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Orientation-1Orientation-1
Welcome to Your Instructor Development Program
Welcome to Your Instructor Development Program Course
OrientationCourse
Orientation
Orientation-2Orientation-2
OverviewOverview Introductions
What It Takes To Be An Instructor
PADI – the Professional Association of Diving Instructors
The PADI Instructor Development Process
Logistics and Schedule
Introductions
What It Takes To Be An Instructor
PADI – the Professional Association of Diving Instructors
The PADI Instructor Development Process
Logistics and Schedule
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IntroductionsIntroductions 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
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
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What It Takes To Be An InstructorWhat 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.
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.
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PADI The Professional Association of Diving Instructors
This is PADI
PADI The Professional Association of Diving Instructors
This is PADI
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What is PADI's Mission Statement and what are PADI’s Tasks, Purposes and Goals?
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
Mission Statement
Purpose, Vision, Slogan and Mission
Values, Core Competencies, Tasks, Purposes and Goals
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What makes PADI’s global team an innovator in diver education?
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
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
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What makes PADI’s global team an innovator in diver education?
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
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
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What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education?
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
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
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What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education?
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
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
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What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education?
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
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
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PADI Instructor Development ProcessPADI 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development ProcessPADI 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development ProcessPADI 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
Steps in process . . .
Instructor Examination (IE) — serves as an objective evaluation of your skills and knowledge
IEs are conducted by PADI Office staff
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PADI Instructor Development Process 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development Process 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development Process 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development Process 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process What are the performance requirements
for the Assistant Instructor Course? Complete independent study in Workbook
prior to the course Attend 6 curriculum 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
What are the performance requirements for the Assistant Instructor Course? Complete independent study in Workbook
prior to the course Attend 6 curriculum 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
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PADI Instructor Development Process 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process What are the performance requirements
for the OWSI program? Complete independent study in Workbook
prior to the course Attend 13 curriculum 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
What are the performance requirements for the OWSI program? Complete independent study in Workbook
prior to the course Attend 13 curriculum 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
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PADI Instructor Development Process 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development Process 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
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
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PADI Instructor Development Process 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
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
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Logistics and ScheduleLogistics 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
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
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Logistics and Schedule Logistics and Schedule What is the course schedule and what
other logistical information do you need?
Schedule
Assignments
Logistics
What is the course schedule and what other logistical information do you need?
Schedule
Assignments
Logistics
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We’ve discussed . . .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
Introductions
What It Takes To Be An Instructor
PADI – the Professional Association of Diving Instructors
The PADI Instructor Development Process
Logistics and Schedule