What the Course Entails

Buoyancy Control: Learn how to achieve and maintain neutral buoyancy using proper weighting, breathing, and BCD control.

Trim & Positioning: Improve your horizontal body position and movement to become more balanced and streamlined underwater.

Breathing Techniques: Develop controlled breathing patterns to improve buoyancy, air consumption, and overall dive efficiency.

Environmental Awareness: Learn to move through the water without damaging coral, disturbing marine life, or stirring up the seabed.

Course Duration: 1 Days

Course Pre-requisites

Certification: Hold a valid Open Water Diver certification from SSI or an equivalent recognised training agency.

Minimum Age: Be at least 10 years old by the start of the practical training.

Health Status: Complete a medical statement confirming fitness to dive safely.

Course Flow

Digital Learning: Study the core buoyancy and diving concepts online at your own pace before meeting your instructor.

Briefing: Review weighting, equipment configuration, breathing techniques, trim, and the skills you will practise during the dives.

Skill Development: Work with your instructor to refine your buoyancy, body position, breathing, and underwater movement.

Open Water Training: Apply your new skills in an open-water environment while practising controlled ascents, descents, hovering, and efficient movement.

Debriefing: Analyse your performance with your instructor and identify areas for further improvement.

Certification: Receive your digital C-card once your instructor confirms that all required knowledge and skills have been successfully completed.

How Can I Get Started?

Create Account: Register online or download the official MySSI smartphone application.

Select Centre: Choose a holiday resort or SSI dive centre to host your training.

Unlock Materials: Purchase and complete the digital learning materials for the Perfect Buoyancy program.

Book Dives: Schedule your training dives directly with your chosen SSI training provider and start improving your underwater control.

What is the next adventure?

Stress & Rescue: Develop the skills and knowledge needed to prevent diving problems, manage stressful situations, and assist other divers during emergencies.

Enriched Air Nitrox: Learn how to safely use enriched air to extend your no-decompression limits and make the most of your time underwater.