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Professional level PADI Courses & Programs

As the first level on the PADI professional ladder, your Divemaster qualification will provide you with the skills to organize and conduct diving activities from both boats and the shore. You will learn how to give thorough briefings and will be leading qualified divers around reefs, wrecks and occasionally the open sea. During this first step you will develop your academic knowledge to Instructor level, gain invaluable experience in the water as your technique becomes honed to a high professional standard and learn how to demonstrate Open Water skills in a clear, easy to learn manner. Whenever possible you will work with real students thus further developing your 'man management' skills. You will also be qualified to teach the PADI/DSAT Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) program on successful completion of your own EFR Instructor course.

OBJECTIVE:
The Divemaster Course allows you to attain your first PADI professional level, which qualifies you to lead dives, assist on courses and subsequently prepares you for becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

DURATION:
The course can be completed in as little as seven days; however, one gets a far greater benefit by taking the course over a two to three week period. The longer your Dive Master course, the better for you, the DMT (Dive Master Trainee), in terms of hands on experience and personal confidence building.

PREREQUISITES:

• PADI Advanced & Rescue Diver or equivalent from any other training agency
• Be 18 years of age at the start date of the course
• Proof of 20 logged dives (60 logged dives are required as an exit requirement)
• Have logged experience in Deep, Night and Navigation diving
• Proof of CPR/First Aid training within the last 24 months
• Medical Statement "Fit for diving", not older than 12 months
  

PADI/DSAT EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE INSTRUCTOR

All the PADI professional level courses mentioned below will enable you to reach the prerequisite for taking part in the PADI/DSAT Emergency First Response Instructor Program. This is an invaluable tool for retaining student divers, offering the full range of PADI courses & programs. You are so much more employable as an EFRI and given the right attitude, it will enhance not only your career, but will SAVE LIVES too!
This program is non-diving related, therefore it is available to everyone, parents, club leaders, sports instructors, teachers etc. Almost anyone can do the EFRI and help save lives!

OBJECTIVE:
Being qualified as an EFRI means you can market not only to divers but also to the public in general. How many people would walk away from an accident? Possibly quite a few, but with EFRI training those few will become fewer. The personal rewards are outstanding, you will be taught Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (big words for mouth to mouth/nose resuscitation), better known as CPR. You will be trained in the use of oxygen in general situations, not just in a diving environment and you will also learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator as well as the usual First Aid requirements for burns, breaks and shock etc.
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DURATION:
The actual EFRI course is split into two phases, CPR & Primary Care, First Aid and Secondary Care. And now the paediatric phase for children. Both phases must be completed in full before application to PADI/DSAT for your Instructor status. This (the EFRI) is a one day program.

PREREQUISITES:
Any PADI member of Professional Status can qualify for this Emergency First Response Instructor Course, including Divemasters and Assistant Instructors.

PADI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR (first phase of the IDC)

As a PADI Assistant Instructor you will learn how to develop your own teaching skills both in the classroom presenting academics and in the water exhibiting skills. You will become qualified to teach certain portions of the PADI Open Water Diver Courses in the classroom and in the water under the supervision of a fully qualified Instructor. You will also be certified to independently teach some of the PADI courses and programs such as Peak Performance Buoyancy and Project AWARE. As with all PADI professional levels it is possible to then become a PADI/DSAT Emergency First Response Instructor. You can teach this CPR/First Aid program upon successful completion of your own EFR Instructor course. Equally important, the Assistant Instructor course is a prerequisite for going forward to complete the Open Water Scuba Instructor phase of the IDC which makes you a fully qualified PADI Instructor. Please check our special IDC package deals.

OBJECTIVES:
Firstly, it will allow you to independently teach a number of PADI courses and programs making you far more employable within the diving industry. Secondly, it will teach you how to instruct in the PADI way, develop your interpersonal skills and prepare you for the reality of a career in diving. Once you are an AI, you only have to complete the OWSI phase of the IDC to become a fully qualified Open Water Scuba Instructor.

