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PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Diving instruction The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor program is your final step in the quest to become a PADI Instructor. During the IDC (Instructor Development Course) you'll learn to use and adapt the PADI System of diver education to individual student needs.

Comprehensive training, Director, and a wide variety of PADI educational materials, earns PADI Instructors respect from both students and peers. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors may conduct a broad range of PADI programs from Discover Scuba to Divemaster.

The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor rating sets you apart from the crowd. PADI Instructors may conduct the entire range of PADI programs - from Discover Scuba through Divemaster. Here at Ocean College we aim to train you to a standard higher than that required to pass the IE and we believe in real world preparation so not only should you pass your IDC and IE but you are able to cope with the problems encountered by real working instructors.

What do I need to start?

PADI Assistant Instructor certification or be an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months (check with Ocean College or a PADI Office for qualifying credentials.)

Hold a dive certification for at least six months

Have 60 logged dives that include night, deep and navigation dives

Proof of CPR training within the last 24 months

Medical clearance signed by a physician

As a PADI Member, you are a part of the most successful company in the industry. There are more than 4000 (and growing) PADI Dive Centres and Resorts around the world, and an overwhelming majority of dive operations are PADI Members. At any given time, there are more positions available for PADI leaders than there are dive professionals to fill them. The bottom line is that whatever dive career path you choose, your PADI credentials will get you where you want to go, faster and easier. Why not come and have a chat with us at Ocean College about what we can do for you.

If you are not a Divemaster yet, don't worry, remember we were all novice divers at some point so come and see if we can arrange a complete program to help achieve your dream .

PADI Divemaster

PADI Assistant Instructor

PADI Instructor

PADI Specialty Instructor

PADI Emergency First Response Instructor*

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer

PADI IDC Staff Instructor

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 from our team of experienced IDC Staff Instructors, Master Instructors, and of course our friendly local Course Director, Dan Uren.