PADI Assistant Instructor

Course Overview & Training Objectives

Serves as the bridge between supervisory leadership and instructional teaching, representing Part 1 of the full PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). Candidates master the PADI educational system, candidate-centered prescriptive teaching, classroom presentation mechanics, and confined water skill demonstration. Qualifies staff to independently conduct classroom presentations, evaluate surface skills on Open Water courses, and teach selected specialties.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 40m (130ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air / Nitrox
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 4 to 5 Days (Part 1 of IDC)
• Required Training Dives: 2 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 25 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

PADI Divemaster, certified diver for 6 months, 60 logged dives, current EFR within 24 months, medical clearance