Instructor

INSTRUCTOR

Rescue Training
Open Water Instructor Course
Gozo 2002

Instructors are one of the most essential members of BSAC and internal Branches. The method of becoming and instructor is clearly defined. The path to becoming an Instructor can start when a diver has gained Sports Diver classification.

All courses are run by the BSAC and are usually held at weekends in Regions.

Time to relax Open Water Instructor Course
Gozo 2002

Rescue Skills
OWIC Gozo 2002

The training for Instructor is as follows:

Diver Grade: Sports Diver (minimum)
Course: Instructor Foundation Course
Duration: 2 Days
Qualification: Assistant Diving Instructor

Once the IFC has been completed the diver may then apply for the following courses:

	Theory Instructor
	Practical Instructor

Theory Instructors (TI) will be able to plan and deliver classroom theory lessons without supervision.

Practical Instructors will be able to plan and deliver practical diving lessons under the supervision of an Open Water Instructor.

When the above courses are successfully completed the student may then take the:

Practical Instructor Examination (PIE)

Successful candidates will gain the Open Water Instructor (OWI) certificate.

Additionally an "Open Water Instructor Course" is available via BSAC with a duration of one week. It is recommended that students should have attended an IFC.

These courses are held overseas in Gozo, Gibraltar and Canary Islands and are an annual event. They include accommodation and travel. The course includes both TI & PI courses and culminates in the PIE, successful candidates will become OWI qualified.

DSMB deployment
OWIC Gozo 2002

Jack Ingle instructs trainee instructors
OWIC Gozo 2002