PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Program
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PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Program by PADI
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Program: Complete Your Instructor Training!
You've earned your PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) rating – now take the final step to become a full PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor! The OWSI program is the second part of the Instructor Development Course (IDC), focusing on mastering the PADI System of diver education and preparing you for the Instructor Examination (IE).
This program builds upon your AI training, further developing your ability to organize and present knowledge development sessions, confined water skills, and open water dives. You'll learn to adapt your teaching style to individual student needs, ensuring effective learning. As a PADI OWSI, you'll be qualified to conduct a wide range of PADI programs, from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster, opening up rewarding opportunities worldwide.
The OWSI program typically involves the final five days of an IDC schedule, including:
- Knowledge development lectures and presentations.
- Confined water skill review, workshops, and presentations.
- Open water workshops, rescue assessment, and candidate presentations.
The Final Step: Instructor Examination (IE)
After successfully completing the OWSI program, you'll attend a PADI Instructor Examination (IE). This two-day evaluative program is conducted independently by PADI staff, assessing your teaching ability in the classroom, confined water, and open water, as well as your dive theory knowledge and understanding of the PADI system. Passing the IE earns you the respected PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
Prerequisites:
- PADI Assistant Instructor certification.
- Emergency First Response Instructor certification.
- Be a certified diver for at least six months.
- Minimum of 60 logged dives (including documented experience in night, deep, and navigation diving).
- Proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past 24 months.
- A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months confirming fitness for diving.
Required Materials:
Current PADI IDC Crew-Pak (Digital) #60234: (Not included in course price)
Course Fee Includes:
- OWSI Program Tuition
- PADI Instructor Application Fee
- PADI Instructor Examination (IE) Fee
Note: If you are not yet a PADI Assistant Instructor or EFR Instructor, please see our Full PADI IDC Course package.
Complete your journey and start sharing your passion for diving! Enroll in the PADI OWSI program online today!
Features
Key Topics
- Second part of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
- Focuses on mastering the PADI System and adapting teaching
- Prepares candidates for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE)
- Covers: Knowledge development presentations, confined water workshops/presentations, open water workshops/assessments
Prerequisites:
- PADI Assistant Instructor
- EFR Instructor
- Certified diver 6+ months
- 60+ logged dives (incl. night, deep, nav)
- Current CPR/First Aid (<24 mo)
- Signed Medical Statement (<12 mo)
- Required Materials: Current PADI IDC Crew-Pak (Digital) #60234
- Included: OWSI Tuition, PADI Instructor Application Fee, PADI IE Fee
- Excluded: Course Materials (CrewPak), Personal Dive Gear, Travel/Accommodation for IE (if applicable)
- Outcome: Eligibility to attend a PADI Instructor Examination (IE) to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
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WARNING: This Dive Right In Scuba product can expose you to certain chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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