PADI Assistant instructor course
With this course, you will already do the first part of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You’ll not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional but you’ll also continue learning the PADI System of diver education. As an Assistant Instructor, you can teach academic presentations and evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor. Also, you can teach some PADI Specialty courses and conduct PADI Discover Scuba experiences.
Duration: 3-4 days
Before we start
- PADI Divemaster, or leadership level with another diver training organization.
- Be at least 18 years.
- You need a minimum of 60 logged open water dives with experience in deep, night and navigation.
- You must have been a certified diver for at least 6 months.
- Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months.
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care course completion (or qualifying training) within the last 24 months.
Course overview
You will learn how to organise a confined water or open water diver training session. How to do briefings for courses, how to demonstrate skills and work on problem-solving with students. You will learn how to structure theory presentations and prepare your own presentations. Also, we will review and refine water and rescue skills and do some informative workshops.
Why do this course with Dive College Lanzarote?
Dive College Lanzarote has been running since 2001 and is situated in Playa Blanca, the southern point of Lanzarote. Our dive activities include guided boat and shore dives for certified divers, excursions to Museo Atlántico for divers and beginners, try dives in the sea for beginners and PADI dive courses and freediving courses.
As a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center we ensure the highest level of safety & facilities that a dive centre can offer. What makes us stand out, is the easygoing and relaxed atmosphere which is why everyone instantly feels welcome and at home. For family or friends who don’t dive we have guided snorkel tours and sup tours ( Stand up paddle boarding)