International Scuba Certification
Open Water Instructor
About the Course
This professional level is a complete and holistic experience that reflects the role of highly skilled outdoor recreation leaders. The ultimate dive experience.
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is split into two distinct sections - Assistant Instructor (AI) and the Open Water Instructor (OWI). Many dive professionals tackle both stages at once for enrollemnt into an Instructor Evaluation - the final hurdle before becoming an ISC Open Water Instructor.
Dificulty
Professional
Theory
12 (h)
Minimum Age
18 yrs
Confined Water Training
Yes
Open Water Dives
100
(for certification)
Maximum Training Depth
40 m / 130 ft
Great Scuba Diving Instructors have excellent situational awareness. They talk, a lot. They’re passionate about what they do and they abide by proper dive etiquette.
Training Prerequisites
To enrol in this course, you must first hold the Divemaster certification (ISO24801-3) through ISC or another ISO-accredited training agency with at least 60hrs of total dive time.
Medical Requirements
You must be medically fit to dive. When you enrol in a course, you will complete the medical screening form, determining if written approval from a doctor is required. All dive professionals require medical clearance to work in the industry (or according to local law).
Training Costs
Training costs vary from region to region, contact your local ISC Dive Center for more information.
Training Instruction
This course can only be taught by a skilled active ISC Instructor Trainer or higher.
Certification Outcome
Open Water Instructor ISO 24802-2