Nine SSI Instructor Training Courses Scheduled at Oceans 5 Gili Air in 2026

Oceans 5 Gili Air has announced the schedule for nine SSI Instructor Training Courses (ITCs) to be conducted throughout 2026 on Gili Air, one of the three Gili Islands off the coast of Lombok, Indonesia. These programs are designed for certified dive professionals who meet SSI’s prerequisites and are preparing to qualify as SSI Open Water Instructors.

Each ITC follows a structured format that combines academic sessions, confined water training, and open water teaching workshops. The program is designed to develop candidates’ instructional techniques, safety management, and ability to conduct SSI recreational diving courses according to agency standards. Training is followed by a two-day Instructor Evaluation (IE), during which candidates are assessed by an independent SSI examiner.

At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the ITC is scheduled as a 16-day training program, with the evaluation taking place immediately after the course. This structure allows candidates to complete both the training and evaluation in one continuous stay on the island.

SSI ITC and Evaluation Dates for 2026 at Oceans 5 Gili Air

The following ITC and IE dates have been published for 2026:

• 13 – 28 February 2026 — ITC
  01 – 02 March 2026 — Instructor Evaluation
• 16 – 31 March 2026 — ITC
  01 – 02 April 2026 — Instructor Evaluation
• 17 April – 02 May 2026 — ITC
  03 – 04 May 2026 — Instructor Evaluation
• 16 – 31 May 2026 — ITC
  01 – 02 June 2026 — Instructor Evaluation
• 15 – 30 June 2026 — ITC
  01 – 02 July 2026 — Instructor Evaluation
• 16 – 31 July 2026 — ITC
  01 – 02 August 2026 — Instructor Evaluation
• 16 – 31 August 2026 — ITC
  01 – 02 September 2026 — Instructor Evaluation
• 15 – 30 September 2026 — ITC
  01 – 02 October 2026 — Instructor Evaluation
• 15 – 30 November 2026 — ITC
  01 – 02 December 2026 — Instructor Evaluation

These dates provide multiple opportunities across the year for candidates to select a course period that fits their travel and preparation plans.

Training Environment and Facilities

Oceans 5 Gili Air operates as an SSI Instructor Training Center and conducts training using on-site facilities, including training pools, classrooms, and direct access to local dive sites around the Gili Islands. Confined water sessions are typically held in purpose-built training pools, while open water training takes place at nearby reef sites used regularly for recreational and training dives.

The surrounding dive environment includes shallow reefs, sloping coral gardens, and moderate-depth sites that are commonly used for entry-level and professional-level training. Boat dives and shore-accessible sites are both available, allowing flexibility in course scheduling.

Intended Participants

The SSI ITC is intended for candidates who already hold a professional-level certification such as Divemaster or equivalent and who meet SSI’s experience and medical requirements. Candidates are expected to arrive with prior experience assisting on courses and conducting guided dives, as the ITC focuses on teaching methodology rather than basic dive skills.

Upon successful completion of both the ITC and the Instructor Evaluation, candidates qualify as SSI Open Water Instructors and may begin teaching SSI programs within the scope of their certification.

About IDC Gili Islands

IDC Gili Islands and Oceans 5 dive resort conduct once a month a PADI IDC. Oceans 5 is a PADI Career Development Center located on Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia