The PADI Assistant Instructor programme provides PADI Divemaster's, and those certified to leadership levels with other diver training organisations, with additional training as instructional assistants and dive educators. If you meet the above criteria then this programme builds upon your abilities to organize and supervise dive activities, while concentrating on developing teaching skills. Through independent study, classroom sessions and practical application, candidates learn to construct effective teaching presentations and conduct PADI programs.

To qualify for PADI Assistant Instructor training, you'll need to

• Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or leadership level with another recreational diver training organisation.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.
• Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation.

The PADI Assistant Instructor program consists of:

• Formal training in conducting PADI programs and experience programs.
• Independent study assignments.
• Practical application sessions.
• Written examination.

As a PADI Assistant Instructor, you'll be able to:

• Act as an instructional assistant.
• Assume limited teaching responsibilities.

Upon successfully completing the PADI Assistant Instructor program, you receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You'll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required to conduct some activities).

Course Dates

Professional course dates are available upon request call 0845 603 6376