Master Instructor

Price
£150.00

Be recognized as one of the elite dive educators - PADI Master Instructor. PADI Master Instructors embody the essence of a true dive professional having demonstrated a thorough understanding of the PADI System of diver education, and put it into practice by training 150 or more PADI Divers. They are dive industry leaders who help to shape the development of future dive courses

What do I need to start?

There are no requirements, juts ppre-requisites

How long will it take?

The Master Scuba Diver rating will take you through experience you will be proud to have achieved. The qaulification is a recognition of all your previous certifiations and teaching achievments.
If you have the necessary qualifications and teaching experience then why now apply now

What will I need?

A renewed, teaching status IDC Staff Instructor.
A PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor for at least two years.
A current Emergency First Response Instructor.
Have certified at least 150 PADI Divers, of which:
At least 50 of the certifications must be for PADI Adventure Diver or higher.
At least 15 of the certifications for PADI Specialty Diver.
At least 5 for PADI Rescue Diver.
At least 5 for PADI Divemaster.
At least 5 for PADI Assistant Instructor.
No more than 75 of the 150 certifications may be from credits earned for conducting Discover Scuba Diving experiences.
No more than 50 of the 150 certifications may be from credits earned for staffing IDCs.
No more than 25 of the 150 certifications may be from non-diving specialty certifications. (i.e. Equipment Specialist, Project AWARE Specialist, etc.).
No more than 10 of the 150 certifications may be from PADI Seal Team or Master Seal Team registrations.
Have trained at least 10 students through the Emergency First Response program.
Possess a complete understanding of the PADI System of diver education.
Have participated in at least three PADI Instructor Development Seminars.
Use the complete PADI System of diver education including all appropriate PADI training materials when conducting PADI programs.
Issue PADI as the primary certification, and conduct all PADI certification courses and experience programs using methods consistent with PADI Standards and philosophy as outlined in the PADI Instructor Manual.
Have no verified Quality Assurance violations within the past six months and no open quality assurance inquiries in progress. (A member in review status may not qualify for Master Instructor until the Review status is lifted.)
Demonstrate support of the PADI organization in its efforts to establish programs in aquatic education and conservation.

Where can I go from here?

PADI Course Directors are instructor trainers who conduct PADI Instructor Development Courses and other instructor-level training. PADI Course Directors hold the highest and most respected professional rating in recreational scuba diving. They are among the dive industry’s most influential opinion leaders and role models. Those who join this elite group of professionals pass through a stringent screening process that examines their experience and training just to get into the competitive and demanding Course Director Training Course (CDTC).