Orientation-1 Welcome to Your Instructor Development Program Course Orientation

Orientation-1Orientation-1

Welcome to Your Instructor Development Program

Welcome to Your Instructor Development Program Course

OrientationCourse

Orientation


OverviewOverview Introductions

What It Takes To Be An Instructor

PADI – the Professional Association of Diving Instructors

The PADI Instructor Development Process

Logistics and Schedule

Introductions






IntroductionsIntroductions Why do you want to become

a PADI Instructor?

Name, home town and occupation

How and when you became involved with scuba diving

Current involvement with scuba diving

What diving activities you enjoy most

Why you want to be a PADI Assistant Instructor or Instructor

Why do you want to become a PADI Instructor?

Name, home town and occupation

How and when you became involved with scuba diving

Current involvement with scuba diving

What diving activities you enjoy most

Why you want to be a PADI Assistant Instructor or Instructor


What It Takes To Be An InstructorWhat It Takes To Be An Instructor

What are the attributes of a professional educator and which one is the most important?

Conclusion: Your attitude is the most important professional attribute. The instructor development process can enhance your skills and knowledge, but only you can develop the proper attitude necessary to succeed as an instructor.

What are the attributes of a professional educator and which one is the most important?

Conclusion: Your attitude is the most important professional attribute. The instructor development process can enhance your skills and knowledge, but only you can develop the proper attitude necessary to succeed as an instructor.


PADI The Professional Association of Diving Instructors

This is PADI

PADI The Professional Association of Diving Instructors

This is PADI


What is PADI's Mission Statement and what are PADI’s Tasks, Purposes and Goals?

What is PADI's Mission Statement and what are PADI’s Tasks, Purposes and Goals?

Mission Statement

Purpose, Vision, Slogan and Mission

Values, Core Competencies, Tasks, Purposes and Goals

Mission Statement

Purpose, Vision, Slogan and Mission

Values, Core Competencies, Tasks, Purposes and Goals


What makes PADI’s global team an innovator in diver education?

What makes PADI’s global team an innovator in diver education? PADI System is based on proven

educational design principles and has evolved for more than 35 years Open Water Diver course was first complete

systems-oriented program and is the most sought after certification in the world

PADI was first to introduce full range of continuing education programs

PADI System is based on proven educational design principles and has evolved for more than 35 years Open Water Diver course was first complete

systems-oriented program and is the most sought after certification in the world

PADI was first to introduce full range of continuing education programs


What makes PADI’s global team an innovator in diver education?

What makes PADI’s global team an innovator in diver education? PADI programs were first to be

recognized by higher education bodies outside of dive industry American Council on Education (ACE) National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Local institutions and governments and

various colleges and universities

PADI programs were first to be recognized by higher education bodies outside of dive industry American Council on Education (ACE) National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) National Coaching Accreditation Scheme Australian National Training Authority (ANTA) Local institutions and governments and

various colleges and universities


What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education?

What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education? Supporting member efforts is a primary

focus – count on PADI to: Develop education programs and related products Monitor instructional activities Issue certification credentials and maintain

certification records Provide consultation regarding implementation and

use of educational product Provide business support services Provide access to professional insurances

Supporting member efforts is a primary focus – count on PADI to: Develop education programs and related products Monitor instructional activities Issue certification credentials and maintain

certification records Provide consultation regarding implementation and

use of educational product Provide business support services Provide access to professional insurances



What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education? Count on PADI to . . .

