Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Open Water Instructor, and the SSI ITC. diveshack is Malta's SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre, one of the highest-rated SSI facilities in Europe. If you want to turn diving into a career, this is where to do it.
Every professional rating builds on the last. diveshack runs the full SSI professional pathway as an authorised Diamond Instructor Training Centre. You can complete Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and Open Water Instructor without leaving Malta.
All professional courses are SSI certified and run at diveshack's Diamond ITC standard. Contact us before enrolling — we assess your experience level and build a programme around your current certifications.
The first SSI professional rating. Lead certified diver groups on guided dives. The Divemaster upgrade follows directly from Dive Guide. Most candidates complete both in the same Malta visit.
Teach confined water skills and assist in open water courses. The first stage of the ITC programme. Can be taken before completing the full Instructor Evaluation.
The full SSI teaching certification. Qualify to teach and certify SSI Open Water Divers independently. ISO 24802-2 compliant. Requires an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to complete.
diveshack's SSI Diamond ITC cohort. Small group, dedicated instructor team, Malta open water for all confined and assessment dives. Next dates: March to May 2026. Spaces are limited.
Authorised to certify new instructors since 2019. Your SSI instructor certification will be issued at the same standard as any Diamond ITC globally. Malta's clear water, variety of sites, and year-round diving give every ITC candidate more in-water time than most other locations.
diveshack runs ITC courses with small groups to maintain quality. ITC candidates receive individual assessment feedback and instructor time that larger factory ITCs cannot provide.
Year-round diving, 20m+ visibility, recreational sites through to 130m technical wrecks. Instructors trained in Malta leave with genuine site knowledge and deep water experience most new OWIs never get.
Divemaster (via Dive Guide) requires: Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent), Stress and Rescue Diver certification, Science of Diving specialty, a minimum of 40 logged dives for Dive Guide (60 for Divemaster), and minimum age 18. diveshack will review your certification history before confirming eligibility.
Divemaster training duration varies depending on your starting point. Most candidates working through Dive Guide and Divemaster at diveshack take 3 to 6 weeks depending on availability and how quickly they accumulate their required dive count. Contact us with your current cert level and logbook count for a personalised timeline.
The ITC at diveshack covers: classroom teaching skills, confined water teaching, open water instruction, teaching performance assessments, and academic presentations. The course culminates in an SSI Instructor Evaluation (IE) conducted by an independent SSI Regional Manager. diveshack is a Diamond ITC, authorised to run the full programme.
Malta is one of the most practical locations in Europe for instructor training. Year-round diving, consistent visibility, and a varied site portfolio means ITC candidates train on real dives across multiple environments, not just sheltered water. diveshack's long-term operation since 1992 means your training happens alongside an established dive operation, not in isolation.
Yes. SSI is a globally recognised certification agency and diveshack's Diamond ITC status means your qualification is issued at the highest SSI facility standard. SSI certifications are accepted at dive centres worldwide. Some employers may have additional requirements. We are happy to advise on specific markets.
Professional course fees vary based on your current certification level and the programme you enrol in. Contact us on WhatsApp with your current certifications and we'll provide a detailed breakdown. diveshack can also advise on payment scheduling for longer programmes.
Professional courses require experience assessment before a start date is confirmed. Message us on WhatsApp with your current certifications and your logbook count. We'll come back to you with a programme proposal.
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diveshack Malta has been operating since 1992. SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre. MTA licensed dive centre DIVE/0022. IDN Group partner.