Assistant Instructor
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- Assistant Instructor Course
PADI Scuba Professional
Assistant Instructor
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The first part of the PADI IDC: qualify to assist with teaching and to teach some PADI courses and sessions under supervision.
7 days
Duration
PADI Scuba Professional
Level
PADI
Certification
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IDC Sardegna
About this course
Assistant Instructor
PADI Assistant Instructor is the first part of the Instructor Development Course. It covers the IDC eLearning and the teaching workshops that qualify you to assist instructors and teach some programmes and sessions.
You can later complete the Open Water Scuba Instructor part of the IDC and sit the Instructor Examination.
Course structure
Stage 1
Knowledge development
The PADI System of diver education, learning, risk management, and the role and responsibilities of a PADI Assistant Instructor.
eLearning
Stage 2
Teaching presentations
Classroom and confined-water teaching presentations, with feedback from the Course Director after each one.
Classroom & confined water
Stage 3
Open water teaching
Open-water teaching presentations and skill demonstrations to the standard needed for the rest of the IDC.
Open water
What's included
IDC eLearning (nine knowledge sections)
Teaching workshops in the classroom and water
What you'll learn
- PADI Standards and Procedures
- Learning, instruction and the PADI System
- Risk management and diver safety
- The business of diving and your role
- Marketing and sales counselling
Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster (or equivalent)
- Certified diver for at least 6 months
- 60 logged dives
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months
- Medical statement signed by a physician within 12 months
Package
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Contact us →Where this leads
- Open Water Scuba Instructor programme
- Instructor Examination (IE)
What Our Students Say
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“🌊 IDC No. 8 – April-May 2026: AMAZING! 🌊 An incredibly intensive course that truly prepares you to become the kind of instructor you wish you had when you first decided to breathe underwater 🤿 It lasted nearly a month online and 10 days in person.💪💪💪 You need to trust the process, because the program is designed not only to teach diving skills, but also to help you grow into a more professional, confident, and…”
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“I just did my IDC with IDC Sardegna and it was the most amazing experience in my life. I love all of the staff with all my heart. The support, the training, the organisation and in generall every day was structured perfect. It was a challengig time, but I fully enjoyed it and was able to do a big step in my diving live. Special thanks to the Course Director Luca, who is one of the most inspiring persons I met in my…”
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“I did the IDC with them and everything was truly fantastic. They're professional, helpful, and ready to help you both with the course and if you have any issues with the equipment. They truly take care of every detail. Luckily, I don't have to do it again 😄 ✌🏼, but if I did, I'd definitely choose them again.”
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