position. Both have similar diving experience, teaching experience and references. One is qualified to teach through only one organization, while the other holds active professional qualifications with multiple recognized training organizations.

For a dive center operating through SSI, the instructor already qualified within the SSI system has an obvious practical advantage.

This does not mean that belonging to one particular training agency automatically makes somebody a better instructor.

Good instructors are created through experience, professionalism, attitude, teaching ability, diving skills, student control and a willingness to continue learning.

However, additional professional qualifications can make it easier for a dive center to employ you within its existing training system.

For instructors traveling through Southeast Asia or looking for seasonal or long-term diving employment, this flexibility can be extremely valuable.

Discover SSI’s Digital Training System

Another reason instructors are attracted to SSI is its digital approach to diver education.

SSI provides digital learning materials and online resources through its digital ecosystem and MySSI platform.[2]

For today’s traveling instructor, this is a major advantage.

Students can access educational materials digitally, while instructors and Training Centers can use SSI’s systems to support administration, training and certification processes.[1][2]

It means less dependence on traditional printed teaching materials and allows students to complete much of their academic preparation independently.

The instructor can then spend valuable face-to-face training time discussing important concepts, answering questions and—most importantly—developing comfortable and competent divers.

For instructors who have spent years working with a more traditional educational system, crossing over can therefore introduce a different approach to teaching.

The 10-day crossover at Oceans 5 Gili Air is not simply about learning how to use another app or finding out where to click on a website.

It is about understanding the SSI educational philosophy, standards, training structure and professional system.

The SSI Recognition and Reward System

One of the interesting aspects of SSI for active diving professionals is its professional recognition structure.

Being a professional dive instructor involves annual costs. Maintaining active teaching status, professional membership, insurance where applicable, continuing education and equipment all form part of working within the diving industry.

SSI provides professional recognition based on training activity and achievements within its system.[1]

For instructors working full-time in a busy diving destination such as the Gili Islands, this can be particularly interesting.

An instructor teaching regularly throughout the year may be able to qualify for benefits or rewards that help offset professional costs, depending on the applicable SSI program, eligibility requirements and current terms.

For a busy instructor working on the Gili Islands, reaching meaningful recognition levels can be a realistic objective rather than something that feels completely disconnected from normal day-to-day teaching.

Of course, instructors should always check the current SSI professional conditions because membership, recognition and reward programs can change.[1]

But the philosophy behind rewarding active professionals is one of the aspects that makes SSI attractive to instructors considering a crossover.

Why Do Your SSI Instructor Crossover on Gili Air?

There are many places around the world where you can develop your career as a dive professional. So why choose Gili Air?

Because Gili Air isn’t simply somewhere to complete a course.

It is an island where diving is part of everyday life.

The three Gili Islands—Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan—are surrounded by tropical diving environments and form part of the Gili Matra marine protected area.[3]

Diving takes place throughout the year, attracting complete beginners, experienced recreational divers, Divemaster candidates and diving professionals.

This creates an excellent environment for professional-level training.

During your time on Gili Air, you are surrounded by the diving industry. You can see how dive centers operate, meet Divemasters and instructors from around the world and experience what working in a busy Indonesian diving destination actually feels like.

For somebody considering finding a diving job in Indonesia after completing the crossover, that experience can be extremely valuable.

Life on Gili Air

Professional development is important, but there is another advantage to completing the course here: you get to spend 10 days on Gili Air.

Gili Air combines a well-established tourism and diving industry with the atmosphere of a small tropical island.

After training, you can explore the island, go diving or snorkeling, visit restaurants, watch the sunset or simply meet other diving professionals.

There is also something special about doing an instructor-level course in an environment where almost every conversation eventually seems to come back to diving.

You are not driving through a city every morning to attend a classroom course.

You wake up on an island surrounded by the ocean.

For 10 days, diving becomes your environment.

Why Oceans 5 Gili Air?

Oceans 5 Gili Air has been involved in scuba diving education for more than 16 years.

The dive center opened in 2010 and has since trained recreational divers, Divemasters and dive instructors from around the world.

Today, Oceans 5 operates as an SSI Instructor Training Center, continuing its long history of professional scuba education through the SSI system.[4]

Professional training is an important part of the identity of Oceans 5.

