OWSI - OPEN WATER SCUBA INSTRUCTOR

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Seattle Scuba: Open Water Scuba Instructor Course

Become a world respected PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

The OWSI program is the last step to becoming one of the most well respected dive training professionals in the world. In the OWSI program you will complete the adventure of becoming PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.  Teaching scuba diving allows you to travel the world while you share your passion for the underwater world.  Not everyone is cut out to assume the responsibility of becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.  Are you?

In the OWSI program you will go beyond what you learned in the AI Course and gain more extensive knowledge in instructional theory and training techniques to be able teach your students with confidence. Some of the topics will be:
  • General PADI Standards and Procedures
  • Risk Management
  • 4 Es of Dive Professionalism
  • Open Water Diver Course Standards
  • Advanced Open Water Diver Course Standards
  • Rescue Diver Course Standards
  • Divemaster Course Standards

Time Commitment:
  • Minimum 4 evenings classroom and pool
  • Minimum 3 full days classroom and open water training
Prerequisite:
  • Complete PADI Dive Theory online
  • Meet all IDC and AI course prerequisites
  • PADI Assistant Instructor or instructor member in good standing (eligible
    to renew) with a recognized recreational diver training organization    * for at
    least 6 months.
Tuition: $895 
This includes all class, pool and open water training

PADI IDC Crew-Pak: $958
(This Crew-Pak contains materials need for both the AI program as well as the OWSI program.  If you have already purchased this kit for the AI course you do not need to get it again.)

What you will also need:
  • Recreational Dive Planner (Table Version)
  • Electronic Recreational Dive Planner

Dive Theory Online: Included 
Required to be completed prior to beginning of OWSI Course

Instructor Application Fee: $169
This is payable directly to PADI at time of completion of the IDC

PADI Instructor Examination (IE):$675
This is payable directly to PADI upon completion of the Instructor training and at time of application to join an IE

Rental Gear Available at 1/2 Price

Discount!
If you choose to enroll in the full IDC Program (AI and OWSI programs) you will receive a 20% discount off the tuition of both classes