Instructor Development Course Part 2

Open Water Scuba Instructor (IDC Part 2) - In conjunction with Dive Inn - Peterborough

Be part of the magic and adventure of scuba diving. Start today to become part of the way the world learns to dive.


Are you looking for something extraordinary? To do something others can only dream of?

To open doors you didn’t even know existed? All of this, and more, awaits you as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. This is if you have already competed your Assistant Inrtructor Course. Be part of the magic and adventure of scuba diving. Start today to become part of the way the world learns to dive. Become a PADI Instructor.


During the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program you will complete the independent learning sections online through PADI E-Learning, or participate in curriculum sections during the OWSI program in the classroom: You will understand how the complete PADI System of Education works. You will also present further knowledge development teaching presentations, in the classroom, confined water and open water from the PADI diver programs. Very similar to what you would have completed on your AI, assistant Instructor course.  You will also take the instructor dive theory exam's. (similar to the older Divemaster theory exam's). There is a rescue assessment, a skills circuit covering all the open water diver skills, and also a stamina exercise to complete. Throughout the OWSI program you will be assessed in readiness to sit the Instructor Examination (I.E.) with PADI. On successful completion of the I.E. you will be qualified to teach all the Core PADI programs anywhere in the world.


How Much will it Cost?

£495 Price. £?? 2020 Dates coming soon


What Dates are available?

On demand


To qualify for training as a PADI Open Water Instructor, you must

  • PADI Assistant Instructor certification or
  • be an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months
  • (check with a PADI Course Director or PADI Office for qualifying credentials.)
  • Hold a dive certification for at least six months
  • Have 60 logged dives that include night, deep and navigation dives
  • Have completed a Primary Care (CPR and Secondary Care (First Aid) Course within last 24 months
  • Medical clearance signed by a physician
  • Have EFR Instructor Rating - We can teach this too


Benefits of completing your OWSI with us

  • Convenient courses throughout the year
  • On site classrooms, accommodation and refreshments
  • Nearby pool
  • Own inland lake – so no open water site fees
  • Unique Academic Development Course included
  • IE Mock Exams and remedial presentations included


Additional required items available at preferential rates (if not already purchased at Assistant Instructor level)

  • IDC Candidate Crewpack - Which you should have from your Assistant Instructor Course
  • IDC Registration: £TBC payable directly to PADI. Instructor Examination fee: £TBC


Please contact us to arrange the booking for you.