The center has dedicated classroom facilities, two large swimming pools for confined-water training and direct access to the diving around Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan.

But facilities alone do not create good instructors.

The philosophy at Oceans 5 is that professional education should prepare instructors for the real diving industry, not simply teach somebody how to pass an evaluation.

That means professionalism, organization, student control, environmental responsibility, dive planning, communication, neutral buoyancy and the everyday realities of working inside a busy dive operation all matter.

Train With SSI Instructor Trainer Waz

The August crossover will be guided by SSI Instructor Trainer Warren “Waz” Beyers.

Instructor-level education is very different from recreational diver training.

Candidates joining this special program are already instructors. They already know how to dive and they already have teaching experience.

The purpose of the crossover is therefore not to pretend that candidates are starting their professional education again.

Instead, the objective is to take their existing knowledge and experience and show them how to apply it correctly within the SSI system.

During the program, candidates become familiar with SSI standards, teaching philosophy, digital systems, course structures and professional expectations.[1]

Your previous instructor experience does not disappear when you cross over.

It becomes the foundation for adding another professional teaching system.

A Special 10-Day Program

One of the biggest advantages of this August edition is its format.

The program takes 10 days and starts on 20 August 2026.

Because participants are already qualified dive instructors, the program can focus on the knowledge and skills required to transition experienced professionals into the SSI system.

This makes the crossover particularly attractive for working instructors who may not have several weeks available to complete another full instructor-development program.

Ten focused days on Gili Air can significantly expand your professional options.

More Than Another Instructor Card

It is easy to look at an instructor crossover as simply collecting another certification card.

But that misses the real purpose.

The biggest advantage is professional flexibility.

By adding SSI to your professional qualifications, you can potentially increase the number of dive centers where your teaching credentials match the training system being used.

You also learn another educational philosophy.

You become familiar with another digital training system.

You expand your professional network.

And you experience professional training from a different perspective.

That can make you a more rounded instructor.

Could Gili Air Be Your Next Professional Step?

Maybe you are already an instructor but want more employment opportunities.

Maybe you are planning to travel through Indonesia.

Maybe you have always wanted to work on the Gili Islands.

Or perhaps you simply want to continue developing as a diving professional rather than standing still.

The 10-day SSI Instructor Crossover at Oceans 5 Gili Air, starting 20 August 2026, provides an opportunity to take that next step.

You arrive as an experienced instructor from another organization.

You bring your existing knowledge, teaching experience and diving skills with you.

Then you learn how to apply that experience within the SSI system under the guidance of Instructor Trainer Waz.

The result is not about replacing your previous training.

It is about adding another professional opportunity to your diving career.

And you get to do it on Gili Air—one of Indonesia’s best-known diving destinations.

Course Information

Course: SSI Instructor Crossover – Special Edition
Start date: 20 August 2026
Duration: 10 days
Location: Oceans 5 Gili Air, Indonesia
Instructor Trainer: Warren “Waz” Beyers
Designed for: Certified dive instructors from other recognized training organizations wishing to cross over to SSI

For information about prerequisites, costs, accommodation and availability, contact Oceans 5 Gili Air.

WhatsApp: +62 853 3339 7823
Email: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions – SSI Instructor Crossover Gili Air

1. What is an SSI Instructor Crossover?

An SSI Instructor Crossover is a professional training pathway for already-qualified dive instructors from another recognized training organization who want to become SSI professionals. Rather than starting their instructor education completely from the beginning, candidates learn how their existing teaching experience fits into SSI standards, philosophy, programs and systems.[1]

2. When is the next SSI Instructor Crossover at Oceans 5 Gili Air?

The special SSI Instructor Crossover at Oceans 5 Gili Air starts on 20 August 2026 and runs for 10 days.

3. Who can join the crossover?

The program is intended for certified dive instructors from other recognized scuba training organizations. Exact eligibility depends on your existing professional certification and whether you meet current SSI crossover requirements.[1] Contact Oceans 5 before booking so your qualifications can be checked.

