Overview
Perfect for complete beginners who want to build confidence and master the fundamentals before entering the ocean. A full SSI certification covering the breathing, relaxation, physiology and in-water skills every freediver is built on, all in the pool, no ocean required yet.
Learn Until You're Ready™The traditional way follows a fixed number of lessons. Our Learn Until You're Ready™ philosophy is different: you keep attending scheduled pool training sessions until you're ready to meet every SSI Pool Freediver performance requirement, then the programme is complete.
Everyone learns at a different pace. Some students get there in three sessions, others take a little longer. Our focus is on building confidence and competency, never rushing you through a fixed number of lessons.
Most students complete the programme within 3–4 pool sessions.
Course Structure
- 📖1 Theory Session
- 🏊2 Pool Training Sessions*
- ♾️Continue attending scheduled pool training until all SSI Pool Freediver performance requirements are completed.
*Most students complete the programme within 3–4 pool sessions.
What's included
- SSI Digital Learning Materials
- SSI Pool Freediver Certification
- Theory Session
- Breathing Techniques
- Relaxation
- Equalization
- Static Apnea
- Dynamic Apnea
- Duck Dive
- Finning Techniques
- Small Group Coaching
- Continue training until all SSI Pool Freediver performance requirements are successfully completed
- Pool entrance fee: RM55 per session (paid separately)
Course Policy
- Learn Until You're Ready™ applies only to students who are actively progressing through the SSI Pool Freediver programme.
- Training is designed to help students successfully complete all required SSI Pool Freediver performance requirements, and is not an unlimited recreational pool pass.
- Once all course requirements have been completed and signed off by the instructor, the Pool Freediver programme is considered complete.
- Students are expected to follow the instructor's recommended training progression. Repeating previously completed skills without a training purpose may not be approved.
- Shello Diver Club reserves the right to determine when all SSI Pool Freediver performance requirements have been satisfactorily completed, in accordance with SSI Training Standards.
How your booking works
- Book
- Payment received
- Instructor confirms
- Booking confirmed
Payment does not automatically confirm your booking. Your slot is confirmed once your instructor approves it. You'll get a note the moment that happens.
Medical exception
Payments are generally non-refundable. However, for genuine medical emergencies or approved exceptional circumstances, Shello may convert the remaining unused value into Shello Credits instead of issuing a cash refund, subject to Shello approval.
Shello Credits
In approved exceptional circumstances, Shello may convert the unused value into Shello Credits instead of issuing a cash refund. These credits may be used towards future training, courses or expeditions, subject to Shello's approval.
Who is this course for?
Perfect for:
- Complete beginners
- Anyone worried they can't learn in just a few lessons
- Students who prefer learning at their own pace
- Anyone who wants to build confidence before open water
Training locations
- The Lakeview Club, Subang Jaya
- Bukit Kiara Pool, Kuala Lumpur
- Relau Aquatic Centre, Penang
Certification
SSI Pool Freediver certification (upon meeting requirements)
FAQ
What if I need more than a few sessions?
That's completely fine. It's the whole point. You keep attending scheduled sessions until you've met every SSI Pool Freediver requirement. Only the RM55 pool entry per session is paid separately.
How long can I hold my breath after this course?
Most students surprise themselves. Numbers vary, but the technique and calm you build matter more than the stopwatch.
Can I go to the ocean after?
Yes, upgrade to SSI Freediver and complete your open water training on a Shello expedition.