Take the next step towards the prestigious PADI Instructor certification and live the lifestyle of a dive professional! In this rigourous course you will learn to present classroom, pool, and open water teaching presentations. In addition you will learn about PADI and its educational system, PADI standards, and various PADI experience and specialty courses. The PADI Assistant Instructor Course will prepare candidates to function as PADI Assistant Instructors as well as prepare them for the IDC (Instructor Development Course).

Prerequisites:

Independent Learning Prerequisite

Success in the program depends, in large part, on the amount of preparation the candidates put forth. The pre-study portion of the course allows the student to begin the course with an understanding of basic standards so class time can be devoted to learning how to apply the standards. Prior to the start of the AI course, the candidate must complete all 16 IDC Knowledge Reviews found in the Instructor Candidate Workbook.

AI Course Prerequisites

• To enroll in the Assistant Instructor course, an individual must:
• Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months. A licensed physician must sign the form and state that the candidate is fit for diving (the physician signing the form may not be the applicant).
• Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water scuba divers (as documented in the individuals log book) and have documentation of experience in deep, night, and navigation diving.
• Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months.
• Submit documentation of any equivalent certification for entry-level, advanced, rescue, and leadership-level issued by another recreation diver training organization. (PADI members who have these records on file at PADI do not need to resubmit).
• If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
  

AI Course Performance Requirements

• Attend the seven IDC Curriculum Components including:
  • Course Orientation
  • Learning, Instruction and the PADI System.
  • PADI Discover Scuba and Snorkeling Programs
  • Developing Knowledge Development Presentations
  • Teaching Project AWARE and Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialties
  • Teaching in Confined Water
  • Conducting Open Water Training Presentations
    
• Present at least two evaluated knowledge development teaching presentation and score a 3.5 or higher on at least on presentation.
• Present at least two evaluated confined water teaching presentations and score a 3.4 or higher on at least on presentation.
• Present at least one integrated (two skills) evaluated open water teaching presentation and score a 3.5 or higher on each skill.
• Demonstrate competence at performing all 20 dive skills listed on the Skill Evaluation. Candidates must earn 68 total points, with not individual score below 3.
• Score 75 percent or higher on the Assistant Instructor Standards Exam and have any missed questions reviewed until mastery is achieved. Scores less than 75 percent require a retest.