PADI Assistant Instructor Course

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.