SSI ITC Dive Resort Oceans 5 Gili Air Blog Posts
SSI ITC Dive Resort Oceans 5 Gili Air Blog Posts
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Starts: 20 August
Instructor Trainer: Warren “Waz” Beyers
Location: 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 5 Gili Air is offering a special 10-day SSI Instructor Crossover Course. It is the fastest way to become an SSI Open Water Instructor while learning one of the world’s fastest-growing scuba training systems.[1][2]
Even better, you can join one week of free diving before the course starts, allowing you to become familiar with the dive sites, currents, procedures and the Oceans 5 team before your crossover begins.
If you’ve been thinking about expanding your career opportunities, there has never been a better time.
The scuba industry has changed enormously during the last decade. Dive centres around the world are increasingly choosing SSI because of its flexible teaching philosophy, modern digital learning platform and strong support for dive professionals.[1][2]
As an instructor, becoming agency-independent makes you considerably more employable. Many dive centres today prefer instructors who can teach multiple training systems or specifically require SSI instructors.
An SSI crossover is not about saying one organisation is better than another. It is about giving yourself more career opportunities.
Whether you dream of working in Indonesia, Thailand, the Maldives, Egypt, the Caribbean or Australia, having an SSI instructor certification opens many additional doors.[2]
Timing is everything.
Every year, hundreds of dive centres prepare for upcoming high seasons by recruiting new instructors. Completing your crossover now means you’ll be ready before many recruitment periods begin.[2]
Indonesia in particular has seen a huge increase in SSI dive centres over recent years. The Gili Islands themselves have become one of the strongest SSI communities in Southeast Asia.
Instead of waiting until you need an SSI certification for a job, why not get certified before the opportunity arrives?
Choosing where you complete your instructor crossover matters.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, instructor development isn’t about simply passing an Instructor Evaluation. It’s about becoming a better educator, safer diver and more employable professional.
Unlike large instructor factories, Oceans 5 limits professional courses to small groups. This gives every candidate plenty of individual coaching and personal feedback throughout the course.
You won’t disappear into a class of twenty instructor candidates.
Instead, you’ll work closely with SSI Instructor Trainer Warren “Waz” Beyers, who will personally guide you through every aspect of the crossover.
Oceans 5 has been training dive professionals for over 16 years.
During that time, thousands of divers have completed recreational and professional training at the centre, while numerous Divemasters and Instructors have started successful careers throughout the diving industry.
The experience of the teaching team allows them to focus on much more than simply completing standards.
Many instructor programmes focus almost entirely on preparing candidates to pass the examination.
At Oceans 5, the emphasis is different.
The course concentrates on:
These are the skills employers actually look for.
One of the biggest advantages of this crossover programme is the opportunity to dive free for one week before the course starts.
This allows you to:
By the first day of the course, you’ll already feel part of the team.
SSI has become one of the world’s leading diver training organisations by combining modern technology with flexible education.[1]
Every student receives digital learning materials that can be accessed from almost any device.
For instructors, this means:
SSI also allows instructors to teach through affiliated dive centres with strong quality assurance and educational support.[1][2]
Start Date: 20 August
Duration: 10 Days
Instructor Trainer: Warren “Waz” Beyers
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| SSI Instructor Crossover Course | €750 |
| SSI Open Water Instructor Digital Learning | IDR 6,000,000 |
| SSI Professional Registration & Initial Year Membership | IDR 2,000,000 |
| Instructor Package | IDR 1,000,000 |
| Instructor Evaluation (IE) Fee | €550 |
Bonus: Free diving for one week before the course.
During the crossover you will learn:
The Gili Islands are famous for calm conditions, warm water, excellent visibility and abundant marine life.[3]
During your training you can expect to see:
Outside the classroom, Gili Air offers relaxed cafés, beachfront restaurants, live music and one of Indonesia’s most enjoyable island lifestyles.
It is a fantastic place to spend ten days improving your career.
An instructor certification is more than another card in your wallet.
It is an investment in your future.
Whether you want to work around the world, teach more students or simply expand your professional qualifications, becoming an SSI Instructor gives you another valuable opportunity.
With experienced coaching, small groups, free diving before the course and one of Indonesia’s most respected professional training centres, this crossover programme offers outstanding value.
If you’ve been waiting for the right moment…
This is it.
Any active scuba instructor from another recognised recreational training organisation who meets SSI crossover prerequisites.
The crossover lasts 10 days, significantly shorter than the standard 16-day SSI Instructor Training Course.
The course is conducted by SSI Instructor Trainer Warren “Waz” Beyers.
The crossover training itself and one week of free diving before the course.
SSI digital materials, professional registration, instructor package and the Instructor Evaluation fee are separate costs.
SSI combines flexible digital education, high-quality teaching materials, strong dive centre support and continuous instructor development, making it attractive for both dive centres and instructors.[1][2]
Because of its experienced training team, personalised coaching, small instructor groups, excellent facilities, and over 16 years of professional diver education.
Once you successfully complete the Instructor Evaluation, activate your professional membership and affiliate with an SSI Dive Centre, you can teach SSI programmes in accordance with SSI standards.[1]
Contact Oceans 5 Gili Air:
WhatsApp: +62 853 3339 7823
Email: [email protected]
Places are limited to ensure every candidate receives individual attention.
[1] SSI (Scuba Schools International). SSI Training Standards & Professional Programmes.
[2] SSI. Professional Pathways, Instructor Training and Digital Learning Resources.
[3] Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) & Gili Matra Marine Recreation Park information on the Gili Islands’ marine environment and protected waters.
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Many people think that you have to be an adult, or at least 12 years old, before you can learn to scuba dive. The good news is that this isn’t true. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, children can start their SSI Open Water Diver course from the age of 10.
