Assistant Instruktor

The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the IDC - and can be completed in as little as three to four days. During the course, you gain additional experience while continuing to learn the PADI System of diver education. PADI'S Al Course adds to your abilities as a dive professional, while giving you the necessary  tools to finish the IDC in the OWSl program.

PADI Als give classroom and pool presentations and evaluate PADI Open Water Diver course surface skills (under indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor). AIs also teach some PADI Specialty courses, conduct PADIDiscover Scuba Diving experiences and can conduct PADI Seal Team Aqua Missions.

AI Course Performance Requirements

To be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor, an individual must meet the following performance requirements:

Attend the seven IDC Curriculum Components including:

1. Course Orientation

2. Learning, Instruction and the PADI System

3. PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Programs

4. Developing Knowledge Development Presentations

5. Teaching Project AWARE and Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialties

6. Teaching in Confined Water.

7. Conducting Open Water Training Presentations

Note:

Completion of all independent learning Knowledge Reviews is a prerequisite