The diving instructor course is an extensive training program designed to prepare candidates for independently conducting recreational diving education.
The program is based on solid theoretical foundations, strong practical diving skills and a modern approach to teaching methods and underwater safety.
The goal of the training is to develop competent instructors who are not only capable divers, but are also able to effectively transfer knowledge, organize training sessions and responsibly guide future divers.
After successful completion, graduates receive a wide range of instructor qualifications allowing them to enter the professional diving education industry and continue their development.
Entry Requirements:
- Minimum age of 18
- Divemaster certification or equivalent
- Valid first aid and oxygen provider training
- Certification:
- Night Diver
- Navigation Diver
- Nitrox Diver
- Minimum 100 logged dives after Open Water Diver certification
- Including:
- at least 30 dives deeper than 30 meters
- at least 30 dives in challenging environmental conditions (night diving, currents, limited visibility, cold water)
- Good health condition allowing participation in the course
Training Scope:
During the course the following areas are developed:
- Practical diving skills
- Organization and leadership of diving courses
- Teaching methodology
- Reactions to stress and emergency situations
- Diving awareness
- Professional approach to safety
- Working with students and underwater leadership
Instructor Qualifications:
After completing the course, the instructor may teach:
- Scuba Intro
- Snorkeling
- Open Water Diver
- Advanced Open Water Diver
- Rescue Diver
- Night Diver
- Navigation Diver
- Nitrox Diver
- Deep Diver
- Junior programs
- Rescue and first aid programs
*possibility to individually expand the course with additional specialization