The SSI Open Water Diver course is designed to introduce young divers to the underwater world in a safe, fun, and educational way. Our experienced instructors work in small groups, giving every student the attention they need to build confidence and develop their diving skills.
Safety always comes first. The course is adapted to the student’s age and experience, ensuring that every child learns at a comfortable pace while having an unforgettable adventure.
The Gili Islands are one of the best places in the world to learn how to dive. The warm tropical water, excellent visibility, and calm conditions create the ideal environment for beginners.
Our dive sites are suitable for divers of all ages and experience levels. Whether you’re 10 years old or 70, you’ll find beautiful coral reefs and incredible marine life just a short boat ride from Oceans 5.
What makes learning to dive even more exciting? Seeing your favourite movie characters in real life!
During your Open Water course, there’s a great chance you’ll encounter:
For many children, spotting Nemo and Dory underwater is a magical moment that they’ll never forget. It’s one thing to watch them in a movie, but it’s something completely different to see them in their natural habitat.
And of course, the Gili Islands are also famous for their friendly sea turtles, making almost every dive a memorable experience.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we believe every student deserves personal attention. That’s why we teach our Open Water courses in small groups with a maximum of four students per instructor. This allows our instructors to focus on every diver’s comfort, safety, and progress throughout the course.
Scuba diving is a skill that can last a lifetime, and there’s no need to wait until you’re an adult to discover the underwater world. If you’re 10 years or older, you can already become an SSI Open Water Diver and begin exploring the amazing reefs around the Gili Islands.
Who knows? Your very first dive could include swimming alongside turtles, finding Nemo, and spotting Dory among the coral.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, your underwater adventure starts earlier than you might think!
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Indonesia is home to the world’s largest archipelago, stretching across more than 17,000 islands. It is a country blessed with extraordinary marine biodiversity, vibrant coral reefs, thousands of fish species, sea turtles, sharks, manta rays, and countless other marine organisms. It is a place where millions of people grow up with the ocean as part of their daily lives.
Yet surprisingly, relatively few Indonesians end up becoming professional Marine Scientists or actively working in marine conservation.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we believe this needs to change.
Many Indonesian children are born on small islands where the sea is everything.
Some come from fishing families. Others grow up helping in family-owned homestays, transporting people by boat, surfing the waves, or simply spending every day in and around the ocean. They know the tides, the reefs, the weather, and the marine environment better than many visitors who come here to dive.
These young people often have a genuine passion for the sea. Many dream of studying marine biology or marine science and protecting Indonesia’s incredible underwater world.
Unfortunately, for many, that dream remains out of reach.
One of the biggest obstacles is not a lack of passion or talent.
It is the cost of scuba diving.
Marine science is much more than studying in a classroom. To truly understand coral reefs and marine ecosystems, students need practical underwater experience. They need to observe marine life in its natural environment, collect scientific data, conduct surveys, identify species, and assist with conservation projects.
Without scuba diving qualifications, many of these opportunities simply aren’t available.
However, scuba diving is an expensive activity in Indonesia. With average monthly salaries around IDR 3.5 million (approximately €175), recreational diving is simply unaffordable for many students and young professionals. Even those enrolled in marine science programs often struggle to gain the diving experience that would allow them to become effective underwater researchers.
As a result, many talented students never develop into active marine conservationists.
Oceans 5 Gili Air decided not to wait for someone else to solve this problem.
Instead, we created opportunities ourselves.
Through our Zero to Hero programs for Indonesian students, participants only pay the mandatory SSI digital learning materials and certification costs. The instruction, mentoring, and practical training are provided by our experienced professional team.
Our goal is not simply to certify divers.
Our goal is to develop future marine professionals who can contribute to Indonesia’s conservation efforts for many years to come.
Our commitment extends beyond individual students.
Oceans 5 Gili Air regularly works together with Indonesian universities on marine research projects. We support these projects by providing:
By removing many of the practical barriers to underwater research, students can spend more time collecting valuable scientific data instead of worrying about equipment or transportation.
These collaborations have supported research on coral reefs, marine ecology, algae, sponges, sea turtles, and many other aspects of Indonesia’s marine ecosystems.
Oceans 5 Gili Air has been part of the Gili Islands community for many years.
Indonesia has given us an incredible place to live, work, and dive. The reefs around Gili Matra have allowed us to build our business while sharing the underwater world with thousands of divers from around the globe.
We believe it is our responsibility to give something back.
Supporting Indonesian students and researchers is one way we can invest directly in the future of the country’s marine environment. Every new Marine Scientist represents another person who may contribute to reef conservation, sustainable fisheries, marine park management, environmental education, or scientific research.
These are investments that benefit everyone.
Many conservation programs depend on grants or fundraising campaigns.
Ours does not.
Everything we do is funded through our normal business operations.
When guests choose Oceans 5 Gili Air for their diving holiday or stay at our resort, they are helping make these educational opportunities possible. Every dive course, every fun dive, and every room booked helps us continue supporting Indonesian students and university research.
You are not simply booking a dive holiday.
You are helping create opportunities for the next generation of Indonesian Marine Scientists.
Conservation is not only about protecting coral reefs.
It is about investing in the people who will protect those reefs long into the future.
By supporting Indonesian students today, we hope to see more local scientists leading research projects, managing marine protected areas, educating future generations, and becoming ambassadors for one of the richest marine environments on Earth.
If you would like your diving holiday to have a positive impact beyond your own experience, we invite you to join us.
Come diving with Oceans 5 Gili Air.
Stay with us.
Together, we can help Indonesia’s future Marine Scientists turn their dreams into reality.
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