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PADI Assistant Instructor Course
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What is the PADI Assistant Instructor Course?

You have benefited greatly from the patient guidance and consistent mentorship of your instructor. You want to pass it on and help other divers. Before you become a full fledged scuba instructor, gain more experience by becoming a PADI Assistant Instructor! You will learn to assist the instructor during training sessions and even give it a go with some teaching responsibilities.

What you can do after this course

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Course Prerequisites

  • At least 18 years old
  • A PADI Divemaster
  • CPR and first aid training certified
  • Logged more than 60 dives, including night, deep and navigation dives
  • A certified diver for at least 6 months
  • Fully Equipped

To be 'Fully Equipped' you need...

What you will learn

  • How to present and conduct skills under indirect supervision of an instructor
  • How to conduct confined water dives
  • How to conduct PADI Seal Team AquaMissions
  • What your role and responsibilities are as a PADI Assistant Instructor
  • How to use the Instructor manual and get the base understanding for becoming an instructor
  • How to put your knowledge into action through on-the-job training
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The course structure is modular in three main components and the duration of the course depends on your progress and availability. It normally ranges from 2 weeks to 1 month.

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Knowledge Development
Theory Class

The academic training comprises independent study and seven presentations over 4 theory sessions. Complete the knowledge reviews at your own pace and attend all the presentations, with a final assessment – Assistant Instructor Standards Exam. It has a 75% pass mark.

Sessions

Usually on Weekday evenings, 7pm to 9:30pm

Location

Deep Blue Scuba Classroom. Click HERE for directions

What to Prepare?

Candidates must complete all the Knowledge Reviews in the candidate workbook before sessions.

Confined Water
Pool Session

There will be pool sessions where you present your skills and “teach” students with problems. You will be assessed on your skills, presentations of the skills and your ability to spot and solve problems the students encounter. Depending on the class size, the number of classes is to be determined.

Sessions

Usually Sundays, 9:30am to 3:30pm the latest.

Location

Outram Secondary School Swimming pool. Click HERE for directions.

What to Prepare?

Please bring a light lunch and water, sunscreen, full set of equipment, slates and swimming attire too.

Internship & Assessment
Open Water Dives

For the internship, you will need to assist an instructor with student training and you will be assessed by the instructor. You will be assessed on how well you handle students, Doing the internship will also provide you with hands-on experience,vital for the Instructor course.

Sessions

We have trips every weekend, refer to our trip schedule HERE for exact dates.

Location

One weekend in Malaysia (Friday 7:00pm to Sunday 10:00pm)

What to Prepare?

Pack your personal things for the weekend, your passport. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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For Only S$1,200, package includes:

  • 4 Theory classes and course material – PADI Instructor Candidate Workbook, PADI Instructor Manual
  • Instructor underwater slates
  • 4 Pool sessions
  • 2D/2N weekend trip to Malaysia – transportation, food and accommodation
Extra Prices

S$80 – Extra Pool Session Top up

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How to Register

Check our dive schedule for exact dates and register online now.