Product Description
Who should take this course?
Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become an Open Water Scuba Instructor.
A Divemaster who has been a certified diver for six months may enroll in the Instructor Development Course. You also need:
- At least 60 logged dives and 100 dives to attend an Instructor Exam.
- First Aid Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.
- A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
You also need to be a First Aid Instructor, but you can earn this rating during your instructor training.
What will you learn?
Over a minimum of five days, but usually more like seven, the IDC teaches you to conduct all core scuba courses. You’ll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. Key topics include:
- Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops
- Learning, Instruction
- Risk Management and Diver Safety
- The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor
- Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling
How can you start learning now?
Register for IDC Online – eLearning option that lets you study independently at your own pace before class. There are nine interactive knowledge development sections. Prestudy online saves classroom time, which allows more time for practicing the skills that distinguish you as an Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Also, sign up for Dive Theory Online, if you haven’t already completed it or it’s been more than a year since you went through it. The program is a straightforward review of dive physics, physiology, skills, equipment and environment, plus using the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP). By successfully completing Dive Theory Online, you can get credit for the dive theory exam requirement during your IDC.
Visit Aquarius Scuba Diving Centre to ask about our IDC.
What’s an IE?
An Instructor Examination (IE) is a two-day evaluative program that tests an instructor candidate’s teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, skill level, and attitude and professionalism. IEs are standardized and conducted by specially trained Instructor Examiners. The IE location, testing environment and examination sessions are organized to be as objective as possible to fairly and consistently evaluate a candidate’s abilities. Only those who meet the IE performance requirements earn the respected Instructor certification. There is a fee for attending an IE.
Next Step
Become an Instructor:
- Register for IDC Online and start learning right away.
- Enroll in an IDC, Assistant Instructor course or OWSI program at Aquarius Scuba Diving Centre.
- Download a Medical Statement and Questionnaire.
