Why Choose Crystal Dive for Your Assistant Instructor Trainer Course?
Becoming an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer is a powerful next step in your dive career and Crystal Dive offers the ideal environment to make it happen.
With over 25 years of experience developing dive professionals, we provide expert mentorship, real-world training scenarios, and access to one of the busiest dive instructor development centres in Thailand.
This course is designed for instructors who are ready to step up as mentors, guide future professionals, and play an active role in shaping the next generation of dive leaders.
You’ll gain advanced instructional techniques, evaluation skills, and the confidence to support new instructors through their own professional journeys.
By completing your assistant instructor trainer course with Crystal Dive, you’ll not only deepen your teaching capabilities — you’ll also expand your professional dive career options worldwide and establish yourself as a trusted educator in the dive industry.
25,000 THB
How the SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Course Works
Throughout this program, you’ll work alongside our senior SSI Instructor Trainers, participating in real Instructor Training Courses (ITCs) as you learn to assess, guide, and support instructor candidates through their classroom, confined water, and open water presentations.
Preparation
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Before your training officially begins, you’ll spend a dedicated day preparing for the Assistant Instructor Training Course. This session covers expectations, roles, and responsibilities, ensuring you’re fully ready to support and evaluate instructor candidates.
Assistant Instructor Training Course
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During the course, you’ll learn how to effectively evaluate instructor candidates, guide them through delivering both in-water and classroom presentations, and support them as a mentor throughout their professional development journey.
If your professional dive career training goal is to become an Instructor Trainer, you will also get a detailed look at how ITC’s are run from the inside.
Certification Requirements
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To complete the SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Course, you will need to:
- Complete all academic sessions and pass the course exam
- Meet all performance requirements outlined in the SSI Instructor Manual for the Assistant Instructor Trainer Seminar
- Successfully demonstrate your ability to mentor, evaluate, and support instructor-level candidates
Course Schedule
JUNE
Prep: 8th-9th
ITC: 11th-23rd
IE: 24th-25th
JULY
Prep: 6th-7th
ITC: 9th-21st
IE: 22th-23rd
AUGUST
Prep: 3rd-4th
ITC: 6th-18th
IE: 19th-20th
SEPTEMBER
Prep: 7th-8th
ITC: 10th-22nd
IE: 23rd-24th
OCTOBER
Prep: 28th-29th (Sept)
ITC: 1st-13th
IE: 14th-15th
NOVEMBER
Prep: 26th-27th (Oct)
ITC: 29th-1oth
IE: 11th-12th
DECEMBER
Prep: 31st-1st
ITC: 3rd-15th
IE: 16th-17th
This structure allows you to gain real-world experience while working alongside our SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer team throughout the full ITC schedule.
Assistant Instructor Trainer Course Prerequisites
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Minimum Age
You must be at least 18 years old to enrol in this program.
Certifications
To participate in the assistant instructor trainer course, you must be an active-status Divemaster Instructor. In addition, you should have a proven teaching record that demonstrates experience across multiple SSI programs.
This includes having issued a minimum of:
- 30 Open Water Diver certifications
- 3 Stress & Rescue certifications
- 2 Dive Guide or Divemaster certifications
- 15 Advanced Adventurer or Specialty program certifications
This teaching experience reflects your ability to guide students through a full training pathway, a crucial skill for those looking to support new instructors and pursue long-term professional dive career training
Medical Statement
All participants must provide a valid medical statement confirming fitness to dive, signed by a licensed physician within the last 12 months. You can download the official medical form here
Train at One of Thailand’s Leading Facilities
DISCOUNTED PRIVATE AC ACCOMMODATION
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Our long-term, on-site bungalows offer the ideal space to rest, reset, and focus during your assistant instructor trainer course in Thailand. Each unit is private, fully air-conditioned, includes an ensuite bathroom, and is available exclusively to course candidates at a discounted rate of 13,000 THB for up to one month.
EXPERT-LEVEL TRAINING
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With two in-house SSI Instructor Trainers and a legacy of producing dive professionals for over two decades, Crystal Dive is one of the most trusted names in professional dive career training on Koh Tao. Our structured programs are built around real experience, measurable outcomes, and mentorship that extends beyond certification.
DEDICATED TRAINING POOLS
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You’ll have access to two private, on-site training pools, including one of the largest SCUBA-dedicated pools on Koh Tao. These purpose-built facilities offer a controlled and professional environment for refining evaluation techniques, conducting dry runs, and coaching instructor candidates through the ITC.
PRIVATE BOATS
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Our two private, purpose-built dive boats give us the flexibility to design each training day around course needs and conditions. Whether you’re observing ITC presentations or running a briefing in real time, these boats serve as extensions of the classroom to help prepare you for real-world instructor-level responsibilities.