Create credibility and opportunities through PADI's brand recognition

Offer promotional support Keep you informed through

publications and other communications

Support environmental conservation and diver safety

Count on PADI to . . . Create credibility and opportunities

through PADI's brand recognition Offer promotional support Keep you informed through

publications and other communications

Support environmental conservation and diver safety



What do PADI Offices worldwide do to support PADI Members and diver education? Your relationship with your PADI Office

should include personal interaction and familiarity with the services offered Training questions

– contact an Educational Consultant Educational materials or purchasing questions

– contact a Sales Representative Business consultation or local issues

– contact your Regional Manager or IRRA

Your relationship with your PADI Office should include personal interaction and familiarity with the services offered Training questions

– contact an Educational Consultant Educational materials or purchasing questions

– contact a Sales Representative Business consultation or local issues

– contact your Regional Manager or IRRA


PADI Instructor Development ProcessPADI Instructor Development Process What are the steps in the PADI Instructor

Development process? IDC — two components

Assistant Instructor (AI) course and Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program

AI course — minimum of 3 days Introduces teaching techniques for skill

and knowledge development Concentrates on programs AIs may conduct Completing course qualifies you to

continue on to OWSI program

What are the steps in the PADI Instructor Development process? IDC — two components

Assistant Instructor (AI) course and Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program

AI course — minimum of 3 days Introduces teaching techniques for skill

and knowledge development Concentrates on programs AIs may conduct Completing course qualifies you to

continue on to OWSI program


PADI Instructor Development ProcessPADI Instructor Development Process Steps in process . . .

OWSI program — minimum of 4 days

Introduces the entire PADI System

Focuses on further developing abilities as a professional dive educator

Completing this program qualifies you to attend a PADI Instructor Examination (IE)

AI course and OWSI program both emphasize learning and development – not evaluation

Steps in process . . .

OWSI program — minimum of 4 days

Introduces the entire PADI System

Focuses on further developing abilities as a professional dive educator

Completing this program qualifies you to attend a PADI Instructor Examination (IE)

AI course and OWSI program both emphasize learning and development – not evaluation


PADI Instructor Development ProcessPADI Instructor Development Process Steps in process . . .

Instructor Examination (IE) — serves as an objective evaluation of your skills and knowledge

IEs are conducted by PADI Office staff

Steps in process . . .

Instructor Examination (IE) — serves as an objective evaluation of your skills and knowledge

IEs are conducted by PADI Office staff


PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process What are the goals of the Instructor

Development Course? Prepare you to function as an instructor

You gain knowledge, skills and teaching techniques to use PADI System effectively

Focus is on “real world” application You measure performance throughout

program and improve abilities There's no maximum number of attempts to

reach performance requirements Passing an IE is necessary to become

an OWSI, however it’s not the primary focus — it’s a result of preparation

What are the goals of the Instructor Development Course? Prepare you to function as an instructor

You gain knowledge, skills and teaching techniques to use PADI System effectively

Focus is on “real world” application You measure performance throughout

program and improve abilities There's no maximum number of attempts to

reach performance requirements Passing an IE is necessary to become

an OWSI, however it’s not the primary focus — it’s a result of preparation


PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process Goals of IDC . . .

Encourage you to be an active PADI Member and contributor to the growth and success of the dive industry As a dive professional, you need to contribute

to diving’s positive image and growth Being a good instructor is only one component

of being a dive professional — understanding the business of diving is crucial

We’ll discuss economic, social, cultural, legal, governmental and environmental concerns

We’ll explore marketing and customer service issues

Goals of IDC . . . Encourage you to be an active PADI

Member and contributor to the growth and success of the dive industry As a dive professional, you need to contribute

to diving’s positive image and growth Being a good instructor is only one component

of being a dive professional — understanding the business of diving is crucial

We’ll discuss economic, social, cultural, legal, governmental and environmental concerns

We’ll explore marketing and customer service issues


PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process Goals of IDC . . .

Encourage you to be an advocate for the aquatic environment and emphasize awareness and conservation Project AWARE’s continued success

depends on your support Your awareness

and respect for the aquatic environment is expected

Goals of IDC . . . Encourage you to be an advocate for the

aquatic environment and emphasize awareness and conservation Project AWARE’s continued success

depends on your support Your awareness

and respect for the aquatic environment is expected


PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process If you are crossing over to PADI . . .

