The SDI Assistant Instructor Course is designed to build on the SDI Divemaster Program by gaining practical teaching experience, learning to prepare lesson plans, and give academic presentations. You will work with an instructor to gain experience teaching before moving on to the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor level. Once you complete the Specialty Instructor training with a qualified SDI Instructor Trainer, you can become qualified to teach several SDI Specialty Diver courses.

Who this course is for:
This course is designed to have students gain practical teaching experience with an active SDI Instructor

Course Duration:
Courses should not be treated as a race or something that can be skipped through quickly. Please remember training does not guarantee certification, we need to ensure you fully understand the training and will be a safe diver on certification. We follow a loved one clause that when certified we would be happy you could safely dive with one of our loved ones.

The e-learning and academic portion of this course should be completed before starting in water training and exercises. The duration of this piece is dependant on your availability. During this time our instructors are on hand to assist with questions or any element you may struggle with.
For many courses the swimming pool or confined water sessions give us time to practice and carry out skills in a controlled environment. We do not fix specific number of pool sessions as it is dependant on your comfort level with skills before moving to open water.
The open water element is again determined more by time in water rather than number of dives. We prefer longer dives building experience rather than quick short 20 minute ‘dips’.
We will strive to meet your timelines and requirements where possible and will always be dependant on student availability to attend sessions.

Course prerequisites & forms:
Minimum age 18
Certified SDI Divemaster or equivalent
Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen provider,* where local law permits
Provide proof of at least 60 logged dives or 50 logged dives and 25 hours underwater accumulated time
Possess the minimum instructional equipment, as defined in leadership course standards section two of this manual
* Note: CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider courses may be combined with the IDC Program by qualified instructors

Forms:
Medical Form
Liability Release

What you can expect to learn:
The SDI Assistant Instructor Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
SDI Standards and Procedures
History of SDI
Products and procedures
How to place an order
Yearly renewals
SDI requirements for SDI Assistant Instructor certification
SDI Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities of an SDI Assistant Instructor
Liability and insurance
Risk management
Waivers and releases
Filling out an accident report
Course planning
Preparation, planning and control in dive management and diving activities
Pool/confined water and open water procedures
Practical experience in assisting with the training of open water dives
Pool/confined water and open water problem solving
How to conduct a snorkeling course
How to conduct an inactive diver/refresher course
Emergency procedures
First aid
Oxygen (O2) administration
Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:

Assist in all required courses
Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
Complete a 400 metre swim on the surface, non-stop, any stroke, without the use of swimming aids, in less than 10 minutes; swim goggles permitted
Complete a 800 metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins non-stop without the use of arms in less than 17 minutes
Provide proof of 60 logged dives
Bring a diver, simulating unconsciousness, up from depth, not greater than 6 metres/20 feet; at the surface swim them 100 metres in less than 4 minutes

What’s in it for you?
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may:

Teach and certify students in the SDI Snorkeling Course
Conduct the SDI Inactive Diver/Refresher Course
Conduct the knowledge quest review in the SDI Open Water Scuba Diver course under the guidance of an active SDI Instructor
Assist an active SDI Instructor during approved diving courses, provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training
Supervise and conduct dives for certified divers provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training
Teach approved specialties after receiving instructor training in those specialties

How to take this course?
Availability to start every week.
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Price & Value:
SDI Assistant Instructor – Please enquire to pricing

We focus on and are proud of the skill level, knowledge, decision making, experience and readiness of divers to dive at levels which they have been trained. We want to invest in you, your safety and ability to dive, then come home with amazing stories.

Our courses are priced as such and we do not hide additional costs. We are are very flexible for training, especially in terms of dates or location as we know we all have busy lives and work commitments. However if for reasons outside of weather, illness or other such emergencies a course/training can not be completed in the standard training schedule we will charge for extra days at €150,00 per day.