About the Course

The Instructor Training Course is designed to train and qualify Instructor member applicants. During the course candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving in compliance with NAUI diving course standards. The course assures the membership that candidates who receive certification as Instructors have the knowledge, skills, fitness, and proper attitude to do so.

Prerequisites

• Minimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course.
• Current certification as a Assistant Instructor or Divemaster or other agency leaders.
• Current certification as an Open Water Scuba Diver or the equivalent
• Current certification as a Rescue Scuba Diver or the equivalent
• Current certification as a Nitrox Diver or the equivalent
• Current certification as a Master Scuba Diver or the equivalent
• Current certification in First Aid for the Diving Professional or equivalent.
• A minimum of 60 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 30 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.
• Instructor candidates must pass the Instructor Prequalification Examination prior to the start of the instructor training course..
• Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.
• Materials – Contact the Waterdogs SCUBA and Safety for current requirements.

What's Included

Included in this program are:

• eLearning for all three courses
• Physical Certification Cards for all three courses
• Digital Cards for all three courses

The Scuba Gear You Use

Students must provide their own scuba equipment including scuba-grade mask, snorkel, fins, and boots, buoyancy compensator device (BCD), weights, tanks, wetsuit and computer. Visit our store and we will help you obtain a personalized fit to optimize your comfort in the water!

Contact Waterdogs Scuba and Safety to personalize the best study option for you!