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SSI was founded by Robert Clark in 1970. [2] SSI headquarters was in Fort Collins, Colorado, and it is owned by Concept Systems International, Inc.In 2008, it was acquired by Doug McNeese, owner of the National Association of Scuba Diving Schools (USA) until its merger with SSI in 1999, and Robert Stoss, manager of Scubapro and Seemann Sub.
SSI - Scuba Schools International – Recreational scuba and freediving training and certification agency [18] EUF CB 2005002 [7] [8] SUF - Singapore Underwater Federation CMAS code SIN/F00 [2] Sukeltajaliitto Ry (Finnish Divers Federation) CMAS code FIN/F00 [2] SUSV - Schweizer Unterwassersport-Verband CMAS code SUI/F00 [2]
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During this time RAID experienced exceptional growth. Paul V. Toomer, previously Director of Technical Training for Scuba Schools International, was appointed as Director of Diver Training for RAID in 2014, and President in 2019. [2] In June 2016 RAID joined the United States Recreational Scuba Training Council as the first associate member. [3]
Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) is a recreational scuba diving certification level provided by several diver training agencies. Agencies offering this level of training under this title include Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), and Scuba Schools International (SSI). Other agencies offer similar training under different titles.
ISO 11121 introductory training programmes to scuba diving. (PADI equivalent – Discover Scuba Diving) Most PADI training programes are not directly covered by ISO standards. PADI is a member of the following member councils of the World Recreational Scuba Training Council – the RSTC Canada, the RSTC Europe and the C-Card Council (Japan).
The National Academy of Scuba Educators, also known as NASE Worldwide, is a recreational scuba training organization which was founded in Texas during 1982. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] In February 2011 NASE re-launched its image and developed new standards and practices. [ 4 ]
Participants in a Scuba Schools International "Try scuba" experience must be at least 8 years old. The course takes place in confined water to a maximum depth of 5 metres (16 ft), and includes a theory session. [12] For an SSI "Try Scuba Diving" experience the participant must be at least 10 years old.