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Assistant Instructor

The Assistant Instructor (AI) course comprises of the first 3 days (Module 1) of our Instructor Development Course (IDC) prior to the Open Water SCUBA Instructor (OWSI) 4 day course (Module 2). As an AI you can:

• Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
• Evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
• Teach the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course
• Teach Project AWARE Specialty courses
• Conduct PADI Discover Scuba experiences
• Teach Emergency First Response after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course

The AI is run by Rob Scammell, our very own Course Director, and comprises of the following after about 16 hours of home learning:

Course Orientation (1.5hrs)

 Introducing candidates to the program over viewing performance requirements logistics etc.

Learning, Instruction & the PADI System (1 Hr)

 Reviewing how people learn and introducing educational systems and effective learning techniques.

Developing Knowledge Development Presentations (2.5 hrs)

 Linking into effective learning reviewing how to prepare and present academic topics.

Teaching the Project AWARE & Peak Performance specialities ( 1hr)

 A review of how to tech the course that AIs’ will automatically be able to teach upon completing their AI program

PADI Discover Scuba Diving & Snorkelling Programs (1.5 hrs)

 Looking at how to conduct these very important programs which are for many their first step into the aquatic realm.

Teaching in Confined Water (1.5 hrs)

 Reviewing control methods and organisation along with preparation and presentation techniques for confined water presentations.

Conducting Open Water Training Dives (1.5 hrs)

 Reviewing control methods and organisation along with preparation and presentation techniques for confined water presentations.

Candidates are also required to complete :

Two confined water presentations

Two open water skill presentations in an integrated format

Skill circuit

Two teaching presentations

Systems standards & procedures exam

Once your assistant instructor course is complete you may complete the rest of our IDC with the 4 day OWSI course and go on to a PADI Instructor Examination. IDC FAQ's and IDC Required Course Material downloads are below:

IDC FAQ's

IDC Required Course Materials

Course Pre-requisites

Must be a PADI Divemaster or equivalent from a different agency (what were you thinking?)
Age 18 or over
Proof of 60+ dives
Be a certified diver for at least 6 months
Proof of First Aid and CPR training within last 24 months
You need to be in reasonable health and be able to answer 'no' to all the medical questions listed in the 'Course Booking Form' downloadable to the right. If you answer 'yes' to any question then the 'GPs Statement' (downloadable to the right) will have to be signed by your doctor prior to the course's commencement.

Price Includes

All instruction
Air fills
Pool Hire
IDC Candidate Workbook

What you need to bring to the course

Course Materials with relevant Candidate Workbook completed
Signed Liabilities
Proof of previous certification
 

What's Next?

The obvious next step would be to continue your IDC with the OWSI programme and then your instructor examination, but some people like to go slowly and teach some of the courses they are now able to. At DiverCity we welcome our home-grown pro's to teach as much as they wish and to increase their experience through the courses we run.

Course Costs and Dates

The cost of the AI is £299, the OWSI is £399, combined as our IDC the cost is £599. Additional costs to remember are the Course Materials (as per the download above) and fees payable direct to PADI for registration and examinations if your aim is to gain instructorship.

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