Assistant Instructor Program (AI)

The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You'll not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional, but you'll also start learning the PADI System of diver education. An Assistant Instructor 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

Course Details

• Duration:3.5 days
• Hours: 8.00am ~ 6.00pm
• Investment: $ 800.00
• Deposit: $ 250.00 to secure your place on the program
• NOTE: Your deposit must be received at least 14 days prior to the commencement of the program to allow enough time for you to complete the required knowledge reviews & study preparation. On receipt of the deposit your IDC workbook will be forwarded to you.

To qualify for the PADI Instructor Development program, you must:

1.	Be certified as a PADI Divemaster, or as an instructor with another recreational diver training organization.
2.	Be at least 18 years old.
3.	Be fit for diving and submit a medical form signed by a physician.
4.	Have been a certified diver for at least six months and logged at least 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation diving prior to beginning the Instructor Development Program.
5.	Submit proof of CPR training within 24 months.

For Learn More contacts us at IDC@abyss.com.au

COURSE CONTENT

During the PADI Instructor Development program, you’ll learn the PADI System of diver education, standards and procedures, effective academic teaching presentations, teaching in confined water, conducting open water training dives and additional related topics.

Abyss Scuba Diving AI includes:

• PADI Instructor Development Course Candidate Workbook
• All air fills during the program
• Use of Scuba tanks and weight belts
• A minimum of 2 Confined Water dives
• A minimum of 1 Open Water dive
• PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy outline
• PADI Project AWARE outline
• Tea, coffee and refreshments
• Professional Career advice
• Counseling and assistance

AI COURSE CHECKLIST

1. Be certified as a PADI Divemaster
2. Provide a current Diving Medical ( dated within the last 12 Months ) in accordance with AS 4005.1
3. Provide proof of certification in CPR ( dated within the last 24 Months )
4. Provide proof of at least 6 Months diving experience with a minimum of 60 logged dives
5. Provide photocopies of both sides of your certification cards: Open Water, Advanced, Rescue & Divemaster
6. Provide one ( 1 ) passport photo
7. Be able to snorkel ( mask, snorkel & fins only ) 800m

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR PROGRAM

( a ) Complete SCUBA equipment including: Fins, Mask, Snorkel, BCD, Regulator, Alternate Air Source, Submersible Pressure Gauge, Exposure Suit, Underwater Timing Device, Depth Gauge, Dive Knife, Compass, Slate, Emergency Signaling Device, Scuba Tank & Weightbelt. ( Note: We can supply a Tank & weightbelt if required - at no charge )
( b ) Calculator, Note Pads, Pens, Pencils, Highlighter Pens, Eraser, Swim wear & Towel.
( c) Obtain the following PADI materials for the program:

• PADI Instructor manual
• Open Water Diver manual
• Adventures in Diving manual
• Rescue Diver manual
• Divemaster manual
• Recreational Dive Planner ( Table & Wheel )

Book on now email us at IDC@abyss.com.au Note:The above charges do not include PADI regristration cost or insurance.

Cost of program AUD$800 of which $100 is refunded against the OWSI with Abyss Scuba Diving