DURATION:
According to PADI standards three days is enough. However, we like to take at least four days thereby making it a far more relaxed & enjoyable learning experience. The AI phase can be taken separately or in combination with the OWSI course, making it the full IDC.

PREREQUISITES:

• Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or equivalent.
• Offer proof of 60 logged dives
• Submit proof of CPR/First Aid training within the past 24 months (EFR is great for this)
• Submit a medical statement verifying that the candidate is fit for diving dated within the last 12 months.
  

PADI OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR (second phase of the IDC)

As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor you will be qualified to teach all PADI courses from Open Water through to Divemaster independently; as well as a few Specialty Courses. Once a PADI Instructor, you will be in great demand as suddenly the world will open its doors to you, offering a rewarding future of travel, adventure and great diving experiences. Nothing compares to the incredible feeling of achievement one gets after having turned a hesitant snorkeller into a fully capable and confident PADI Open Water Diver. The personal rewards of a diving career with PADI are outstanding.

OBJECTIVES:
The essential idea and objective of successfully completing your IDC is NOT simply to get you through the IE. It is, far more importantly, to hone your existing diving skills and mould you into a caring, approachable and professional PADI Instructor who is able to market not only yourself, but also the PADI school of thought. Passing your IE is an obvious stepping stone but life after becoming a PADI OWSI is the main concern. In other words, your professionalism is our first priority.

DURATION:
Taken as a separate course, the OWSI phase is four days. However, it is usually taken in conjunction with the PADI Assistant Instructor phase, making for the full Instructor Development Course.(Please check our special IDC package deals.)

PREREQUISITES:

• Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or equivalent.
• Offer proof of 60 logged dives (100 logged dives are required for entry to the IE)
• Submit proof of CPR/First Aid training within the past 24 months (EFR is great for this)
• Submit a medical statement verifying that the candidate is fit for diving dated within the last 12 months
• Be 18 years of age at the start date of the course.

*Candidates qualified at Instructor level with another diving organization would only have to complete this phase of the IDC (formerly the IOC).

PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE (IDC)

This is the entire program and incorporates the PADI Assistant Instructor and the Open Water Scuba Instructor phases. The combined course qualifies you to independently conduct all PADI courses from Open Water through to Divemaster, including some Specialty Courses. Naturally, as mentioned above, it totally enhances your professionalism, employment potential and earning power. After the successful completion of your IDC you are entitled to sit the Instructor Examination, conducted by PADI IE Examiners, within 12 months of passing the IDC. However, generally speaking, most IDC candidates decide to take the IE immediately after their IDC.
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OBJECTIVES:
The whole idea of an IDC program is to prepare you for a career in diving. Passing the IE is part of that preparation but turning you into a responsible diving professional is the primary focus. The IDC run by SUB SINAI is totally geared towards the needs and development of potential Instructors. Therefore our IDC is not strictly time-based. The candidate's thoughts, concerns and progress are our main priority and we strive to give our IDC students the encouragement and confidence that will take them forward.
You will be asked to conduct a minimum of four academic presentations, four Confined Water presentations and four Open Water presentations. There are maximum scores to be rewarded. Preparation time is of no consequence as we aim to see our candidates score highly; to that end we run workshops and study groups before and during the actual course. By the end of our IDC you will be fully equipped to sit the IE with total confidence, knowing that your preparation has been unsurpassable.
Upon the successful completion of the IE you will not only be academically qualified, but also absolutely assured of your own abilities to reach for and accomplish exceptional achievements.

DURATION:
PADI standards allow for a seven day course. However, our IDCs are conducted over a minimum of nine days. This makes for a stress-free program and allows for a better learning experience; it also enables us to conduct a more in-depth, 'hands on' course. Generally speaking the first four days are concentrated on the PADI Assistant Instructor phase with a free day on day five; some candidates prefer to do some remedial work on this day which is fine and we can work it through together. On days six through to nine it is the Open Water Scuba Instructor phase, which although hard work, can also be good fun.

