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Extended Range Divemaster

Lead and support extended-range operations.

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About This Course

The SSI Extended Range Divemaster prepares experienced technical divers for a leadership role in XR training operations. You'll develop the skills to guide, support, and mentor other divers through technical dives, managing logistics, supervising skills, and running smooth operations alongside XR instructors. The natural stepping stone toward the XR Instructor pathway.

What You'll Learn

01

Leadership principles for technical dive operations

02

Dive site assessment and technical briefing delivery

03

Equipment oversight and pre-dive checks for XR teams

04

Mentoring and progressive development of XR student divers

05

Incident management and emergency response in technical contexts

Prerequisites

  • SSI Divemaster certification (or SSI Dive Guide equivalent)
  • SSI Extended Range diver-level certifications in relevant disciplines
  • Significant number of logged technical dives
  • Current medical clearance

What's Included

Academic study and knowledge development
Supervised leadership experience in live XR training operations
SSI Extended Range Divemaster certification