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SSI or Scuba Schools International is one of the biggest diver
training organizations in the world. Although here in Asia it
is not as big as it is in the USA and Australia it is rapidly
expanding due to its high standards and modern approach in diver
training. SSI certifications are internationally recognized and
will allow you to dive with any dive center. All of our Instructors
have been trained to teach SSI courses and conduct SSI programs,
meaning they are eligible to certify SSI divers. |
WHAT
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Padi stands for Professional Association of Diving Instructors.
Padi is one of many different scuba diving training organisations,
but probably the most famous. If you are a certified Padi diver
then your certification card will be recognised everywhere in
the world. It does not mean that you have to find a Padi dive
centre to be allowed to dive, nearly all dive centres will recognize
your certification and allow you dive in places similar to your
training and experience. All of our Instructors have been trained
to teach Padi courses and conduct Padi programs, meaning they
are eligible to certify Padi divers. |
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
SSI AND PADI?
In terms of diver training there is little between
them. Firstly they both follow the diving standards set by R.S.T.C
[recreational scuba training council], meaning that knowledge and
skill requirements for certain programs or
courses are almost the same. There are some small differences between
the two agencies but both teach very
good courses and produce good, safe divers. PADI [Professional Association
of Diving Instructors] is bigger and
more famous than SSI [Scuba Schools International], but this does
not mean that it is better or more recognized.
Every dive center in the world also knows and recognizes SSI. On
a customer basis the main difference here in
Thailand between the two agencies is that SSI do not make it compulsory
for candidates to buy course books and
manuals,where as PADI do. With the SSI courses you can borrow our
books/manuals whilst on a course, but do
not have to buy your own copy. Meaning people have the choice of
buying the SSI books here or at home / or
not at all. Great for those who do not want to carry heavy books
around, or who are on a budget. Obviously
incorporated into the price of a PADI course is the particular book
or manual this makes Padi’s course prices
considerably higher.
.......Here at Harlequin we give you the choice.........its up to
you,. SSI or PADI......, or both!... |
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