801 Seabreeze Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL (954) 770-DIVE (3483)
 

Phase 3 – Open Water Scuba Instructor

This is an all-inclusive program that includes tuition, books, and materials and all PADI fees.

Approved For VA Educational Benefits

94.5 Clock Hours

Phase 3 of the Sea Experience Diving Schools Career Development Curriculum is the Open Water Scuba Instructor course.  This program begins with the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) which includes the PADI Assistant Instructor and the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.  This phase also includes EFR/CFC Instructor and the PADI Instructor Examination.

There are also optional Instructor Exam Theory Preparation Workshops available for those who would like additional instruction.  This Phase can be entered at any level provided the student meets the entry requirements.  After successful completion of the PADI Instructor Exam (IE), PADI will award a candidate its Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.

Objective: The objective of Sea Experience diving Schools Phase 3, Open Water Scuba Instructor is to take a certified Divemaster and elevate their certifications and diving skills to the PADI Instructor level. This program puts these students on a direct path to working in the diving industry as an Instructor.

Entrance/Admission Requirements:  18 years old, PADI EFR/CFC Certification and completion of knowledge reviews. Proof of PADI Open water, Advanced Open water, Rescue and Divemaster or the equivalent certification from another training organization. Be a certified Open water Diver for at least 6 months, certified in First Aid and CPR training within the last 24 months (PADI EFR/CFC is recommended). Have a PADI Diving Medical Statement signed by a physician (MO or DO) and dated within the previous 12 months. Proof of 100 dives showing logged dives in Deep, Night and Navigation.  Have Diving Accident Insurance (DAN is recommended)

Phase 3 Open Water Scuba Instructor Program consists of three components:

EFRI/CFCI-3:  –  *PADI Emergency First Response Instructor/CFCI                   10.5 Clock Hours /1 ½ Days
IDC-3:  –  PADI Instructor Development Course  –  84 Clock Hours / 8 ½ Days
PADI Instructor Examination  –  2 Days

*This course covers adult, child and infant skills and will certify you as both EFR and CFC Instructor.

PADI Emergency First Response Instructor /CFCI  —  EFRI/CFCI-3  — *10.5 Clock Hours*

The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) and Care for Children (CFC) Instructor Course is a program which instructs candidates how to organize, instruct, market, and promote the EFR and CFC courses.  This course emphasizes hands-on skills, practice demonstrations and problem solving.

Prerequisites:  Applicant must be current with CPR, First Aid, AED, and Care for Children training.

Minimum Age:  18 years of age.

Certification:  PADI Emergency First Response/Care for Children Instructor.

Please see next page for the breakdown in clock hours

PADI Instructor Development Course  —  *84 Clock Hours*  —  IDC-3

The complete PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is a 12-day program designed to prepare qualified candidates to become PADI Instructors.  The IDC is divided into two distinct segments.  The first is the five-day Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the second is the five-day Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course.  Together the two courses encompass the entire IDC.  Both courses must be completed before attending the PADI Instructor Exam (IE).  Each segment can be scheduled as a stand-alone course or completed at once.

Prerequisites:  Proof of PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster or equivalent certifications from another training organization.  Be a certified Open Water Diver for at least 6 months.  Certified in First Aid and CPR training within the last 24 months (PADI EFR/CFC is recommended).  Have PADI Diving Medical Statement signed by a physician (MD or DO) and dated within the previous 12 months.  Proof of at least 100 logged open water scuba dives.  Logged proof of Deep, Night and Navigation diving.

Minimum Age:  18 years of age.

Completion Requirements:  Proof of 100 logged dives is required.  Note:  candidates who are not PADI Divemaster’s are also required to pass the diver rescue skills assessment.

Certification:  PADI IDC Application Fee – $235.00 included in the phase pricing. 

Number of Dives:  5

Required Equipment:  Masks, fins, snorkel, wetsuit and dive gloves, BCD with low pressure inflator, single hose regulator with alternate-air-source, submersible pressure gauge, depth gauge, compass, bottom timing device (dive computer preferred), timing device (watch with second hand), dive knife or cutting tool, pencil, underwater slate, visual surface signaling device, audible signaling device (both surface and underwater) PADI RDP, eRDPML, logbook, two dive lights (one primary and one backup), non-rebreather and a pocket mask, wreck reel and lift bag (recommended).

Note:  Scuba tanks will be provided at no extra charge.  Weight belts and weights will also be provided at no charge; however, a deposit of $50 is required to cover possible loss.

All IDC Candidates are required by PADI Standards to have the most current copies of all diver level manuals including Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster.  These books are NOT included in the cost of this course.

PADI Instructor Examination                                      

The PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is scheduled on Saturday and Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, immediately following Sea Experience DIVING Schools’ IDC.  The IE is a standardized, objective evaluation conducted by Instructor Examiners from PADI Headquarters.  Therefore, it has no affiliation with Sea Experience Diving Schools or any other Instructor Development Center.  Only PADI Headquarter Instructor Examiners are involved.

Instructor candidates must complete the following exams and perform the following skills:

Classroom

  • Five-part theory exams on Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Skills & Environment and the PADI Recreational Dive Planner (tables & eRDPML versions) – multiple choice, true/false, 12 questions on each topic exam.
  • PADI Systems, Standards & Procedures exam – multiple choice, open book, 50 question exam.
  • Perform and pass one Knowledge Development Prescriptive Teaching Presentation.

 Pool

  • Demonstrate a 5 skills circuit as detailed by the Examiners.
  • Perform and pass one Confined Water Teaching Presentation.

Open Water

  • Perform an Unconscious Diver at the Surface rescue to demonstration quality.
  • Perform one Open Water Teaching Presentation with 2 skills combined.

The Instructor Candidate must successfully complete all components of the PADI IE to earn the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification.  As an OWSI, one is qualified to teach various experience programs, the Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue and Divemaster courses in addition to the Peak Performance Buoyancy and Project Aware specialty courses.

PADI Instructor Exam Fee – $825 – included

Required Equipment:  Masks, fins, snorkel, wetsuit and dive gloves, BCD with low pressure inflator, single hose regulator with alternate-air-source, submersible pressure gauge, depth gauge, compass, bottom timing device (dive computer preferred), timing device (watch with second hand), dive knife or cutting tool, pencil, underwater slate, visual surface signaling device, audible signaling device (both surface and underwater) PADI RDP, eRDPML, logbook, two dive lights (one primary and one backup), non-rebreather and a pocket mask, wreck reel and lift bag (recommended).

Note:  Scuba tanks will be provided at no extra charge.  Weight belts and weights will also be provided at no charge; however, a deposit of $50 is required to cover possible loss.

This program meets the requirements for students to take any tests or exams required in this curriculum.

TOTAL TUITION COST: $4,499.00

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