Assistant Instructor Course with DIVE NorthamptonThe Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the instructor development program. You'll not only gain additional experience as a Dive Professional but you'll also start learning the System of diver education. As you will already have access to the full suite of Instructor Materials, the cost of upgrading to full Instructor level is remarkably low.
The Assistant Instructor program provides candidates with the knowledge and training necessary to perform the duties of an assistant instructor. These duties including conducting entry-level scuba training under the supervision of an Open Water Instructor, and independently conducting Scuba Skills Updates, Try Scuba, and Perfect Buoyancy programs. |
From... £599 |
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- What can Assistant Instructors do?
Work at local dive centres, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations Assist Instructors by acting as in-water Rescue Divers Lead Divers on guided dive tours Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences Issue Recognition cards for the Snorkeling Program Teach First Aid programs after successful completion of a First Aid Instructor course. Act as a certified assistant for all recreational scuba courses. Assist during open water training dives by taking no more than two students at a time on excursion dives. Qualify as a Training Specialist for the Ecology Specialty programs. Enroll in an Instructor Training Course. Assistant Instructors may teach, supervise and issue certifications for the following programs: Scuba Rangers Try Scuba Scuba Skills Update Perfect Buoyancy Teach the Open Water Diver academic and pool/confined water sessions (with the exception of emergency ascent skills) under the indirect supervision of an active status Open Water Instructor. Directly supervise and evaluate surface skills during open water training dives for the Open Water Diver program under the indirect supervision of an active status Open Water Instructor. Register to become a Specialty Instructor for some Specialty programs. Enroll in an Instructor Training Course. Contact Andy on andy@divenorthampton.co.uk to enrol or for further information. |
- 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. - What materials are needed? You will be given access to the full suite of training materials and videos when you sign up for the course. These you can study at home, at work, on the move... just about anywhere. These are provided to you when you book and are included in your course fees. These materials will support you throughout your future development up to full Instructor level. - What will I need to start? Divemaster rating At least 18 years old Have 60 logged dives totalling at least 40 hours Medical clearance signed by a physician. As a Divemaster in the UK, this will probably take the form of a medical from an HSE certified Diving Doctor. This is something we can organise. Proof of CPR training within two (2) years Proof of First Aid training within two (2) years Proof of Oxygen First Aid training within (2) years - How long will it take? The course can vary from as little as three days to more than two weeks. As a general rule, we try to organise this course over 2 weekends. Prior to certification, you must have at least 75 logged dives totalling at least 50 hours.. |