Instructor Development Course
The Instructor Development Course is divided into two sections, the Assistant Instructor course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) programme.
What we Offer
What we Offer
- Assistant Instructor
- Open Water Scuba Instructor/Master Scuba Diver Trainer
PADI Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they’ve completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. The foundation of instructor development is the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) which is split into two component parts - the Assistant Instructor Course and Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Course. Northampton Scuba School are in partnership with three Course Directors - Bethan "Betty" Comley at ProDive UK, Karl Elliott at Scuba Libre, and Dan Scarlata at Paradise Divers Tenerife, and provide full Instructor Development Courses.
What's Included?
The Instructor Development Course emphasises development, not testing, and so provides a low stress environment, conducive to learning. Candidates can relax and concentrate on skill development, knowing that making mistakes is part of the learning process. During these courses, our team play the important roles of supporting, guiding, mentoring and advising candidates.
What does the course include?
The Instructor Development Course consists of three basic sections: Knowledge Development, Classroom Teaching Presentations and Confined/Open Water skill presentations.
Knowledge Development consists of independent study via E- Learning and presentations with your Course Director. When you're ready you'll take the PADI Instructor Exams which cover dive theory and the PADI standards exam (Assistant Instructors only do the Standards exam).
You'll have the opportunity to observe, practice and then deliver role model Classroom teaching presentations on PADI Courses.
You'll spend time practising the delivery of student presentations in both Confined and Open Water.
IDC/Assistant Instructor Course Prerequisites
The full IDC course is run over 7 full days, and includes presentations from the training staff, and candidate presentations in the classroom, confined and open water. Contact us to discuss further!
What's Included?
- PADI Assistant Instructor/Open Water Scuba Instructor E Learning and slates
- Updated Instructor Manual and Teaching Guides
- All pool tuition and coaching
- All open water tuition and coaching
The Instructor Development Course emphasises development, not testing, and so provides a low stress environment, conducive to learning. Candidates can relax and concentrate on skill development, knowing that making mistakes is part of the learning process. During these courses, our team play the important roles of supporting, guiding, mentoring and advising candidates.
What does the course include?
The Instructor Development Course consists of three basic sections: Knowledge Development, Classroom Teaching Presentations and Confined/Open Water skill presentations.
Knowledge Development consists of independent study via E- Learning and presentations with your Course Director. When you're ready you'll take the PADI Instructor Exams which cover dive theory and the PADI standards exam (Assistant Instructors only do the Standards exam).
You'll have the opportunity to observe, practice and then deliver role model Classroom teaching presentations on PADI Courses.
You'll spend time practising the delivery of student presentations in both Confined and Open Water.
IDC/Assistant Instructor Course Prerequisites
- DiveMaster/Dive Leader certification
- 18 years old
- Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months.
- Certified diver for six months.
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care course completion (or qualifying training) within the last 24 months (we can provide if needed)
The full IDC course is run over 7 full days, and includes presentations from the training staff, and candidate presentations in the classroom, confined and open water. Contact us to discuss further!
