Do you love diving? Diving is something that requires incredible skill and control. For some people, it takes years of practice, and for others, it comes naturally. Irrespective of where you fit in these two categories, wouldn’t you love to make money out of this amazing sport? By teaching others how to dive, you better your skill, become a mentor and feel proud each time someone goes on to become a pro diver having passed through your hands.
So, where do you start? By signing up for a course! Here is a short guide on what to expect in a beginner’s dive instructor course.
How Long Does The Course Take?
Different learning institutions have different durations within which you are set to finish your diving instructor course. On average, it takes about two weeks. Activities alternate from classroom training to coaching on pool presentation techniques before finally advancing to the ocean.
The diving instructor course is thereafter followed by an Instructor Examination-IE after which you are certified as a trained driving instructor.
Types Of Equipment You Will Need
To start your course, you need to show up with some of your own diving equipment. This is what you will use during your practical diving sessions. You can buy your own equipment or if you are a bit tight on cash, you can opt for the cheaper option of renting. Examples of the equipment you will be asked for include;
• Rescue pocket mask
• Safety equipment: This includes a whistle, a safety sausage, and a knife.
• Alternative air source
Other Important Conditions You Should Meet Before Starting Your Course
There are some mandatory requirements and thresholds that you must meet as a diver pending training to be considered eligible for the course:
• You must have attained 18 years and above
• You should be certified as a diver for at least 6 months before this training
• You are needed to present a recent full medical report
• You should have prior certification having worked as an assistant instructor or Dive master
• You should have all the mandatory diving equipment
• Have a log of a minimum of 100 dives
• Be a registered Professional Association of Diving Instructors-PADI member
• Have recent First Aid certification (no more than 2 years old)
• You should have all the necessary diving study books some of which include; PADI adventure in diving, and PADI open water manual among others.
In your quest to become the best PADI dive instructor, it takes commitment and dedication on your part. To get you started, above are some of the mandatory necessities you will have to meet to be allowed to sign up for the dive instructor course.
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