Professional course
Assistant Instructor
Complete the Assistant Instructor portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course and begin developing classroom, confined-water and open-water teaching ability.
Course overview
What to expect.
Complete the Assistant Instructor portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course and begin developing classroom, confined-water and open-water teaching ability.
What you will learn
- Apply the PADI system and standards under supervision
- Prepare and deliver knowledge-development presentations
- Develop confined-water teaching presentations
- Assist with open-water teaching and student evaluation
- Improve demonstration-quality skills and professional judgment
Course inclusions
- Instructor-development workshops, presentations and evaluations required for the selected pathway
- PADI materials, application fees and examination fees confirmed separately before enrollment
- Mentoring and practical teaching development with the authorized trainer
Before enrollment
Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster or qualifying leadership-level certification
- Certified diver for at least 6 months
- At least 60 logged dives
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care within 24 months
- Physician-signed medical clearance within the previous 12 months
Plan ahead
Important notes
- PADI prerequisites and qualifying equivalent certifications are checked before enrollment
- The final Omanta schedule, materials and equipment are confirmed when booking
- Training remains subject to medical fitness, weather, instructor availability and satisfactory completion of all requirements
Certification / outcome: Candidates who complete the current PADI Assistant Instructor requirements may earn the PADI Assistant Instructor rating and continue to the OWSI portion of the IDC.