Assistant Instructor Trainer (AIT) Course
Price: 25,000 THB
Duration: 3 weeks
Minimum age: 18yrs
Prerequisites: SSI Divemaster Instructor (DMI)
What’s Included in the Assistant Instructor Trainer Course
The Assistant Instructor Trainer course is designed to give experienced instructors everything they need to step into a mentorship role with confidence.
This package focuses on practical teaching, evaluation skills, and structured support.
You’ll take part in the full SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer Seminar, receive mentorship from our senior Instructor Trainers, and gain hands-on experience supporting real ITC candidates.
During the program, you’ll also have access to full scuba equipment, including free use of a dive computer, and receive discounts on additional SSI courses and equipment purchases.
Optional private air-conditioned bungalows are available on-site for the duration of the course at a discounted rate, giving you a quiet and convenient base for your training.
Not Included in the course price (but required)
A few required items are not included in the base package and must be purchased separately:
- Digital SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer materials – 7,950 THB
- Printed materials (optional physical copies) – 990 THB
- Professional-level equipment, including:
- Compass
- DSMB & reel
- Cutting tool
- Audible signaling device
This course is structured to ensure you meet all expectations of an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer, while also preparing you for long-term success in professional dive career training, whether it’s on Koh Tao or somewhere else in the world
Book The SSI Assistant Instructor Course
Ready to step into a leadership role in dive education? The Assistant Instructor Trainer Course at Crystal Dive is your gateway to becoming an SSI Assistant Instructor Trainer — a mentor, evaluator, and role model for the next generation of dive instructors.
Throughout this program, you’ll work alongside our senior SSI Instructor Trainers, participating in real Instructor Training Courses (ITCs) as you learn to assess, guide, and support instructor candidates through their classroom, confined water, and open water presentations. This hands-on approach is what sets Crystal Dive apart and makes us one of the top centres for dive instructor development in Thailand.
You’ll also strengthen your own instructional techniques, expand your SSI teaching credentials, and position yourself for long-term success in professional dive career training, both locally and internationally.
฿25,000
Our Assistant Instructor Trainer package includes
- Assistant Instructor Trainer Seminar
- Discounted private AC room for the course duration, read more
- Use of scuba equipment throughout the Seminar
- FREE use of Dive Computer
- Discount on additional courses & dive equipment purchases with us
Not Included But Required
- Digital SSI Materials 7950 THB
- Physical SSI Materials 990 THB
- Professional Equipment (Compass, DSMB, Cutting Tool, Audible Signaling Device) *Available for purchase at Crystal Dive
We encourage you just to contact us if you are interested.
Assistant Instructor Trainer
Our Assistant Instructor Trainer package includes
- Assistant Instructor Trainer Seminar
- Discounted private AC room for the course duration, read more
- Use of scuba equipment throughout the Seminar
- FREE use of Dive Computer
- Discount on additional courses & dive equipment purchases with us
Not Included But Required
- Digital SSI Materials 7950 THB
- Physical SSI Materials 990 THB
- Professional Equipment (Compass, DSMB, Cutting Tool, Audible Signaling Device) *Available for purchase at Crystal Dive
We encourage you just to contact us if you are interested.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I start my Assistant Instructor Trainer Course any day?
No, the Instructor courses run on a strict schedule to fit around the regular monthly exam dates. However if you decide on attending a course that we have scheduled, we can send you some materials for you to start preparing sith self study.
How much time is required?
The assistant instructor trainer schedule follows one full IE, which runs over approximately 14 days.
What are the rates for accommodation?
For your assistant instructor trainer course we offer accommodation in a private AC room (choice of Double or Twin) at a discounted rate. More information here or just contact us directly.
What are the minimum requirements to start my Assistant Instructor Trainer Course?
You will need to be 18 years of age, be a Divemaster Instructor (or other agency equivelant) and have issues at least 30 Open Water certifications, 3 Diver Stress & Rescue certifications, 2 Dive guide/Divemaster certifications and 15 Advanced Adventurer and/or Specialty programs. If you still have questions about specific requirements or an equivalent certification, please contact us directly.
What sort of jobs can I do with my Assistant Instructor Trainer certification?
As an Assistant Instructor Trainer you could become a valued member in professional level training at a dive center. You would be able to assist an Instructor Trainer throughout an ITC and help shape future Instructors.
Can I Work for Crystal Dive after completing my course?
Yes! We constantly have a rotation of staff as many people work for us temporarily. If you decide you would like the chance to join the team, you can do a working internship.
Other Questions?
Please check out our general FAQ-Page which will answer most of your questions about Koh Tao, diving, weather conditions and everything else. Anything that cannot be answered there, please just contact us and we get right back to you!