4. Who conducts the course?

The August 2026 program is guided by SSI Instructor Trainer Warren “Waz” Beyers at Oceans 5 Gili Air.

5. Why should I cross over to SSI?

Adding SSI can increase your professional flexibility. If you want to work at an SSI Training Center, having the appropriate SSI professional qualification can make you a more suitable candidate. It also introduces you to SSI’s digital learning environment, standards and educational philosophy.[1][2]

6. Will an SSI crossover make me more employable on Gili Air?

It can improve your opportunities. SSI has a strong presence among dive centers on Gili Air, so instructors who are able to work within the SSI system have access to additional potential employers. Employment, however, always depends on vacancies, experience, languages, professionalism and Indonesian immigration and employment requirements.

7. Do I lose my existing instructor certification when I cross over?

No. Crossing over to SSI does not mean that you have to forget or replace the training and experience you gained through another organization. You are adding another professional qualification, subject to the membership and active-status requirements of the respective training organizations.

8. Does SSI use digital teaching materials?

Yes. SSI provides digital educational materials and uses its MySSI digital ecosystem for divers and professionals.[2] This makes SSI particularly convenient for traveling instructors and international students.

9. What is interesting about the SSI reward and recognition system?

SSI recognizes professional achievements and training activity within its system.[1] For instructors teaching regularly in a busy destination such as the Gili Islands, reaching useful recognition levels may be realistic. The exact benefits and eligibility conditions can change, so candidates should always check the current SSI professional information rather than relying on historical reward structures.

10. Why should I complete the crossover at Oceans 5 Gili Air?

Oceans 5 has more than 16 years of experience in scuba education and is an SSI Instructor Training Center. Candidates train in a professional diving environment with classrooms, two training pools and access to the dive sites surrounding the Gili Islands.

11. Why is Gili Air a good location for instructor training?

Gili Air has a large and active diving community, year-round diving and numerous dive centers. You are completing your professional training in an environment where the dive industry is operating around you every day. It is also an opportunity to network and learn more about employment possibilities in the area.

12. How do I get more information or reserve a place?

Contact Oceans 5 Gili Air directly on WhatsApp +62 853 3339 7823 or email [email protected] for availability, prerequisites, course costs and accommodation information.

References

[1] Scuba Schools International (SSI) – Official SSI information regarding professional education, Training Centers, instructor programs, standards, professional recognition and crossover pathways. Current professional standards and eligibility requirements should always be confirmed through SSI and the conducting SSI Training Center.

[2] Scuba Schools International (SSI) / MySSI – Official SSI digital learning and MySSI platform information regarding digital educational materials and resources available to SSI divers and professionals.

[3] Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Republic of Indonesia / BKKPN Kupang – Information concerning the Gili Matra marine protected area, covering the waters surrounding Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan.

[4] Oceans 5 Gili Air – Oceans 5 Gili Air operational and training information, including its history, professional training facilities and status as an SSI Instructor Training Center.

Important note: SSI professional standards, membership fees, crossover requirements, recognition levels and reward programs can be updated. Candidates should verify the current SSI requirements and benefits applicable at the time of enrollment.


Ready for Your Next Step as a Dive Professional?

If you are already a dive instructor, you have invested a lot of time, energy and passion into reaching the professional level.

The next step doesn’t always have to be another level higher.

Sometimes the smartest step is to become more flexible, more knowledgeable and more employable.

Join the special 10-day SSI Instructor Crossover at Oceans 5 Gili Air starting 20 August 2026, train with Instructor Trainer Waz and add another opportunity to your professional diving career.

WhatsApp: +62 853 3339 7823
Email: [email protected]

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Diving for Everyone For many people, scuba diving looks like an activity reserved for athletes, adventurous travelers, or people in perfect physical condition. Movies often portray diving as an extreme sport involving sharks, deep wrecks, or dangerous caves. As a result, one of the most 

Why All Dive Guides at Oceans 5 Gili Air Are Certified Local SSI Divemasters

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Certified Local SSI Divemasters When you join a dive at Oceans 5 Gili Air, one thing immediately stands out: every certified diver is guided by a local Indonesian SSI Divemaster. This is not a coincidence, nor is it simply a company preference. It is a 

