The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor program is the final step in your goal of becoming a PADI Instructor. During the IDC, you will learn to use and adapt the PADI System of diver education to your individual student needs. In depth training, supported by a wide variety of PADI educational materials, earns PADI Instructors respect from both students and peers. As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor you will be able to teach a wide range of PADI programs from Discover Scuba Diving through to Divemaster.

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What do I need to start?

• PADI Assistant Instructor certification or be an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months (check with a PADI Course Director or PADI Office for qualifying credentials.)
• Hold a dive certification for at least six months
• Have 60 logged dives that include night, deep and navigation dives
• Proof of CPR training within the last 24 months
• Medical clearance signed by a physician

What will I do?

• Knowledge development through self-study, quizzes, lectures and presentations
• Confined water skill review and assessment, workshops and presentations
• Open water workshops, rescue assessment and candidate presentations
• Have at least 100 logged dives prior to entering a PADI Instructor Exam

The IDC is divided into two parts, the Assistant Instructor Course and the OWSI program. Assistant Instructors can continue with the OWSI program at a later date.