Assistant Instructor Programme

Ideal for all DM's looking to start their Instructor training but want to gain experience of teaching first before the full OWSI

Costs

£799.00

(inc Course Materials)

Lisa, Mia, Duncan and Marnie August 2007

The PADI Assistant Instructor program provides PADI Divemaster, and those certified to leadership levels with other diver training organizations, with additional training as instructional assistants and dive educators.

if you meet the above criteria then this program will builds upon the your abilities to organize and supervise dive activities, while concentrating on developing teaching skills.

Why become an AI

• Earn money whilst doing things you enjoy

• Start certifying real students

• Hone your skills in preparation for the full OWSI

• Split the cost of becoming an instructor into manageable sections

• Assist in Confined and Open Water courses to a greater level i.e. skill demonstrations and assessments

• Help promote the AI programme to other DM/TDM

Earning Opportunities 

• Teach Peak Performance Buoyancy Speciality gain student certifications

• Teach Project aware speciality gain certifications

• Help to run Pool based Marketing Road shows

• Run try dive sessions (up to 4 people)

• Run Digital Photography work shops

• Work in the Berkshire Dive Centre on a Saturday

To help you through the program, PADI has developed an array of learning tools such as the PADI Assistant Instructor Workbook-

Through independent study, classroom sessions and practical application, candidates learn to construct effective teaching presentations and conduct PADI programs.

The PADI Assistant Instructor program consists of:

Formal training in conducting PADI programs and experience program

Formal training in conducting PADI programs and experience program

Independent study assignments.

Practical application sessions

Written examination

Upon successfully completing the PADI Assistant Instructor program, you receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You'll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required to conduct some activities).

Mark Leach, Tim Flockhart, Andrew Collin, Andrew Hankins, Malcolm Carter, Nina Codling, Stuart Barrett and Ashley Mitchell completing their AI course in Horse in Feb 2007

Lesley, Adrian, Martin completing their AI course in Dec 2007

Horsea - 7 degrees and I am not cold!

I am listening to the briefing really!

Don't you just love students!

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