PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (IDC)
As a PADI instructor, you can choose to work somewhere warm and tropical like the Philippines, Thailand, Egypt and the Maldives. Many of our instructors choose to supplement their income by doing something they love which helps to pay for trips to places they might not be able to afford. For most instructors and the greatest reward is the look...
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About The PADI Instructor Devlopment Course
Becoming a professional PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) opens up a whole new world of exciting opportunities.
As a PADI instructor, you can choose to work somewhere warm and tropical like the Philippines, Thailand, Egypt and the Maldives. Many of our instructors choose to supplement their income by doing something they love which helps to pay for trips to places they might not be able to afford. For most instructors and the greatest reward is the look of joy when they first introduce a student to the underwater world and see their eyes light up.
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 our Instructor Development Course that we run all over the UK & Internationally.
Personal & Career Focused Training
As a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Diving Centre, we are one of the few scuba diving centers in Berkshire and the South of the UK that can offer the PADI Instructor Development Course.
Our focus is on providing interactive courses and workshops that prepare instructors for the real world of teaching, and truly make you a PADI professional instructor.
Choice Of Locations
We are happy to offer you a choice of locations to give you total flexibility:
In The UK we offer part-time and full time courses, ideal for people who like to fit the course around a full-time job. Dale Spree & Mark Taylor runs our UK courses. They often includes candidates from other dive centres to make it more fun, and build your network of other members of the UK dive community.
Our Locations Include:
- Dosthill, Bristol, Whittlesey, Hull, Leicestershire, Lancashire and London.
Why Become a Professional Diving Instructor With Uk Diving Academy
- Qualified, experienced, friendly and fun Course Directors with a fantastic pass record.
- Choice of UK and Overseas Locations (Coming Soon)
- FREE Dry Suit Instructor Training qualification.
- Emergency First Response Instructor Training
- 23 Specialty Instructor Courses to choose from
- Support from the UK’s Premier PADI Scuba Diving Centre
- The chance to work Uk Diving Academy after your course.
- Networking: Personal contacts with centres and other instructors around the work that we can put you in touch with.
Next Steps
Study
Step 1 - PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.
- eLearning time commitment: 10-16 hours
At The Uk Diving Academy
Step 2 - With Your Instructor
You will compelte the PADI Standards and Procedures workshops for courses you can teach with in water training, learning, instruction, the PADI System, Risk Management and Diver Safety, The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor, Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling workshops.
- Prerequisites: PADI Divemaster* completion of Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training* within 24 months; min 60 logged dives; medically cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months. (* or qualifying training)
- Total time commitment: 7-8 Days
- Minimum age: 18
More Information
PADI Instructor Devlopment Course Prerequisites
To qualify for training on the PADI Instructor Development Course, you must:
Be certified as a PADI Divemaster/Assistant Instructor or be an Divemaster/Instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months.
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be certified as a diver for at least six months
- Have 100 logged dives that include experience in night, deep and navigation diving.
- Have proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months. The Emergency First Response course meets this requirement
- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months or full HSE Medical.
Course Medical Requirements
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
Your Medical Statement must be signed by a physician within the last 12 months or full HSE Medical.
The Scuba Gear You Need During Your Course
To take part in this course you will need to make sure you have, as minimum:
- Fins, mask and snorkel
- Buoyancy control device (BCD) with tank mount or separate backpack, and low-pressure inflator
- Primary regulator and alternate air source
- Breathing gas monitoring device (e.g. submersible pressure gauge)
- Depth monitoring device
- Quick release weight system and weights (if necessary for neutral buoyancy, or if required for skills practice)
- Adequate exposure protection appropriate for our local dive conditions.
- At least one audible emergency surface signaling device (whistle, air horn, etc.).
- Dive computer or RDP Note: If dives are planned using the RDP, the diver must have a timing device.
- In test scuba diving cylinder
During your course, we will offer equipment rental of all of the above core dive gear. You will be required to collect your core dive gear prior to the open water training dives from us.
What's Included
- Course Tuition
Additional Costs
- Dive site entry from £15 - £25 per day
- Additional Equipment rental (if required)
- Air Fills
PADI Crewpak
- PADI Professional Instructor Crewpak
PADI Fees
- PADI Instructor Application Fee
After This Course
As a certified PADI Assistant Instructor, you’re eligible to enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a PADI Instructor.
You can also work with our PADI Course Directors and become qualified to teach select PADI specialty courses. Divemasters may also qualify to teach:
- PADI Mermaid™ courses
- PADI Freediver™ courses
- Emergency First Response® first aid and CPR courses
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