Welcome to Your Instructor Development Program

1. Welcome to Your Instructor Development Program Course Orientation

2. Overview • Introductions • What It Takes To Be An Instructor • PADI – the Professional Association of Diving Instructors • The PADI Instructor Development Process • Logistics and Schedule

3. Introductions • Why do you want to become a PADI Instructor? • Name, home town and occupation • How and when you became involved with scuba diving • Current involvement with scuba diving • What diving activities you enjoy most • Why you want to be a PADI Assistant Instructor or Instructor

4. What It Takes To Be An Instructor What are the attributes of a professional educator and which one is the most important? Conclusion: Your attitude is the most important professional attribute. The instructor development process can enhance your skills and knowledge, but only you can develop the proper attitude necessary to succeed as an instructor.

5. PADI The Professional Association of Diving InstructorsThis is PADI

6. What is PADI's Mission Statement and what are PADI’s Tasks, Purposes and Goals? • Mission Statement • Purpose, Vision, Slogan and Mission • Values, Core Competencies, Tasks, Purposes and Goals

7. What makes PADI’s global team an innovator in diver education? • PADI System is based on proven educational design principles and has evolved for more than 35 years • Open Water Diver course was first complete systems-oriented program and is the most sought after certification in the world • PADI was first to introduce full range of continuing education programs

8. What makes PADI’s global team an innovator in diver education? • PADI programs were first to be recognized by higher education bodies outside of dive industry • American Council on Education (ACE) • National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) • National Coaching Accreditation Scheme • Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) • Local institutions and governments and various colleges and universities

9. What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education? • Supporting member efforts is a primary focus – count on PADI to: • Develop education programs and related products • Monitor instructional activities • Issue certification credentials and maintain certification records • Provide consultation regarding implementation and use of educational product • Provide business support services • Provide access to professional insurances

10. What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education? • Count on PADI to . . . • Create credibility and opportunities through PADI's brand recognition • Offer promotional support • Keep you informed through publications and other communications • Support environmental conservation and diver safety

11. What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education? • Your relationship with your PADI Office should include personal interaction and familiarity with the services offered • Training questions– contact an Educational Consultant • Educational materials or purchasing questions– contact a Sales Representative • Business consultation or local issues– contact your Regional Manager or IRRA

12. PADI Instructor Development Process • What are the steps in the PADI Instructor Development process? • IDC — two components Assistant Instructor (AI) course and Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program • AI course— minimum of 3 days • Introduces teaching techniques for skill and knowledge development • Concentrates on programs AIs may conduct • Completing course qualifies you to continue on to OWSI program

13. PADI Instructor Development Process • Steps in process . . . • OWSI program— minimum of 4 days • Introduces the entire PADI System • Focuses on further developing abilities as a professional dive educator • Completing this program qualifies you to attend a PADI Instructor Examination (IE) • AI course and OWSI program both emphasize learning and development – not evaluation

14. PADI Instructor Development Process • Steps in process . . . • Instructor Examination (IE)— serves as an objective evaluation of your skills and knowledge • IEs are conducted by PADI Office staff

15. PADI Instructor Development Process • What are the goals of the Instructor Development Course? • Prepare you to function as an instructor • You gain knowledge, skills and teaching techniques to use PADI System effectively • Focus is on “real world” application • You measure performance throughout program and improve abilities • There's no maximum number of attempts to reach performance requirements • Passing an IE is necessary to become an OWSI, however it’s not the primary focus — it’s a result of preparation

16. PADI Instructor Development Process • Goals of IDC . . . • Encourage you to be an active PADI Member and contributor to the growth and success of the dive industry • As a dive professional, you need to contribute to diving’s positive image and growth • Being a good instructor is only one component of being a dive professional — understanding the business of diving is crucial • We’ll discuss economic, social, cultural, legal, governmental and environmental concerns • We’ll explore marketing and customer service issues

17. PADI Instructor Development Process • Goals of IDC . . . • Encourage you to be an advocate for the aquatic environment and emphasize awareness and conservation • Project AWARE’s continued success depends on your support • Your awareness and respect for the aquatic environment is expected

18. PADI Instructor Development Process • If you are crossing over to PADI . . .A goal is to provide you with the opportunity to see what the PADI System offers • We recognize that you are already an instructor with teaching skills • OWSI program is an orientation to the PADI System — reviews course scope and conduct • Allows you to try new techniques and tools, and explore new ideas and trends • Keep an open mind — PADI System is flexible • You decide to attend an IE and become a PADI Instructor after you have a good look at PADI

19. PADI Instructor Development Process • What are the performance requirements for the Assistant Instructor Course? • Complete independent study in Workbook prior to the course • Attend 6curriculum presentations • Give at least 2 confined water presentations, 2 knowledge development presentations, and 1 open water presentation integrating 2 skills • At least 1 presentation must meet minimum scores • Confined water –3.4 • Knowledge development –3.5 • Open water –3.5

20. PADI Instructor Development Process • Performance requirements for AI Course . . . • Pass a PADI System, Standards and Procedures Exam – 75% or higher • Successfully complete a skill evaluation – score at least a 3.0 on 20 skills • This is a performance based developmental process – you’ll have several opportunities to reach these scores

21. PADI Instructor Development Process • What are the performance requirements for the OWSI program? • Complete independent study in Workbook prior to the course • Attend 13curriculum presentations • Give at least 2 confined water presentations, 2 knowledge development presentations, and 1 open water presentation integrating 2 skills • At least 1 presentation must meet minimum scores • Confined water –3.4 • Knowledge development –3.5 • Open water –3.5

22. PADI Instructor Development Process • Performance requirements for OWSI program • Participate in Adventure Dive and Rescue Diver Course workshops • Pass a five-part dive theory exam – 75% or higher on each part • Successfully complete a skill evaluation – score at least a 3.0 on 20 skills • Complete 800 metre/yard continuous mask, snorkel, fin swim • This is a performance based developmental process – you’ll have several opportunities to reach these scores

23. PADI Instructor Development Process • What can you expect at a PADI Instructor Examination? • IE is an evaluative two-day program • You demonstrate teaching ability, rescue ability and understanding of PADI System and dive theory • IE is pass-fail • Examiners are helpful, but primary job is to evaluate performance • No coaching at IE – you must go fully prepared • After completion of OWSI components, you receive authorization to attend an IE • You make the final decision

24. PADI Instructor Development Process • What steps should you take after your PADI Instructor Development training? • Stay current • Continue your education • Enroll in MEDIC FIRST AID Instructor course and PADI Specialty Instructor training programs • Earn the Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating and enroll in IDC Staff Instructor training • Take business-related courses and acquire additional qualifications

25. Logistics and Schedule • What materials and equipment are required for the course? • Most often used –Instructor Candidate Workbook and PADI Instructor Manual • Note taking during presentations and other tools to assist you • Look over the relevant presentations and associated Knowledge Reviews prior to class • Need to have other PADI manuals, slates, videos and reference books, etc. • Scuba equipment and appropriate exposure protection –streamline

26. Logistics and Schedule • What is the course schedule and what other logistical information do you need? • Schedule • Assignments • Logistics

27. We’ve discussed . . . • Introductions • What It Takes To Be An Instructor • PADI – the Professional Association of Diving Instructors • The PADI Instructor Development Process • Logistics and Schedule