SSI Instructor / IDC in Bangaram Island - Price, Duration & Booking

Name: SSI Instructor / IDC in Bangaram Island
Price: 68000 INR
Availability: PreOrder

Course overview

Move from guiding to teaching with the SSI Open Water Instructor programme on Bangaram Island, a remote tropical-atoll resort in Lakshadweep. The calm lagoon, warm 27-30C water and uncrowded reefs give candidates a controlled environment to develop classroom, pool and open-water teaching before the SSI Instructor Evaluation. You complete the training authorised to certify your own students and carry the globally recognised SSI Open Water Instructor rating from this scuba diving instructor course.

What you’ll learn

Teach SSI academic, confined-water and open-water sessions using digital learning tools
Apply SSI standards, the Total Teaching System and student-progression methods
Demonstrate and evaluate diver skills to professional standard
Manage classes, dive logistics and in-water risk
Deliver clear briefings, supervision and debriefs
Prepare for the SSI Instructor Evaluation

Prerequisites

Minimum age 18
SSI Dive Guide / Divemaster or equivalent leadership rating from a recognised agency
Certified diver for at least 6 months
Logged-dive experience meeting SSI professional requirements (typically 100 dives by evaluation)
Current first aid and CPR provider rating
Diver medical clearance signed by a physician

What's included · What's not

Included

SSI Instructor training covering Dive Guide, Divemaster and Open Water Instructor components as required
Instructor Trainer mentoring across academics, confined and open water
Academic teaching presentations using the SSI digital platform
Confined-water and open-water teaching workshops in the lagoon and on the reef
Standards, dive-business and risk-management training
Science and skills assessments with Instructor Evaluation preparation
SSI digital instructor materials and professional kit

Not included

Flights and airport transfers
Accommodation
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Gratuities

The SSI Instructor / IDC pathway

SSI uses a continuing-education, digital-first Total Teaching System. The Open Water Instructor rating is earned through training plus an independent Instructor Evaluation, and is recognised worldwide; SSI professional ratings are issued through an authorised SSI Training Centre.

Where you'll dive in Bangaram Island

Training is based on Bangaram's protected lagoon and the surrounding hard-coral reefs, where settled October-to-May conditions, clear water and gentle currents make an ideal place to build teaching confidence. The Instructor Evaluation is conducted by an SSI Instructor Certifier.

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Getting there

Fly into Agatti (AGX) · 1-3 hours from India.

Where to stay

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Teaching system orientation

Introduction to SSI standards, the digital learning platform and your first academic presentations.
Day2

Confined-water teaching

Rehearse skill demonstrations and teaching in the calm shallows of the resort lagoon.
Day3

Open-water teaching

Run open-water teaching scenarios and skill circuits on Bangaram's reefs under evaluation.
Day4

Standards and dive business

Cover SSI standards, professional conduct, risk management and the business of diving.
Day5

Science and skills assessment

Complete dive-science exams and the in-water skills assessment to instructor level.
Day6

Evaluation preparation

Mock presentations and a full briefing for the SSI Instructor Evaluation.

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Frequently asked questions

How is the SSI instructor path different from PADI?

The structure is similar, but SSI delivers academics through its free digital app and issues professional ratings via authorised Training Centres, with certification confirmed at an independent Instructor Evaluation.

How many dives do I need?

You should hold a leadership rating and have built up dive experience meeting SSI professional standards, generally around 100 logged dives by the time of evaluation.

Do I need a first-aid certification?

Yes, a current first aid and CPR provider rating is required, and it can usually be completed alongside your instructor training if you do not already hold one.

When should I train on Bangaram Island?

October to May offers the calmest lagoon and best visibility in Lakshadweep, making it the ideal window for instructor training.

When is the best time to dive Bangaram Island?

Peak season is Jan–May, Oct–Dec, clearest visibility, calmest seas. Shoulder (Sep) is still good with fewer crowds.

Do Indians need a visa for India?

Domestic (no passport). Confirm latest requirements before booking flights.

How long is the flight from India?

1-3 hours · one-way fares around ₹6K-15K.

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