Why Every Divemaster Candidate Should Add the Deep Diver and Enriched Air Nitrox Specialties

Why Every Divemaster Candidate Should Add the Deep Diver and Enriched Air Nitrox Specialties

Becoming a Divemaster is much more than collecting a professional certification. It is about developing the confidence, experience, and knowledge to guide certified divers safely in a wide range of underwater environments. While the Divemaster internship itself provides an enormous amount of practical experience, combining it with the SSI Deep Diving Specialty and SSI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty is one of the smartest investments you can make in your diving career.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we strongly recommend that every Divemaster candidate completes these specialties during their internship. Not only will they make you a more competent diver, but they will also increase your employability and prepare you for diving careers around the world.[1][2]

Why These Two Specialties Matter

Many new Divemasters focus on reaching the minimum certification level required to work. Professional dive centres, however, are looking for something different. They want Divemasters who understand diving beyond the basics.

The Deep Diving and Enriched Air Nitrox specialties provide exactly that additional level of competence.

During your internship, you’ll already spend weeks diving nearly every day. Adding these specialties allows you to integrate new knowledge immediately into real-world diving instead of completing them months or years later.

The Benefits of the Deep Diving Specialty

Many of the world’s best dive sites lie deeper than 18 metres. Wrecks, walls, pinnacles, shark cleaning stations and spectacular coral formations often begin where Open Water certification ends.[3]

The SSI Deep Diving Specialty teaches far more than simply descending deeper.

You learn about:

  • Gas management at depth
  • Nitrogen narcosis recognition
  • Emergency procedures
  • Dive planning
  • Redundant safety procedures
  • Buddy communication
  • Proper ascent techniques
  • Equipment considerations for deeper dives

These are skills every Divemaster should master.

As a professional diver, guests expect you to remain calm, organised and aware throughout every dive. Understanding how depth changes gas consumption, decompression limits and diver behaviour makes you a safer guide and a better role model.

Why Nitrox Is Almost Essential Today

Enriched Air Nitrox has become the standard breathing gas at many professional dive centres.

While Nitrox does not allow you to dive deeper, it reduces nitrogen exposure when used within its operating depth limits. Depending on the dive profile, this can provide longer no-decompression limits or lower nitrogen loading compared with diving air.[4]

This becomes especially valuable during a Divemaster internship.

Imagine diving:

  • morning dive
  • second dive
  • afternoon dive
  • night dive

for weeks or even months.

Using Nitrox helps reduce accumulated nitrogen exposure during repetitive diving schedules, making it particularly valuable for professionals who spend many days underwater.[4]

Many liveaboards and professional dive operations expect Divemasters to be Nitrox certified.

Having this certification before applying for jobs immediately makes your CV more attractive.

Deep Diving and Nitrox Work Perfectly Together

One common misconception is that Nitrox is only useful for shallow dives.

In reality, many professional divers use Nitrox during dives that stay within the gas’s maximum operating depth because it can optimise repetitive diving schedules and reduce nitrogen loading.[4]

Learning both specialties together helps you understand:

  • oxygen exposure
  • nitrogen absorption
  • gas planning
  • depth limitations
  • decompression theory
  • dive computer management

Instead of learning isolated pieces of diving theory, everything starts fitting together.

Why It Makes Sense During Your Divemaster Internship

The biggest advantage of completing these specialties during your internship is simple:

You are already diving every day.

Instead of scheduling separate holidays later, your training becomes part of your daily diving routine.

Every dive becomes another opportunity to practise:

  • buoyancy
  • navigation
  • gas planning
  • guiding
  • communication
  • environmental awareness

The repetition accelerates your learning dramatically.

Experience is what turns knowledge into confidence.

Why Employers Like These Certifications

When a dive centre hires a Divemaster, they are looking beyond the certification card.

They ask questions like:

  • Can this person guide certified divers?
  • Can they plan deeper dives safely?
  • Do they understand gas management?
  • Are they familiar with Nitrox?
  • Can they work on liveaboards?
  • Can they assist instructors efficiently?

The more experience and relevant specialties you have, the easier these questions become to answer.

