Elite Instructor Development Course
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Elite Instructor Development Course

Offered by Aquarius Dive Shop

Monterey Bay, California

estimated price$6,499.00

Course Description

The Elite Instructor Development Course at Aquarius Divers offers a professional pathway to becoming a PADI instructor in a challenging cold water environment. This comprehensive program is designed to prepare you thoroughly for the IDC, covering Assistant Instructor (AI), Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI), and Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor certifications. Additionally, you will gain valuable experience through DAN training and eight specialty instructor ratings, equipping you with a broad skill set for diverse teaching scenarios. The course structure ensures you meet PADI's rigorous standards, preparing you to confidently lead and educate new divers. Practical training will be conducted at local dive sites known for their unique underwater topography and marine life, providing a realistic setting for skill development.

Aquarius Divers operates in a region characterized by its distinct seasonal water temperatures, which can drop significantly during winter months, necessitating appropriate thermal protection like drysuits for optimal comfort and safety during training dives. Visibility can vary, offering different challenges and opportunities for instruction depending on the conditions. The center is affiliated with PADI, ensuring that your certification meets globally recognized professional standards. Their commitment to instructor development is evident in the detailed curriculum and the practical experience gained in this specific cold-water locale, making it an ideal place to hone your instructional abilities.

What's included

  • IDC Crew-Pak
  • Skill Prep Slate
  • Dive Theory eLearning
  • EanX and E02 Course
  • EFR Instructor Crew-Pak
  • DAN eLearning
  • DAN Slate Pack
  • shop internship (optional)

Requirements

  • Edad mínima: 10 años (Open Water Junior) o 15 años (Open Water completo)
  • Saber nadar 200 m sin parar (estilo libre, espalda o braza)
  • Mantenerse a flote 10 minutos sin apoyo
  • No padecer claustrofobia ni asma severa
  • Cuestionario médico firmado (PADI) — si hay duda, certificado médico
  • Si tienes lentillas o gafas, comunicarlo al inscribirte

Dive sites used in the course

Where you'll practice during training

Cueva de los Tiburones Jardín de Coral Bajada del Cabo Arrecife de las Morenas

Required equipment

Traje húmedo 5 mmABC (máscara, snorkel, aletas) — opcional propioLinterna de mano (opcional)

Instructor & language

Instructor:student ratio
1:4
Course language
English

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