This 8-day course introduces the candidate to the PADI System of Instruction and familiarizes them with the Standards used for teaching those courses a PADI OWSI can teach. This program prepares the PADI Assistant Instructor or Instructor from another training organization to take the Instructor Examination (IE) with PADI Examiners. Though Instructors from other training organizations are thought to be fully developed Instructors, we often, encouraged them to take the entire IDC to ensure they are prepared to take the Instructor Examination.

As a PADI OWSI, you can teach classes from Discover Scuba Diving all the way through Dive Master. You can also become a Specialty Instructor which allows you to teach specialties to increase your marketability through our Specialty Instructor courses taught by one of our Course Directors. (See MSDT Prep Course)

Prerequisites:

• PADI Dive Master, PADI Assistant Instructor, or instructor member in good standing (eligible to renew) with a recognized diver training organization* for at least six months.
• 18 years old.
• Medical clearance signed by a physician within the previous 12 months.
• Certified diver for at least six months.
• Completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course, or other qualifying training, within the last 24 months; or current Emergency First Response Instructor or CPR/first aid instructor with another emergency care organization.
• Documentation of any non-PADI qualifying entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level certifications* as required.

*Contact your PADI Regional Headquarters with questions about eligibility or for more information.

Course Cost Includes:

Tuition: $1100

Materials: $1000

PADI Instruction Exam Fee: $825

PADI Registration: $350

Cancellation Policy

To help us provide the best experience for all of our students and instructors, we ask that any class cancellations or rescheduling requests be made at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time.

• Cancellations or requests to reschedule made more than 72 hours before the class will not incur a cancellaiton fee.

• Cancellations, rescheduling requests, or no-shows made within 72 hours of the schedule class start time will be subject to a $75 cancellation fee per student, per occurrence.

• The credit or debit card on file will be charged the $75 cancellation fee.

• If a student fails to attend a scheduled class without notifying us, it will be considered a no-show and the $75 fee will apply.