Many employers view Deep Diving and Nitrox as valuable additions because they demonstrate a commitment to professional development and prepare candidates for a broader range of diving activities.[2][4]

Why Oceans 5 Gili Air Is the Best Place

There are many places to complete a Divemaster internship.

Very few offer the combination of facilities, experience and training quality that Oceans 5 provides.

Small Groups

At Oceans 5, Divemaster candidates are never treated as numbers.

Training is personalised, allowing instructors to spend time developing each candidate’s strengths.

Daily Diving

With up to three boat departures every day, candidates experience:

  • drift dives
  • reef dives
  • turtle dives
  • deeper sites
  • navigation dives
  • varying current conditions

This variety produces confident professionals.

Two Large Training Pools

Before entering the ocean, candidates can perfect demonstrations and rescue skills in two dedicated training pools.

This allows skills to be refined without pressure.

Experienced Instructor Trainers

Oceans 5 is one of the few SSI Instructor Training Centres in Indonesia.

Divemaster candidates learn from professionals who train future instructors, bringing a high standard of coaching, feedback and mentoring throughout the internship.

Ideal Dive Sites

The Gili Islands offer excellent conditions for professional training.

Candidates regularly encounter:

  • Green turtles
  • Hawksbill turtles
  • reef sharks
  • healthy coral reefs
  • gentle slopes
  • drift dives
  • excellent visibility

The wide variety of dive sites creates ideal learning opportunities.

Professional Environment

Rather than simply logging dives, interns become part of the daily operation.

They assist instructors, prepare equipment, brief divers, organise boats and gradually develop the skills required to work in the dive industry.

Investing in Your Future

Many divers see Divemaster as the final goal.

In reality, it is only the beginning.

Whether your future includes:

  • working on tropical islands
  • liveaboards
  • marine conservation
  • becoming an instructor
  • technical diving

Deep Diving and Nitrox provide knowledge that you will continue using throughout your diving career.

Completing them during your internship saves time, builds confidence and makes every dive more valuable.

If you’re already committing several weeks to becoming a Divemaster, adding these two specialties is one of the best investments you can make in yourself.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the Deep Diving Specialty before becoming a Divemaster?

SSI requires Divemaster candidates to either hold the Deep Diving certification (or equivalent) or demonstrate sufficient verified deep diving experience that an instructor can assess as meeting the required competency.[1]

Does Nitrox allow me to dive deeper?

No. Nitrox does not increase your maximum depth. Its main benefit is reducing nitrogen exposure when used within its operating depth limits, which can extend no-decompression limits or reduce nitrogen loading on appropriate dives.[4]

Can I complete these specialties during my Divemaster internship?

Yes. Completing them during your internship is often ideal because you’re already diving regularly and can immediately apply what you learn.

Will these specialties help me find a diving job?

Yes. Many employers value Divemasters with Deep Diving and Nitrox qualifications because they are prepared for a wider variety of diving operations and professional environments.[2][4]

Why choose Oceans 5 Gili Air?

Oceans 5 offers daily diving, two dedicated training pools, experienced SSI Instructor Trainers, small training groups, excellent dive sites and a professional learning environment that prepares candidates for real-world diving careers.


References

[1] SSI Training Standards – Divemaster (ISO 24801-3): Professional prerequisites, required experience and competencies. 

[2] SSI – Become a Certified Divemaster: Professional pathway, career opportunities and recommended qualifications. 

[3] SSI Training Standards – Deep Diving Specialty: Objectives, training requirements and depth limits. 

[4] SSI Advanced Training – Enriched Air Nitrox & Deep Diving: Benefits of Nitrox, repetitive diving, no-decompression limits and reduced nitrogen exposure. 

Tech Diving at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Tech Diving at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Take Your Diving Beyond the Recreational Limits For many scuba divers, earning an Open Water certification is just the beginning of an incredible underwater journey. After completing Advanced Adventurer, Deep Diving, Nitrox, or Rescue Diver, many divers start wondering what lies beyond the recreational limits. 

