PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Are you looking for something extraordinary? Would you like to do something others can only dream of? Are you interested in helping other people transform their lives? Would you open the door you didn’t even know existed? All of this, and more, awaits you if you become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI).
What's involved?
The OWSI program lasts for a minimum of four days. It introduces you to the entire PADI System of diver education and concentrates on further developing your abilities as a professional dive educator. The challenging part of this course is your personal commitment to the training. The OWSI-course requires you to complete all the self-study Knowledge Reviews before the course begins and to prepare daily assignments for teaching presentations. Organization and dedication are the key.
During the OWSI-course you’ll learn how to apply the PADI System of Education by presenting at least
- Two confined water teaching presentations
- Two presentations on expanding knowledge
- One open water teaching presentation integrating two skills .
How can I benefit from this qualification?
Once you've become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, you will be able to conduct the entire range of PADI programs from Discover Scuba Diving up to Divemaster. You may also choose to acquire Speciality Instructor ratings in your areas of interest.
Duration
4 Days
Requirements
- Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or a PADI Assistant Instructor or be an 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 60 logged dives that include experience in night, deep and navigation diving to participate in the Instructor Development Course (IDC). You’ll need 100 logged dives to take the Instructor Exams (IE).
- 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
Price
Local Price: €600*
*This price does not include PADI materials or equipment rental. Please contact us for further details. IE and instructor application fees are not included. They need to be paid directly to PADI.
Important Note
For your personal safety, all PADI students must complete a medical statement prior to commencing a course. If none of the listed conditions apply, you sign the form and are ready to start. If any of them affect you, as a safety precaution, a physician must examine you and sign a medical form that confirms that you’re fit to dive, dated within the last 12 months. Click here to see the form.
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