PREREQUISITES:

• Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or equivalent.
• Offer proof of 60 logged dives (100 logged dives are required for entry to the IE)
• Submit proof of CPR/First Aid training within the past 24 months (EFR is great for this)
• Submit a medical statement verifying that the candidate is fit for diving dated within the last 12 months
• Be 18 years of age at the start date of the course.

**Candidates qualified at Instructor level with another diving organization would only have to complete the OWSI phase of the IDC (formerly IOC), however, it is much better to complete the IDC in its entirety.

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PADI SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMS

Becoming a PADI Specialty Instructor increases your professional expertise, your employability and gives you further potential to earn more money. It provides you with extra skills that standard OWSIs do not have and affords you the opportunity to experience more varied diving conditions. This allows you further enjoyment and thus helps you to avoid 'burnout'. Taking a PADI Specialty Instructor Course with SUB SINAI and our PADI Course Director does a couple of very important things for you: it allows you to teach that specialty immediately upon receiving approval from PADI, instead of having to wait until you've certified 25 students (as per any other method of application to PADI). Another great benefit is that you get 'hands on' training from our Course Directors who have a huge wealth of expertise and practical experience, not just in Diving and Instructing, but also in the business of marketing. We can pass on tips and ideas that will prove extremely useful when you have to market yourselves and your specialty.
Finally, you only have to complete ten dives in your chosen Specialty/ies, ie Deep Diving, as opposed to twenty (as per any other application method). When you have achieved five Specialty Instructor qualifications you can then apply to PADI for your Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating, another highly sought after PADI Instructor credential.
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OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this course you will be able to teach your chosen PADI Specialty independently. We aim to educate you in a way that makes you better able to instruct students in the Specialty of their choice. After this, not only will your own diving experience have increased but you will be a much better teacher too!

DURATION:
This varies depending on the particular course. Generally it is one day per Specialty. All PADI Specialties include academic training, presentations from our Course Directors, plus in water work. Some Specialties require one dive for qualification, whilst others require two.

PREREQUISITES:

• Be certified as a PADI OWSI, or in some cases, a PADI Assistant Instructor.

PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER

Open Water Courses are magical fun but repetition can make one stagnate. The way to avoid stagnation is to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer. The benefits are numerous and varied. Being an MSDT gives you the ability to teach any five PADI Specialties on top of the standard PADI courses and if you use your qualifications correctly and professionally, further increases your employment and earning powers. It helps to reduce the chances of 'burnout' as your working sphere is more varied.
Please check our special package deals.

OBJECTIVES:
The PADI MSDT program enables you to teach a minimum of five PADI Specialty Courses immediately upon approval from PADI. After certifying 25 divers to any level, it is simply a matter of applying to PADI for your MSDT qualifications. In the right environment and conditions, this can be successfully completed within a month or so of the IDC/IE.

DURATION:
Depending on the Specialties concerned, four to five days is probably average for a minimum of five PADI Specialties.

PREREQUISITES:

• Being a PADI OWSI in teaching status.

PADI IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR

This is where you really start to take off in your chosen career. As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor you are an invaluable asset to a PADI Course Director during the Instructor Development Course. You will become known as a highly experienced individual with many professional skills and attributes that can only be beneficial to you, your employer and very importantly, to your Scuba students and IDC candidates.

OBJECTIVES:
This course will qualify you to assist with PADI IDCs as a Staff Instructor and enable you to conduct PADI Assistant Instructor Courses in your own right without the need for a PADI Course Director.

DURATION:
There are now two options to take the IDC Staff Instructor Course; the first (in our opinion the best route) is the 'old' method - whereby you audit a full IDC under the supervision of an experienced PADI Course Director and any Senior Staff. With us, there is a three day build up to the beginning of the IDC proper so generally speaking this option is a twelve day affair giving you the benefit of 'hands on' experience gained by working with real IDC candidates.
The second option is to complete the three day phase of the course and then present all seven component presentations for the PADI Assistant Instructor Course as this will be what you can now teach independently. This method takes approximately four to five days in total.

PREREQUISITES:

• Be a certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
• Present a 'fit for diving' medical statement issued within the previous twelve months
• Be 18 yrs of age at the start of the course