PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program is your final step in the quest to become a PADI Instructor. The OWSI program is to prepare yourself in undergoing the Instructor Development Course (IDC) and to eventually take on the Instructor Examination (IE).You'll also learn how to use and adapt the PADI System of diver education to take on individual student needs.
What is required?
- Minimum age - 18 years old
- PADI Assistant Instructor certification (or equivalent from another training organization) with 60 or more logged dives documenting experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation
- Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR - Primary Care) within past 24 months (or Emergency First Responder)
- Valid Basic First Aid (Secondary Care) within past 24 months (or Emergency First Responder)
What is in the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course?
- 4 Theory sessions (12 hours)
- 2 Pool Session (6 hours)
- 4 Open water scuba dives
- PADI Instructor Manual
- PADI Instructor Candidate Workbook
- Instructor underwater slates
- Full equipment rental
- Instructor fees
- Certification fees
What will you be learning?
By becoming a PADI Instructor, you will be able to teach the entire range of PADI courses ranging from the PADI Discover Scuba to PADI Divemaster.
The syllabus includes:
- Course Orientation
- Dive Industry Overview
- General Standards and Procedures
- The Role of Media and Prescriptive Teaching
- Legal Responsibility and Risk Management
- PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver Course
- Teaching Children
- The PADI Continuing Education Philosophy
- Business Principles for the Dive Instructor
- Adventures in Diving Program
- Specialty Diver Courses and Master Scuba Diver Program
- Rescue Diver Course
- Divemaster Course
- Diver Retention Programs
- How to teach the RDP
Where it will be conducted?
How long does it take?
The duration of the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification course ranges from 2 weeks to 2 months and is customized to suit your schedule. This will be arranged during your registration process.
How much does it cost?
- SGD1900 Open Water Scuba Instructor Program (No hidden costs)
- SGD2800 Instructor Development Course (No hidden costs)
How to register?
Before you visit Gill Divers personally to complete the registration (ideally 1 week before the intended trip), please complete the following forms.
And also bring along
- Two (2) passport sized photos (if you are taking a course)
- Deposit of $150.00 to confirm your placement (Cancellation policy)