A new version of the SSI Training and Dive Centre Standards for our region, effective March 2009.

After reviewing the feedback from our members, we are pleased to inform you that this latest document uses a new format, which is easier to read and we hope will make information easier to find.

Some exciting changes and additions are:

· Introduction of SSI’s new ECOLogical Standards and Code of Practice;

· New Nitrox Level 1 (up to and including 32% Oxygen) and Level 2 (up to and including 40% Oxygen) certifications;

· SSI’s forthcoming SSI Dive Leader levels: Dive Guide and Dive Master, and changes to the existing Dive Control Specialist (DiveCon) and Instructor Training Course (ITC) Courses.

Please familiarise yourself with the full list of Key Changes and Additions, which is outlined on page 9.

As always, your feedback is appreciated and will be used in future editions.

If you are have problems with the attachment, you can download the standards at www.ssithailand.com/dealers/resources/forms/SSI_Thailand_Training_Standards_2009.pdf (username: thailand, password: ssi) or by logging onto the Downloads section on ODiN at www.diveSSI.com using your Member number and password.

Happy diving,