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INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Are you ready to join the ranks of the dedicated professionals who teach the world's most progressive and popular scuba diver education programs? Then Go PRO with the Instructor Development Course.
If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving and want an extraordinary life - become a PADI Instructor. Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy - being in, around and under water. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they've completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. You earn a PADI Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you're rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others - transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.
Diving Experience
All divers must be at least PADI Divemaster (or equivalent), be 18 years old, and have at least 60 logged dives (100 in order to attend the IE)
Transportation
Don't have a vehicle? No problem! We have three passenger vans available that will get you everywhere you need to go!
Scuba Gear
Divers are required to have all of their own equipment prior to enrolling in the Instructor Development Course
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PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.
Successfully completing just the AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. When an AI is ready to progress, attending an OWSI program allows entry into an IE to earn a full PADI Instructor rating.
Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.
Academics
The IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You'll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and controlled open water dives. You will become a better public speaker and master the art of demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. Key topics include:
- PADI Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops
- Learning, Instruction and the PADI System
- Risk Management and Diver Safety
- The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor
- Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling
PADI Instructor Examination (IE):
The IE is an evaluative program that tests instructor candidates’ teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, dive skills, understanding of the PADI System, and attitude and professionalism, to determine whether or not the candidate is sufficiently prepared to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
PADI Instructor Examination (2 Days) includes:
- Dive Theory Exam
- Standards & Procedures Exam
- Knowledge Development Presentation
- Confined Water Teaching
- Open Water Teaching
- Rescue Skills Assessment
Note: In order to attend the IE, candidates must have 100 logged dives and have been a certified diver for at least 6 months
UPCOMING COURSE DATES
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COURSE DETAILS
The PADI Instructor Development Course involves independent study through PADI E-Learning, a series of 7 Classroom Sessions, 3 Pool Sessions, and 3 Ocean Sessions. Once the IDC has been successfully completed, candidates will need to complete an Instructor Examination (IE) which is scheduled throughout the year by PADI.
Prerequisites
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- PADI Divemaster (or equivalent)
- Complete a PADI Medical Questionnaire - divers will be required to have a physician signature prior to submitting their application to PADI after the course
- 60 logged dives, documented experience in night, deep, and underwater navigation (100 logged dives is required in order to attend the IE)
- Certified diver for at least 6 months
- Recent EFR training (within 24 months)
- Documentation of any non PADI qualifying entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level certifications as required.
PADI Instructor Candidate Materials
- PADI Instructor Manual
- PADI's Guide to Teaching
- PADI IDC E-Learning
- PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy, Coral Reef Conservation, and Project Aware Specialty Course Instructor Guides
- Aquatic Cue Cards for Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and Discover Scuba Diving
What's Included?
- PADI Instructor Candidate Materials
- PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Certification
- Option of either 3 or 5 pre-defined instructor specialty ratings
- Unlimited Tanks/Air-Fills for any training related dives
- Transportation (limited)
Additional Costs
Fees to be paid directly to PADI:
- PADI Instructor Application Fee: $306
- PADI EFR Instructor Application Fee: $122
- PADI Instructor Exam Fee: 833
- PADI Specialty Instructor Application Fee: $100 each
Note:Â PADI Fees are determined by PADI HQ and subject to change without notice and all fees are required to plus GST
All divers must be able to complete the PADI Medical and obtain physicians clearance if required, prior to completing any in-water training
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Want to exchange or return an item? Orders placed between December 3rd – December 24th will have until January 7th to complete a return (or 14 days, whichever is longer). We will not be processing returns December 26th – 31st.
To be eligible for a return, all items must be unused and in new condition. Items must also be in their original, unaltered packaging, and include all packing materials, warranty cards, manuals and accessories. We can only refund or exchange products that have not been in contact with water or lubricant.
Returns that fail to meet the above requirements may be refused, or charged a restocking fee at the Diving Locker’s discretion.
Refunds: Refunds will be made with the original payment method. If your original order included Free Shipping and your return causes your order to fall below the Free Shipping minimum, a shipping charge will be deducted from your refund.
Exchanges: If you are exchanging an item and your original order included free shipping, we will cover the shipping of the new item to you (one time only).
Return Policy
Want to exchange or return an item? Online orders have a 30Â days return policy (starting from the day your order is delivered). Items purchased in-store have a 7 day return policy.
To be eligible for a return, all items must be unused and in new condition. Items must also be in their original, unaltered packaging, and include all packing materials, warranty cards, manuals and accessories. We can only refund or exchange products that have not been in contact with water or lubricant.
Returns that fail to meet the above requirements may be refused, or charged a restocking fee at the Diving Locker's discretion.
**Freediving Wetsuits - Due to the sensitive nature of open cell neoprene, returned Freediving Wetsuits will be inspected thoroughly for any fingernail tears or holes, a restocking fee may apply for small damages, larger damages may result in a refusal of return.
Refunds: Refunds will be made with the original payment method. If your original order included Free Shipping and your return causes your order to fall below the Free Shipping minimum, a shipping charge will be deducted from your refund.
Exchanges: If you are exchanging an item and your original order included free shipping, we will cover the shipping of the new item to you (one time only).
What Items are Not Eligible for Returns?
- Dive Trips & Dive Courses (Please view our cancellation policy here)
- Gift Cards
- Closeout/Sale Items
- Special/Custom Orders (including drysuits)
- **Prescription Masks can be returned but will be subject to a 10% restocking fee
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