PADI Assistant Instructor

George Martin B. Samaco I I

PADI Assistant Instructors and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors are amongst the most sought-after diving professionals around the world because they've completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts - the Assistant Instructor course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor program. Successfully completing the Assistant Instructor course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. Those who have earned this credential have learned; - How to conduct all PADI core dive courses - All PADI Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops - The Business of Diving and your role as a dive instructor - The PADI System relative to Learning and Instruction Verify an individual PADI Member’s credential status here: https://bit.ly/PADIProChek. PADI Members must be renewed and authorized to conduct PADI courses and programs.

Skills / Knowledge

Organize and present information
Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling
Risk Management and Diver Safety
Control open water dives
Conduct skill development sessions

Issued on

November 24, 2009

Expires on

Does not expire

Earning Criteria

Required

knowledge

- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. - Candidates also need to be an Emergency First Response Instructor, but this rating can be earned during dive instructor training.

experience

- At least 60 logged scuba dives and 100 scuba dives to attend an IE.

other

- An Instructor Examination (IE) is a two-day evaluative program that tests a dive instructor candidate's teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, skill level, understanding of the PADI System, attitude, and professionalism. - Candidates will need a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.