Become an SSI Instructor in Just 10 Days – Special Instructor Crossover Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Become an SSI Instructor in Just 10 Days – Special Instructor Crossover Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Special Instructor Crossover Course Starts: 20 AugustInstructor Trainer: Warren “Waz” BeyersLocation: Oceans 5 Gili Air, Indonesia Already a certified dive instructor with another training agency? Then this course has been designed specifically for you. Instead of completing the full 16-day Instructor Training Course (ITC), Oceans 

10 Reasons Why the SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air Is One of Indonesia’s Best

10 Reasons Why the SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air Is One of Indonesia’s Best

SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Choosing where to complete your Instructor Training Course (ITC) is one of the most important decisions of your diving career. Becoming an SSI Open Water Instructor is about much more than passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). It’s about developing the confidence, teaching ability, leadership, and professionalism to inspire the next generation of divers.

Indonesia has many excellent dive centres offering instructor training, but not all Instructor Training Courses are created equal. The quality of your education depends on the experience of your Instructor Trainers, the amount of individual coaching you receive, the facilities you train in, and how well the course prepares you for a real career in diving.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we’ve built our SSI Instructor Training Course around one simple philosophy:

We don’t just train candidates to pass the Instructor Evaluation—we train instructors that dive centres want to hire. [1][2]


1. We Focus on Creating Great Instructors, Not Just Passing the Exam

The SSI Instructor Evaluation lasts only two days.

Your career as a dive instructor may last twenty years.

While many ITCs understandably focus on helping candidates pass the evaluation, we believe the real objective is preparing you for the thousands of students you’ll teach afterwards.

During our 16-day Instructor Training Course you continually practise:

  • Academic presentations
  • Pool teaching presentations
  • Open water teaching
  • Rescue scenarios
  • Risk management
  • Professional communication
  • Student psychology
  • Problem solving

Everything is repeated, analysed and improved through continuous coaching until teaching becomes natural and confident. [1][2]


2. Small Groups Mean More Personal Coaching

Educational research consistently shows that students learn faster when they receive regular, individual feedback. [3]

That’s exactly why we limit every SSI Instructor Training Course to a maximum of six candidates.

Instead of competing for an Instructor Trainer’s attention, every candidate receives:

  • Daily individual feedback
  • Personal coaching
  • Video analysis
  • Extra practice where needed
  • Tailored improvement plans

Every future instructor develops differently. Small groups allow us to adapt our coaching to each individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. [2]


3. Purpose-Built Training Facilities

Your learning environment matters.

Oceans 5 Gili Air was designed specifically for diver education.

Our facilities include:

  • Two large training pools
  • Spacious classrooms
  • Three dedicated dive boats
  • Professional rental equipment
  • Comfortable briefing areas
  • Easy access to more than twenty dive sites around the Gili Islands

Unlike centres where recreational courses compete for pool space, our facilities provide plenty of room to practise skills repeatedly without interruption. [2]


4. Learn in Real Diving Conditions

The Gili Islands are one of the world’s best places to learn how to teach diving.

Instructor candidates experience:

  • Boat diving
  • Drift diving
  • Calm conditions
  • Mild currents
  • Excellent visibility
  • Warm tropical water
  • Daily dive operations

Rather than training only in ideal conditions, candidates learn how to adapt to changing situations—exactly what professional instructors do every day.

This practical experience builds confidence that cannot be learned in the classroom alone.


5. Learn From Experienced SSI Instructor Trainers

One of the biggest influences on your future career is the quality of your Instructor Trainers.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, candidates are coached by experienced SSI Instructor Trainers who have trained numerous dive professionals over the years.

Instead of simply following a manual, they share practical knowledge gained from thousands of dives and years of teaching experience.

Topics include:

  • Risk management
  • Student motivation
  • Teaching techniques
  • Problem solving
  • Professional standards
  • Real-life situations that instructors face every day

This practical mentoring prepares candidates for life after the Instructor Evaluation. [2]


6. Organisation Is Everything

A well-organised instructor is usually a safe instructor.

One subject we place great emphasis on is organisation.

Throughout the ITC you learn how to:

  • Prepare equipment efficiently
  • Organise students before entering the water
  • Position students correctly underwater
  • Conduct clear briefings
  • Manage multiple students
  • Prevent problems before they occur

Good organisation reduces stress, increases safety and creates a better experience for every student.

