Assistant Instructor

PADI Assistant Instructor Kursu (PADI Assistant Instructor)

Instructor Development Path at SubAQUA Diving Center

The PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) Course is the first teaching level program in the PADI Instructor Development system. It bridges the gap between Divemaster and full instructor training; focuses on teaching skills, presentation techniques and professional teaching standards.

The Assistant Instructor course at SubAQUA Diving Center is led by experienced PADI professionals playing an active role in instructor-level training, conducted in accordance with PADI Course Director and Instructor Manual standards.

Who Can Join the PADI Assistant Instructor Course?

According to PADI standards, the PADI Assistant Instructor course is open to candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Possess a PADI Divemaster certification (or an equivalent leadership level recognized by PADI)
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have valid Emergency First Response (Primary and Secondary Care) training within the last 24 months
• Having a signed health report stating fitness for diving
• Being ready to develop teaching skills and progress to instructor level training

This course is designed for divers who want to take the first teaching step within the PADI Instructor Development system.

What is the PADI Assistant Instructor Course?

The AI course is the first part of the Instructor Development Course (IDC). It introduces candidates to PADI's teaching system and prepares them for teaching roles under instructor supervision. Training is performance-based; candidates progress only when they demonstrate the required teaching competencies.

What Will You Learn During the AI Course?

Based on PADI educational standards, Assistant Instructor candidates gain skills in:

• PADI teaching philosophy and educational system
• Knowledge development presentations
• Confined water teaching techniques
• Evaluating student performance
• Risk management and student supervision
• Professional standards and instructor responsibilities
• Demonstration of basic scuba skills at role model quality

Why Should You Complete Your AI Course at SubAQUA?

• Participation of experienced PADI instructors and Course Director
• Real teaching environments, not simulations
• Strong preparation for full IDC and Instructor Examination (IE)
• Performance-based assessment consistent with PADI standards

Completing the AI course at SubAQUA provides a solid and structured transition on the path to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI).

Who Is This Course For?

• Certified PADI Divemasters
• Professionals planning to become scuba instructors
• Candidates seeking a step-by-step instructor development path

Frequently Asked Questions – PADI Assistant Instructor

Is Assistant Instructor a full instructor certification?
No. AI is a teaching rating and the first part of the IDC. It does not allow you to issue Open Water certifications independently.

Can I teach as an Assistant Instructor?
Assistant Instructors may conduct specific teaching activities under the supervision of a PADI Instructor, as outlined in PADI standards.

Is the AI course performance-based?
Yes. Progress depends on demonstrated teaching ability, not course duration.

Does the AI course count towards becoming an OWSI?
Yes. Completing the AI course counts as credit towards the full Instructor Development Course (IDC).