PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Embark on your journey to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with IDC Tenerife. This professional-level course is designed to elevate your diving expertise and equip you with the skills to teach others the wonders of the underwater world. The comprehensive program includes both the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program, culminating in the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). You will be guided by an in-house PADI Course Director and a dedicated team of experienced dive professionals.

This intensive 11-day IDC package, priced at €1000, covers essential training components. It includes the Emergency First Response Instructor Course, vital boat and shore dives for practical application, confined water training in the onsite pool, and access to all center facilities. Refreshments like teas and coffees are provided, and equipment hire is available if you do not have your own. Small group sizes, with a maximum of 6 candidates, ensure personalized attention and tailored instruction to meet your specific learning needs.

To enroll, you must be a PADI Divemaster certified for at least six months, with a minimum of 60 logged dives (100 dives are required for the IE). You also need current Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training within the last 24 months and a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months. During the IDC, you will also earn your Emergency First Response Instructor rating, adding another valuable qualification to your professional profile.

While the core IDC package is €1000, additional costs apply for the IDC Online Crew Pack (€600) and the EFR Instructor Pack (€189), alongside PADI fees for examinations and applications. For those seeking further specialization, an extended 14-day IDC Plus Package is available for €2019. This premium option includes the IDC Online Crew Pack, EFR Instructor Pack, an MSDT Prep Course covering five specialties, and the Enriched Air Instructor rating plus four additional specialties of your choice. Accommodation can be arranged within walking distance of the center, which boasts modern facilities including a dedicated classroom and an onsite pool.