You don’t need to go abroad to become a freediving instructor.
If you love diving and dream of identifying yourself as an instructor,
have you ever imagined that the tranquil blue ocean could be your daily office?
Becoming an SSI-certified freediving instructor, meeting international standards,
is not as difficult as you might think.
Those captivated by the underwater world of a single breath.
Passionate about teaching, with a strong sense of responsibility and purpose.
Ambitious freedivers eager to explore their limitless potential.
Experienced freedivers who are already active and meet all the prerequisites
to become a freediving instructor.
Scuba instructors ready to take on the exciting challenge of entering the freediving realm.
| Minimum Age Requirement | 18 years |
| Maximum Age Requirement | None |
| Required Documents | RSTC medical statement and medical history form signed by a doctor within one year CPR training certificate within the past two years First aid training certificate within the past two years Emergency oxygen training certificate within the past two years |
To enroll in a training course,
you must meet at least one of the following conditions corresponding to the training level.
| Freediving Assistant Instructor | |
| Condition❶ | At least 50 recorded freediving sessions SSI Freediver certification SSI Training Techniques Specialty certification |
| Condition❷ | SSI Training Techniques Specialty certification SSI Basic Freediving Instructor certification Issued at least 25 Basic Freediver certifications |
| Freediving Instructor | |
| Condition❶ | At least 100 recorded freediving sessions SSI Advanced Freediver certification SSI Training Techniques Specialty certification |
| Condition❷ | SSI Advanced Freediver certification SSI Training Techniques Specialty certification SSI Basic Freediving Instructor certification Issued at least 25 Basic Freediver certifications |
| Advanced Freediving Instructor | |
| Condition❶ | At least 100 recorded freediving sessions SSI Master Freediver certification SSI Training Techniques Specialty certification |
| Condition❷ | SSI Master Freediver certification SSI Freediving Instructor certification with active status |
| Condition❸ | SSI Freediving Instructor certification with active status Issued at least 10 Freediver certifications Issued at least 5 Training Techniques Specialty certifications |
| Notes | |
| Recreational Level Course Certifications | Can be issued by SSI or any SSI-recognized equivalent agency |
| Professional Level Certifications | Must be issued by SSI. Equivalent certifications from other agencies are not accepted |
How to apply SSI's comprehensive, science-based teaching system.
Developing the ability to organize and conduct courses effectively.
Practical and academic mock teaching exercises and evaluations.
| Academic Teaching Evaluation | Must pass 3 sessions |
| Underwater Teaching Evaluation | Pool skill sessions: Must pass 3 times Open water skills: Must pass 2 times Breathing technique instruction: Must pass 1 time |
| Water Skills Assessment | 400-meter swim within 15 minutes 800-meter snorkel swim within 15 minutes Treading water for 15 minutes |
Corresponding to training class performance requirements
| Freediving Assistant Instructor | |
| Static apnea | 2 minutes 30 seconds |
| Dynamic apnea | 50 meters |
| Dynamic BO rescue | depth 2 to 4 meters plus surface tow 50 meters |
| Freediving Instructor | |
| Static apnea | 3 minutes |
| Dynamic apnea | 60 meters |
| Constant weight dive | 30 meters |
| Repetitive dive 15 meters 5 times 1-minute intervals | |
| Dynamic BO rescue | depth 15 meters plus surface tow 50 meters |
| Bottom stay depth 15 meters duration 1 minute | |
| Advanced Freediving Instructor | |
| Static apnea | 4 minutes |
| Dynamic apnea | 85 meters |
| Constant weight dive | 40 meters |
| Repetitive dive 20 meters 5 times 1-minute intervals | |
| Dynamic BO rescue | 20 meters plus surface tow 50 meters |
| Bottom stay depth 20 meters duration 1 minute | |
You will be able to teach, supervise, and issue certifications for the following courses
| Freediving Assistant Instructor |
| Try Freediving |
| Basic Freediver |
| Pool Freediver |
| Freediving Instructor |
| In addition to the courses taught by the Freediving Assistant Instructor |
| Freediver |
| Free Immersion |
| Training Techniques Specialty |
| Snorkel Instructor |
| Advanced Freediving Instructor |
| In addition to the courses taught by the Freediving Instructor |
| Advanced Freediver |
| Training Days and Fees for Each Instructor Level | |
| Freediving Assistant Instructor Course | 6 days｜NT 40,000 per person |
| Freediving Instructor Course | 9 days｜NT 50,000 per person |
| Advanced Freediving Instructor Course | 10 days｜NT 60,000 per person |
| Other Information | |
| Fees Include | Instructor training fees Equipment usage fees during the course Pool admission and boat fees for open water sessions Water insurance fees One retake fee for theory and practical exams if not passed |
| Fees Do Not Include | Course materials and certification fees Professional registration fees Additional costs for pool admission, boat fees, and equipment usage during retake sessions |
| Course Location | Hengchun Peninsula |
No! The instructor course focuses on training candidates how to systematically and effectively convey the knowledge in the materials to students. There is no extra time to learn basic freediving theory!
No! The instructor course schedule is very tight, and it's almost impossible to have extra time to practice existing basic skills. As for practicing depth, that's even more unlikely!
We've heard everyone's concerns! Integrating the painful experiences of past students in the instructor course, we've specially designed a pre-instructor course workshop. Students who are determined to take the path of becoming an instructor, as long as they have taken the preparatory class, are guaranteed to excel in the subsequent instructor course!
A good diving system should not only have sufficient international recognition but also consistently update its training standards and materials. It should offer diverse advanced education options for divers to continually improve their skills and knowledge. Whether it's scuba diving, freediving, or mermaiding, SSI is considered by the Peninsula Hain coaching team to be a dedicated and comprehensive international diving education system. 
