Oceans 5 Gili Air Launches Its First SSI Instructor Training Course
Breaking News: 13 February 2026 – Oceans 5 Gili Air Launches Its First SSI Instructor Training Course
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Breaking News: 13 February 2026 – Oceans 5 Gili Air Launches Its First SSI Instructor Training Course |
On 13 February 2026, a new chapter begins in professional dive training on the Gili Islands. Oceans 5 Gili Air will officially conduct its first SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC)—a milestone that reflects both the evolution of the global dive industry and Oceans 5’s long-term vision for quality-driven, environmentally responsible instructor education.
This 16-day SSI ITC is designed for divers who do not simply want to pass an evaluation, but who want to become confident, employable, and responsible dive instructors. Personal attention, environmental awareness, and realistic teaching techniques form the foundation of the program. Combined with some of the best training facilities on the Gili Islands and highly experienced Instructor Trainers, this course sets a new benchmark for SSI professional training in Indonesia.
A New Era for Professional Dive Training at Oceans 5 Gili Air
For more than a decade, Oceans 5 Gili Air has been known as a professional training center that prioritizes quality over quantity. The decision to introduce SSI professional training is not a sudden move, but the result of years of observing changes within the dive industry—both locally and globally.
The SSI ITC at Oceans 5 is not built around rushing candidates through slides and presentations. Instead, it is structured as a 16-day learning journey, where candidates are given the time and space to understand how people learn, how to adapt teaching to different environments, and how to guide students safely while protecting the underwater world.
This approach reflects a simple belief:
A good instructor is not created by ticking boxes, but by building confidence, awareness, and responsibility.
What Makes the SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Different?
1. A True 16-Day Instructor Training Course
Unlike shorter programs that compress learning into long, exhausting days, the SSI ITC at Oceans 5 runs over 16 well-balanced days. This allows candidates to:
Absorb theory without overload
Practice teaching skills repeatedly
Receive detailed, individual feedback
Build confidence step by step
Learning to teach scuba diving is not just about knowing standards—it is about communicating clearly, staying calm under pressure, and adapting to real students. Time is essential for that process.
2. Personal Attention – Small Groups, Big Development
Oceans 5 has always limited the number of professional candidates per course, and the SSI ITC is no exception. Small groups ensure that every candidate receives:
Personal coaching from Instructor Trainers
Honest, constructive feedback
Extra attention on individual weaknesses
This personal approach creates a supportive atmosphere where candidates feel comfortable making mistakes, asking questions, and growing as instructors.
3. Realistic Teaching Techniques for the Real World
One of the core pillars of the SSI ITC at Oceans 5 is realistic teaching.
Candidates do not train in artificial scenarios that only exist in manuals. Instead, they learn how to teach in real conditions:
With varying visibility
With students who learn at different speeds
In open water environments that require adaptability
This prepares future instructors for employment not only on the Gili Islands, but anywhere in the world.
Environmental Awareness as a Core Responsibility
At Oceans 5, environmental awareness is not an “extra”—it is an integral part of every course.
Instructor candidates learn how to:
Teach neutral buoyancy from the very first dive
Prevent damage to coral reefs
Act as ambassadors for marine protection
Explain conservation issues clearly to students
Located within the Gili Islands, Oceans 5 operates in a fragile marine ecosystem where instructors have a direct impact on reef health. The SSI ITC emphasizes that being an instructor also means being a guardian of the underwater environment.
Instructor Trainers with Thousands of Certifications Behind Them
The SSI ITC at Oceans 5 is taught by highly experienced Instructor Trainers who have collectively trained thousands of dive professionals over the years.
This experience matters.
It means candidates learn from educators who have:
Seen every type of student
Taught in multiple countries and environments
Adapted teaching methods across cultures
Their role is not to “push candidates through,” but to mentor future instructors and prepare them for long-term careers in the dive industry.
World-Class ITC Facilities on the Gili Islands
Oceans 5 Gili Air offers what many professional training centers cannot: space, structure, and comfort.
Facilities include:
A modern, air-conditioned classroom designed for professional education
Two large training pools, ideal for confined water teaching and skill refinement
A dedicated ITC boat, ensuring flexibility and calm training environments
On-site equipment rooms and compressor facilities
These facilities allow training to run smoothly, without stress or logistical compromises.
Why Become an SSI Instructor on the Gili Islands?
1. The Diving Community Is Changing
In the past, the Gili Islands were often described as one large PADI family. Over the last few years, however, the professional landscape has shifted significantly.
Today:
More and more dive centers on the Gili Islands operate under SSI
There are now more SSI dive centers than PADI dive centers on the islands
The largest dive centers on Gili Air are SSI centers
This has a direct impact on employment opportunities.
Becoming an SSI Instructor on the Gili Islands significantly increases your chances of finding work, both locally and internationally.
2. A Smarter Financial Choice for New Instructors
Another important reason to choose SSI is cost efficiency.
The total costs for:
Instructor course fees
Teaching materials
Annual and processing fees
are considerably lower with SSI compared to PADI.
This means that instead of spending all your budget on just an entry-level instructor rating, you can invest that money into further professional development.
From Instructor to SSI Divemaster Instructor
One of the biggest advantages is that, for nearly the same total investment, candidates can often achieve the SSI Divemaster Instructor rating, rather than stopping at a PADI Open Water Instructor level.
This makes you:
More employable
More versatile within a dive center
Able to teach more courses from the start
For many candidates, this is a decisive factor.
Life on the Gili Islands as an Instructor
Beyond training and employment, the Gili Islands offer an exceptional lifestyle.
Year-round diving
Warm water and rich marine life
A strong international diving community
A relaxed island rhythm that balances work and life
For many instructors, the Gili Islands are not just a workplace—but a home.
A Familiar Atmosphere Where You Belong
Despite its professional facilities and international reputation, Oceans 5 remains a family-oriented dive center.
Candidates are not treated as numbers. They become part of a community where:
Everyone knows each other
Support continues after certification
Growth does not stop at the end of the course
This atmosphere makes learning more effective—and the experience more meaningful.
Conclusion: Two Clear Reasons, One Strong Choice
Starting 13 February 2026, the SSI Instructor Training Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air offers a clear path into the future of professional diving.
The two strongest reasons to choose this path are simple:
Employment opportunities – SSI is now the dominant professional system on the Gili Islands
Better value for money – Lower costs allow faster progression to higher instructor ratings
Combined with personal attention, environmental responsibility, realistic teaching techniques, and world-class facilities, the SSI ITC at Oceans 5 Gili Air is more than just a course—it is the start of a professional journey.
For those ready to become not just instructors, but true educators of the underwater world, the future starts here.
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