Have you been a certified scuba diver for a while
but feel there’s still a gap between your skills and your instructor’s?
Is your buoyancy control fine,
but you’re looking to further enhance your techniques?
SSI XR Foundations
This specialty course is designed to significantly improve your personal diving skills!
Whether you are a recreational diver,
considering learning sidemount or twin-tank diving in the future,
or interested in underwater photography and want to improve camera stability,
this highly practical course comes highly recommended!
Those who want to improve their streamlining while diving.
Those confident in their diving skills and seeking a greater challenge.
Those highly interested in underwater photography.
Those keen to try sidemount or twin-tank diving.
All divers are welcome to explore and experience different underwater equipment setups!
| Minimum age requirement | 16 years old (Parental or guardian signature required if under 18) |
| Maximum age limit | None |
| Diving experience | Must hold an SSI Open Water Diver certification or an equivalent certification from another system Must have logged at least 24 dives |
Before participating in diving activities, a health declaration form must be completed.
As long as you meet the conditions listed in the form and are physically and mentally healthy, you can join the activity.
If any items on the form are marked "yes," consult your physician, and with their approval, you can participate in the activity!
Adjustment of harness and long/short hose equipment
Fundamental skills required for extended range divers
Execution of proper fin-kicking techniques (forward, turning, backward)
Maintaining a horizontal diving position (TRIM) throughout
| Course Fee | NT12,800 per person |
| Fee Includes | Full scuba equipment usage during the course (harness and long/short hose regulators) Pool entry fees Instructor training fees Water insurance fees Online course materials International certification processing fees |
| Course Location | Hengchun Peninsula |
| Course Schedule | No fixed start dates You can message us to arrange a date that works for you |
| Course Duration | At least 16 hours, recommended to be completed over two days. |
Students can enjoy special discounts at BTS B&B during the course.
| Day ❶ | |
| 07:30－08:00 | Filling out basic documents |
| 08:10－12:00 | Equipment adjustment |
| 12:00－13:30 | Lunch break |
| 13:30－17:00 | Confined Water Training (Session 1) |
| Day ❷ | |
| 07:30－08:30 | Preparation |
| 09:00－10:00 | Confined Water Training (Session 2) |
| 10:20－11:00 | Confined Water Training (Session 3) |
| 11:40－12:40 | Confined Water Training (Session 4) |
| 12:40－15:20 | Lunch break |
| 15:30－17:00 | Dive log and certification processing |
The schedule and timings are for reference only and may be adjusted flexibly due to weather or other factors.
Yes! We understand that purchasing a complete backplate and harness setup can be expensive. Before you've decided which brands to invest in, you're welcome to come to the course without your own gear. We provide complete training backplate setups with long and short hose regulators, and we'll teach you how to properly adjust and use this equipment.
Yes! As long as your certification agency meets the standards of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), your certification is valid internationally. Therefore, you can choose the specialty courses you want to take at your current diving level!
SSI and PADI are both internationally recognized diving systems. Both systems adhere to the standards of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council (WRSTC), so whether you take course with SSI or PADI, the certification you receive will be equally valid worldwide. For beginners, choosing a good dive shop and instructor to guide you is more important than selecting between the two systems.
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. 
