Want to shape the instructors of the future?
It's time to think about becoming a PADI Staff Instructor!
We recommend that you undertake your PADI Staff Instructor course alongside an IDC, giving you the chance to participate by teaching and evaluating real instructor candidates under the supervision of a Course Director. You will be able to build on your mentoring and counselling skills by supporting instructor candidates through their course and Instructor Exam. Alternatively, you can take days of 1-1 training with a Course Director to complete the course with simulated teaching presentations.
After qualifying, you can independently teach candidates up to Assistant Instructor, and assist on further IDCs alongside a Course Director.
OK, I'm ready. What's it going to cost?
The PADI Staff Instructor Course costs £499.
Potential additional costs include:
- PADI fees
- Travel and accommodation (varies by location)
When and Where will the Staff Instructor Course run?
IDC Option (recommended)
Taking your PADI Staff Instructor course alongside one of our IDCs will give you the opportunity for lots of hands on teaching experience. We can offer three different locations:
(image + UK)
(image + Seychelles)
(image + Dahab)
Our current calendar is:
- July 2010 - UK
- August 2010 - Seychelles
- September 2010 - Dahab
- April 2011 - Dahab
This course will run for 9 days alongside the IDC, plus optionally 2 days if you want to join the candidates at the IE. In addition, you will need to attend a day of orientation training prior to the IDC.
1-1 Training Option
This course will run for 5 days at a time to suit both you and the Course Director. Please call us on 01344 454245 to discuss dates.
What's involved in the PADI Staff Instructor Course?
The PADI Staff Instructor Course will focus on three key areas:
- Teaching you how to independently teach the PADI Assistant Instructor Course
- How to evaluate and counsel Instructor Candidates
- Gaining a fuller understanding of the PADI philosophy, particularly for Instructor Candidates
Course Structure
The course begins with an introductory full day orientation lecture, covering course philosophy and the PADI Assistant Instructor program.
If you take the IDC route, you will assist throughout a full IDC. You will be assessing and evaluating real Instructor candidates during Confined and Open Water training sessions, as well as presenting curriculum modules. Throughout the course, you will need to demonstrate role model behaviour during teaching presentations and provide general assistance to the Course Director.
If you take the 1-1 route, after your orientation lecture, you will spend 4 days presenting the complete Assistant Instructor program to the Course Director. This includes all teaching lectures and simulated teaching sessions for both Confined and Open Water.
Course Materials
Your PADI Staff Instructor course fee includes the following course materials:
- Course Director Manual
- Evaluation Slates: Open Water and Confined
You will also need all the materials from your PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course, including your Instructor Candidate Workbook.
PADI Staff Instructor opens new opportunities for PADI Professionals.
Interested in becoming a PADI Staff Instructor? Please call Collin (Platinum Course Director) on 01344 454245 or email collin@divecrew.co.uk
Read about our Previous Adventures ...
Friday, September 11th, 2009 by Collin
Well the first week of diving comes to an end here in Dahab. We are nearing the end of the PADI Assistant Instructor scuba course. We have completed 2 Confined water dives, 2 Open Water dives and various skill dives. I arrived late on Saturday [...]
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009 by Collin
So day 1 of the 14 days of teaching starts.Thanks to all those who have commented to date on the blog and the face book updates. Well arrived ok in the hotel last night and sleep ok. I am using a hotel room assigned to [...]
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Saturday, April 11th, 2009 by Collin
Welcome to the blog for my first IDC after becoming a Course Director. I have spent the last four weeks since getting back from KK preparing for this trip. I think I have covered all bases, have every thing we are going to need to [...]
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Sunday, March 29th, 2009 by Collin
Some great new opportunities coming now that Collin has passed his Course Director programme – including Staff instructor training, Master Scuba Diver trainer preparation programmes and of course full time Divemaster and Instructor development programmes – please visit the centre to discuss your personal goals.
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Friday, February 6th, 2009 by Collin
Lottie really enjoying her Discover Scuba in Farnborough Master Scuba Divers Check out the new Master Scuba Diver Wall of Fame – a recognition to all those who have completed the Master Scuba Diver rating during 2008 and 2009 Annual PADI Forum Divecrew [...]
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