Preparation / Self Study
Answer the Knowledge Reviews in Instructor Candidate Workbook using the indicated Manuals and Books
Read Encyclopedia of Recr. Diving and complete Workbook (optional)
Pratice Diving Skills (optional)
Knowledge Development 20 - 36 hrs.
Attend 15 Knowledge Development Presentations from IDC Curriculum conducted by our Staff
Present at least 2 Knowledge Development Presentations
Complete 5 Dive Theory Exams
Complete AI Standards Exam (optional)
Confined Water or Pool Training 12 - 20 hrs.
Attend Demonstration of Confined Water Teaching Presentation
Present at least 2 Confined Water Teaching Presentations
800 m. Swim w/ Mask, Snorkel, Fins
Discover Scuba Workshop (optional)
Open Water Training 5 - 8 hrs.
Present at least 1 Open Water Teaching Presentation (2 skills)
Adventure Dive Workshop
Rescue Excercise Workshop
Peak Performance Buoyancy Workshop (optional)
Example Schedule
With preparation and over 6 days. You need to prepare for this course so you need to book with enough time in advance, so we can get you the materials, or you can get them from PADI yourself. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course.
09:30 - 14:00 ---- orientation and presentations by staff
15:00 - 18:00 ---- skill circuit & rescue workshop
In your own time - study and prepare presentation
09:30 - 13:00 ---- presentations by staff
14:00 - 16:00 ---- c. w. presentation by staff and D.S. workshop
16:00 - 18:00 ---- candidates knowledge development pres.
In your own time - study and prepare presentations
09:30 - 11:30 ---- candidates confined water presentations
11:30 - 13:00 ---- presentations by staff
14:00 - 16:00 ---- dive theory exam
16:00 - 18:00 ---- candidates knowledge development pres.
In your own time - study and prepare presentations
09:30 - 12:00 ---- Adventure Dive workshop
12:00 - 14:00 ---- rescue excercise workshop
15:00 - 18.00 ---- presentations by staff
In your own time - study and prepare presentation
09:30 - 13:00 ---- presentations by staff
14:00 - 16:00 ---- candidates confined water presentations
16:00 - 18:00 ---- skill cicuit and 800m. snorkeling
In your own time - study and prepare presentation
09:30 - 12:00 ---- candidates open water teaching presentations
12:00 - 14:00 ---- Peak Performance Buoyancy workshop
15:00 - 18.00 ---- standards exam & paperwork
Course Prerequisites
To enroll in a PADI OWSI Program, an individual must:
Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or as a current instructor member in good standing with another recreational diver training organization for at least six months.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Submit medical clearance for diving signed by a physician, attesting to fitness to dive. The medical clearance must be current within the previous 12 months. The physician signing the medical clearance cannot be the applicant. (The RSTC Medical Statement is useful and recommended for this purpose unless local requirements specify other documents.)
Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 dives showing experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation.
Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months.
Submit documentation of any equivalent certifications for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level issued by another recreational diver training organization. (PADI Members who have these records on file at PADI do not need to resubmit.)
Note: To be certified as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, an individual must:
And to attend an IE, the instructor candidate must:
