PADI Staff Instructor

The PADI Staff Instructor is an advanced level of certification for PADI Instructors who want to further their careers by becoming involved in the training and development of new instructors. This certification not only enhances an instructor's teaching capabilities but also positions them as leaders and mentors within the diving community.

As a PADI Staff Instructor, you are equipped to support a PADI Course Director during PADI IDCs and conduct a PADI Assistant Instructor course on your own. At No Limit Dive Center, you will receive guidance from a group of Platinum PADI Course Directors with years of commitment to training professional-level divers.


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Qualifications and Requirements

  • Prerequisite Certification: To become a PADI Staff Instructor, you must be a certified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT).
  • Experience: Significant teaching experience is necessary, typically having certified numerous divers across various levels.
  • Course Completion: You must complete the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Staff Instructor training, which involves auditing an IDC and assisting in the instructor development process.

Role and Responsibilities

In addition to advancing to the level of a PADI Master Instructor and joining a professional diver training team led by a course director, you will have the opportunity to teach a variety of courses as a PADI Instructor:

  • Teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses (AI)
  • Assist PADI Course Directors in conducting the PADI IDC
  • Assist PADI Course Directors in conducting instructor-level continuing education.

Course Costs and PADI Fees

Course Fees: 21,000 ฿

Materials: 12,000 ฿ Includes Latest Digital Course Director Manual, IDC eLearning, Evaluation states and other resources.

PADI Staff Instructor Application fee 2024- $202AUD (direct payment to PADI)

Training and Certification Process

IDC Staff Instructor Course:This course is conducted by a PADI Course Director and includes training on how to conduct and evaluate the PADI IDC. You will learn about:

  • Instructor-level academic presentations
  • Confined water teaching presentations
  • Open water teaching presentations
  • Evaluation techniques and standards
  • PADI system and philosophy
Practical Experience: During the course, you will audit an entire IDC, gaining hands-on experience in evaluating and assisting instructor candidates.

PADI Staff Instructor

Benefits of earning PADI Staff Instructor certification

Career Advancement: As a Staff Instructor, you can assist PADI Course Directors in the IDC, playing a crucial role in developing new PADI Instructors.

Professional Recognition: This certification is highly respected and positions you as a leader and mentor in the diving community.

Increased Opportunities: Working closely with Course Directors and participating in IDCs opens up numerous professional opportunities.

Enhanced Skills: Gain advanced teaching and evaluation skills, improving your effectiveness as an instructor.

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