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