Your First Step Toward Becoming a PADI Instructor
The PADI Assistant Instructor course is your first step into the world of professional scuba instruction. As the initial segment of the Instructor Development Course (IDC), it builds your confidence, teaching ability, and dive theory skills — preparing you to work closely with certified PADI Instructors and conduct select courses independently.
At Lak Scuba, a 5-Star PADI Dive Resort, you’ll train under expert guidance, gain hands-on experience, and work directly with student divers — giving you real insight into life as a professional dive educator. Whether you’re planning to continue on to the full IDC or simply expand your teaching capabilities, this course provides the structure and support to take the next step with confidence.
What You’ll Learn?
This course blends classroom sessions, confined water practice, and open water experience to help you:
- Conduct knowledge development and in-water skill presentations
- Assist certified PADI Instructors with Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and Specialty Diver courses
- Independently lead Scuba Reviews and Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experiences (in confined water)
- Understand the PADI system of education, including its standards, structure, and methodology
- Improve your public speaking, demonstration, and student feedback skills
Course Prerequisites
- Be a certified PADI Divemaster (or equivalent from another agency)
Be at least 18 years old
Have logged at least 60 dives (including night, deep, and navigation)
Hold a current EFR certification (within the last 24 months)
Have a medical clearance stating you’re fit to dive, dated within the last 12 months
Duration
- 4 to 5 days – a mix of academic presentations, confined water training, and open water teaching practice.
Course Fee
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Why Take the Assistant Instructor Course with Lak Scuba?
- Globally recognized certification – begin your professional journey with a certification accepted worldwide
- Real teaching experience – conduct training sessions, deliver presentations, and assist in courses
- First step to becoming an instructor – this course forms the first part of the PADI IDC
- Train in paradise – learn and teach against the stunning backdrop of Lakshadweep’s coral-rich waters
- Career-boosting opportunity – gain a competitive edge in the dive industry by becoming a teaching professional