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The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course is a 5-day class designed to prepare qualified candidates to become PADI Instructors. This course is scheduled during the last 5 days of our Instructor Development Course (IDC.) Either the OWSI program or the entire IDC must be completed before attending the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). Combining the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the OWSI program in to a continuous program makes up the entire IDC.
 Scuba instructors certified by other organizations may cross over to PADI by successfully completing the OWSI program and the IE. You will need to arrive the day before to complete the Orientation though so it is a 5-½ day course.
Our unique 4-day free IDC Pre-Study and Preparation Workshop is also available to our PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor candidates. Likewise our one month free Instructor Internship is available to graduates of our Open Water Scuba Instructor program to help better prepare you for the IE and life as an Instructor. If you have limited time or want to gain confidence and experience a good way to go is to complete your AI course and Internship at one program then come back at a later date to complete your OWSI program and IE. In fact this is the ideal way to go for those wanting to be well prepared Instructors with greater chance of success at the IE and if time is not an issue.
Each segment can be scheduled as a stand-alone course or completed all at one time. You have several training options and flexibility for reaching your professional goals depending on your current certification level, experience level, time restraints, etc. Options include:
- PADI Divemasters – you may choose just to attend the AI course first and later on after gaining more experience go on to complete the OWSI program.
- PADI Divemasters – you may attend the full IDC and, upon successful completion, go on to the IE (as long as all other IE prerequisites are met).
- PADI Divemasters with between 60 and 100 dives – because Asia Divers is a PADI 5 Star Career Development Center you may attend the full IDC and provided you have been certified 6 months, have logged 60 dives, are a candidate of our 6 week Career Development program, or are enrolled in 5 pre- and/or post-IDC courses (such as EFR Instructor, Specialty Instructor, etc.), upon successful completion, go on to the IE (as long as all other IE prerequisites are met). You must also be certified as an Assistant Instructor. However your paperwork will not be processed until you meet the 100-logged dives and you will be certified once your graduation registration packets and IE forms have been processed.
- PADI Assistant Instructors – you may attend the OWSI program only and, upon successful completion, go on to the IE (as long as all other IE prerequisites are met). Please consult us for advice. Our advice will be based on your attitude, experience, level of dive knowledge, diving ability, overall understanding of the dive market and consumer attitudes, and your ability to grasp new concepts through independent study. Remedial training, additional IDC curriculum presentations, or full IDC with or without the Pre-Study and Preparation Workshop may be advised.
- Scuba Instructors affiliated with other certification organizations you may attend an OWSI program only and, upon successful completion go on to the IE. Please consult us for advice. Our advice will be based on your attitude, experience, level of dive knowledge, diving ability, overall understanding of the dive market and consumer attitudes and your ability to grasp new concepts through independent study. Remedial training, additional IDC curriculum presentations, or full IDC with or without the Pre-Study and Preparation Workshop may be advised.
- Scuba Instructors or dive supervisors affiliated with other certification organizations you may choose to attend the full IDC and, upon successful completion go on to the IE.
- Our IDC Pre-Study and Preparation Workshop is optional but highly recommended for everyone. Preparation is the key to your success. Please request our separate document on How to Prepare for the IDC.
Entry Requirements:
- Be certified as PADI Assistant Instructor or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization for at least six months.
- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months – must be signed and state “Fit for diving”
- Be at leat 18 years of age
- Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed & logged at least 60 open water scuba dives (100 logged dives to attend the IE, except as above), as documented in the individuals log book and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation.
- Submit proof of CPR training within the last 24 months.
- Submit documentation (photocopy) of any qualifying certifications issued by another recreational diver training organization
Completion Requirement: Prior to the IE, all candidates must:
- Complete the dive theory exams
- Complete the nonstop 800 meter/800 yard mask, fins and snorkel swim
- Show proof of at least 100 logged open water scuba dives*
*Please note that some career candidates will be required to apply for the PADI Assistant Instructor status until they have logged 100 dives.
Certification:
PADI IDC Application Fee - A$160 NOT included
Note: Assistant Instructor Application fee, A$58, is NOT included in the course price
# of Open Water Dives: 3
# of Confined Water Pool Dives: 2
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