OWI – Openwater Instructor

During this course you will learn to independently prepare, conduct courses and evaluate candidates for open water certification. During the course you gain additional knowledge of teaching methods and conducting theory and practical sessions. We will present practical and legal aspects of divers’ training and emphasise the importance of good documentation-keeping, adhering to the ethical code and successful marketing.

Theoretical knowledge:

Revision of recreational diving knowledge

Review of confined environment skills

Review of open water skills

Pedagogics

Planning and conducting lectures

Practical and legal aspects of training divers

Documentation-keeping

First aid and rescue

Ethic code and conduct

Marketing

Practical exercises:

Presenting trouble-solving and troubleshooting skills

Presenting skills in open water and confined environment

Course duration:

4-5 days

Theory: 20 hours

Confined environment exercises: 6-8 hours

Open water exercises and dives: 6-8 hours

Candidate prerequisites:

Must be at least 21 years of age

ASI and LSU certificates or equivalent

At least 100 logged dives, including at least 30 in poorer conditions

Current CPR, OXP, FAP certificates (within the last two years)

Must own a complete diving system

Completed medical statement (or a medical certificate not older than one year)