You have benefited much from the patient guidance and consistent mentorship of your instructor.  You want to pass it on and help other divers.  Before you become a full fledged scuba instructor, gain more experience by becoming a PADI Assistant Instructor!  You will learn to assist the instructor during training sessions and even give it a go with some teaching responsibilities.

You will learn to:

•    Conduct theory classes and assess Open Water Diver surfer skills under indirect supervision of an instructor
•    Conduct confined water dives
•    Teach specialty courses such as the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy or the Project AWARE Specialty courses
•    Conduct PADI Seal Team AquaMissions

Before you start, you need to be:

•    At least 18 years old
•    A PADI Divemaster
•    CPR and first aid training certified – check out our 3-in-1 EFR & Rescue & Divermaster package deal
•    Logged more than 60 dives, including night, deep and navigation dives
•    A certified diver for at least 6 months

The duration of the course depends on your progress and availability.  It normally ranges from 2 weeks to 1 month.  You will attend:
•    4 theory classes
•    4 pool sessions to demonstrate proficiency in diving skills and ability to assist instructor
•    Weekend dive trips to Malaysia for on-the-job training

For only S$1,200, you get everything you need:
•    Theory classes and course material –  PADI Instructor Candidate Workbook, PADI Instructor Manual
•    Instructor underwater slates
•    Pool sessions
•    2D/2N weekend trip to Malaysia - transportation, food and accommodation
•    Rental of BCD and regulator
•    PADI certification

Check our 2009 dive schedule for exact dates and register online now.