It is also one of the first things employers notice when hiring instructors.


7. We Prepare You for Employment

Passing the Instructor Evaluation is only the beginning.

Finding a job—and keeping it—is the next challenge.

Throughout the course we discuss:

  • Professional behaviour
  • Customer service
  • Working within a dive team
  • Time management
  • Equipment care
  • Environmental responsibility
  • Expectations from dive centre managers

Many graduates also choose to complete an instructor internship after the ITC, allowing them to gain valuable real-world teaching experience before starting their first professional position. 


8. Conservation Is Part of Professional Diving

Today’s divers increasingly expect their instructors to care about marine conservation.

At Oceans 5, environmental awareness is integrated into our professional training.

Our team actively participates in:

  • Weekly beach clean-ups
  • Marine ecology education
  • Coral conservation initiatives
  • Green diving practices
  • Responsible diver education

We believe every professional instructor should leave the ocean in a better condition than they found it.


9. Excellent Value for Your Investment

Becoming a dive professional is an investment in your future.

The SSI education system provides an internationally recognised instructor qualification while remaining competitively priced compared with many equivalent professional programmes.

Rather than simply selling a certification, we invest our time in developing confident instructors who are ready for the global diving industry. [1][2]


10. A Reputation Built Over Years

A successful Instructor Training Course isn’t built overnight.

For many years Oceans 5 Gili Air has focused on developing professional divers through small groups, personalised coaching and high educational standards.

Our graduates work throughout Indonesia and around the world.

What makes us proud isn’t how many instructors we certify.

It’s hearing from dive centre managers that our graduates arrive confident, organised, professional and ready to teach.

That is ultimately the goal of every Instructor Training Course.


Start Your Professional Diving Career

If your dream is to turn your passion for diving into a career, choosing the right Instructor Training Course is one of the most important investments you’ll ever make.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air you’ll receive:

  • Personal coaching in small groups
  • Training in purpose-built facilities
  • Real teaching experience
  • Experienced SSI Instructor Trainers
  • Preparation for employment—not just the Instructor Evaluation
  • A supportive learning environment where quality always comes before quantity

Whether you plan to work in Indonesia, Thailand, the Maldives, Australia, the Caribbean or anywhere else in the world, the skills you develop during your SSI Instructor Training Course will stay with you throughout your career.

The next SSI Instructor Training Course starts soon, and places are limited to ensure every candidate receives personal attention.

For more information:

📱 WhatsApp: +62 853 3339 7823

📧 Email: [email protected]

🌐 Website: www.oceans5dive.com

Take the next step and become the instructor you’ve always wanted to be.


Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long is the SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air?

The SSI Instructor Training Course lasts 16 days, followed by the 2-day SSI Instructor Evaluation (IE). During the course you’ll develop classroom teaching skills, confined water presentations, open water teaching techniques, rescue skills, risk management and professional diving knowledge.


2. Can I join if I’m already a Divemaster with another agency?

Yes. Oceans 5 welcomes Divemasters from recognised training agencies. You’ll complete the required SSI crossover preparation before starting the Instructor Training Course, ensuring you’re fully familiar with SSI standards and teaching philosophy.


3. Why do candidates choose Oceans 5 for their SSI ITC?

Candidates choose Oceans 5 because of:

  • Maximum six candidates per course
  • Two dedicated training pools
  • Experienced SSI Instructor Trainers
  • Personal coaching every day
  • Strong focus on organisation and teaching skills
  • Instructor internship opportunities
  • Friendly and professional learning environment

4. What happens after I become an SSI Instructor?

After successfully passing the Instructor Evaluation, many graduates continue with an instructor internship at Oceans 5 to gain additional teaching experience. Others begin working immediately at dive centres around the world, using the practical skills and confidence developed during the course.


References

[1] SSI International. SSI Professional Training Standards and Instructor Training Course Standards. Available through the SSI Professional Portal: https://my.divessi.com

[2] Oceans 5 Gili Air. SSI Instructor Training Course. https://www.oceans5dive.com/ssi-instructor-training-course/

[3] Hattie, J. (2009). Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement. Routledge. (Demonstrates the importance of regular feedback and personalised coaching in education.)

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