All the information about the first diving course

The diving course is divided into 2 parts, a theoretical and another practice.

The theory is on-line and you can do it from home, at your own pace, with your computer, phone mobile or tablet.

The part Practice is face-to-face and you can start it after finishing the theory.

You can start with the theory whenever you want from your home, traveling or at work.

It's very simple, you just have to read and complete all the review tests in the digital manual.

To access the manual it is necessary register and create an account in the MySSI app.

At the end of all the review tests you will have to do a in-person theoretical exam of 50 questions, being able to fail 10.

The practices are divided into three days where you will learn everything you need to dive safely.

FIRST DAY – POOL

General review of theory and multiple choice test.
1st practical dive in the pool / 40-45 min
Break and comments / 10 -15 min
2nd practical dive in the pool / 40-45min

SECOND DAY – SEA

1st practical dive in the sea / 40-45 min
Break and comments / 45-50 min
2nd practical dive in the sea / 40-45 min

THIRD AND LAST DAY – SEA

3rd practical dive in the sea / 40-45 min
Break and comments / 50-60 min
4th and last practical dive in the sea / 40-45 min
Comments and review of what has been learned / 20-30 min
Certification of students as divers!

Unlimited extra classes until goals are reached.

Theory Price » 90 euros

You can buy now only the theory online, do it at your own pace and without rushing.
When you finish the theory you can schedule your practical classes.

Price of all practices » 300 euros

Payment for practical classes is made directly at Buceo Norte, before beginning aquatic activities.

MySSI is the name of the mobile application where you will have your diving qualifications registered.

It is also the application that you will use to carry out the training theoretical.

It is important that when you register in MySSI you select North Diving as training center to be able to do your training.

At the end of the course you will use it to record your dives, your team and carry all your data in a single app.

Register for free

Download and install the app on your mobile

Small groups

Small groups for better service.
Possibility of individual course. (direct consultation)

Flexible dates

Join the different groups whenever you want courses What we do every week.
If you have a specific date, let us know and we will find the best time for you.

Half day

Training days usually begin on the 9:00 in the morning and we usually finish around 14:00 p.m.

Weekends and flexible days

It is common to divide the three days practices in two weekendsYou can start the course on a Saturday or Sunday.
However, we also adapt to your schedule and can find the perfect time for you.

On Sardina Beach, Gáldar

Our diving centre is located in the fishing district of Sardina in Gáldar, in the northwest of Gran Canaria.
The practical dives of the course take place in Sardina Bay, one of the most important diving spots in the Canary Islands.

Minimum 3 days

To complete the entire training you need at least 3 days of practices.
The days can be consecutive, starting on a Friday and ending on Sunday for example.
Although it is common to divide the three practical days into two weekends.
But it is essential to have the theory previously finished.

All inclusive

The course includes everything you need from start to finish.
Includes access to all digital teaching materials, exam fees, complete diving equipment, insurance, access to the pool, water and fruit.

Age

The minimum age to take the course is 10 years old.

Health status

It is necessary fill out a health questionnaire to confirm that you are eligible to take the course.
It will be essential before starting with the practical classes.

Consult your doctor

If you have had or suffer from any lung disease or problems of heart consult your doctor.
You should also consult your doctor if you have had any ear, nose, lung or heart surgery.
We recommend that you complete the questionnaire to find out if you need a prior medical check-up.

Pregnancy

Women Pregnant women cannot diving, regardless of gestation period.

Insurance for students

People who are taking the diving course They don't need insurance additional, since it is the insurance of the instructor and the diving center itself that covers the student during the training. These insurances are included in the price of the course.

Certified divers

When students complete their training they become certified divers.
All certified divers must have their own accident and liability insurance.

Conscious Diving

As lovers of diving and marine life, we are committed to a sustainable and environmentally friendly activity.
That is why we have founded the concept #conscious diving as an active part in the protection of the marine environment.

More than 3,200 certified students

Throughout these 7 years as diving professionals we have been fortunate to share our passion with many people who today fully enjoy the ocean.

PRO Instructor Trainer

Buceo Norte is the only diving center that can train new SSI instructors. This means that students who wish to continue their training can do so until they become professional diving instructors.

Diamond Centre

Buceo Norte was the first centre in Gran Canaria to receive the DIAMANTE quality seal from the International Diving School.
Currently there are only 3 centres with this award in Gran Canaria.

We don't ask you to be a great swimmer, but you do need to be comfortable in the water. You need to be able to stay afloat and swim a few metres.