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 trip.