A goal is to provide you with the opportunity to see what the PADI System offers We recognize that you are already an

instructor with teaching skills OWSI program is an orientation to the PADI System

— reviews course scope and conduct Allows you to try new techniques and tools,

and explore new ideas and trends Keep an open mind — PADI System is flexible You decide to attend an IE and become a PADI

Instructor after you have a good look at PADI

If you are crossing over to PADI . . .A goal is to provide you with the opportunity to see what the PADI System offers We recognize that you are already an

instructor with teaching skills OWSI program is an orientation to the PADI System

— reviews course scope and conduct Allows you to try new techniques and tools,

and explore new ideas and trends Keep an open mind — PADI System is flexible You decide to attend an IE and become a PADI

Instructor after you have a good look at PADI


PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process What are the performance requirements

for the Assistant Instructor Course? Complete independent study in Workbook

prior to the course Attend 6 curriculum presentations Give at least 2 confined water presentations,

2 knowledge development presentations, and 1 open water presentation integrating 2 skills

At least 1 presentation must meet minimum scores Confined water – 3.4 Knowledge development – 3.5 Open water – 3.5

What are the performance requirements for the Assistant Instructor Course? Complete independent study in Workbook





PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process Performance requirements for AI Course . . .

Pass a PADI System, Standards and Procedures Exam – 75% or higher

Successfully complete a skill evaluation – score at least a 3.0 on 20 skills

This is a performance based developmental process – you’ll have several opportunities to reach these scores

Performance requirements for AI Course . . .

Pass a PADI System, Standards and Procedures Exam – 75% or higher




PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process What are the performance requirements

for the OWSI program? Complete independent study in Workbook




What are the performance requirements for the OWSI program? Complete independent study in Workbook





PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process Performance requirements for OWSI program

Participate in Adventure Dive and Rescue Diver Course workshops

Pass a five-part dive theory exam – 75% or higher on each part


Complete 800 metre/yard continuous mask, snorkel, fin swim


Performance requirements for OWSI program Participate in Adventure Dive and

Rescue Diver Course workshops Pass a five-part dive theory exam

– 75% or higher on each part Successfully complete a skill evaluation

– score at least a 3.0 on 20 skills Complete 800 metre/yard continuous

mask, snorkel, fin swim This is a performance based developmental

process – you’ll have several opportunities to reach these scores


PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process What can you expect at a PADI

Instructor Examination? IE is an evaluative two-day program

You demonstrate teaching ability, rescue ability and understanding of PADI System and dive theory

IE is pass-fail Examiners are helpful, but primary job

is to evaluate performance No coaching at IE – you must go fully prepared

After completion of OWSI components, you receive authorization to attend an IE You make the final decision

What can you expect at a PADI Instructor Examination? IE is an evaluative two-day program

You demonstrate teaching ability, rescue ability and understanding of PADI System and dive theory

IE is pass-fail Examiners are helpful, but primary job

is to evaluate performance No coaching at IE – you must go fully prepared

After completion of OWSI components, you receive authorization to attend an IE You make the final decision


PADI Instructor Development Process PADI Instructor Development Process What steps should you take after your

PADI Instructor Development training?

Stay current

Continue your education Enroll in MEDIC FIRST AID Instructor course

and PADI Specialty Instructor training programs

Earn the Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating and enroll in IDC Staff Instructor training

Take business-related courses and acquire additional qualifications

What steps should you take after your PADI Instructor Development training?

Stay current

Continue your education Enroll in MEDIC FIRST AID Instructor course

and PADI Specialty Instructor training programs

Earn the Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating and enroll in IDC Staff Instructor training

Take business-related courses and acquire additional qualifications


Logistics and ScheduleLogistics and Schedule What materials and equipment are

required for the course? Most often used – Instructor Candidate

Workbook and PADI Instructor Manual Note taking during presentations and

other tools to assist you Look over the relevant presentations and

associated Knowledge Reviews prior to class Need to have other PADI manuals, slates,

videos and reference books, etc. Scuba equipment and appropriate

exposure protection – streamline

What materials and equipment are required for the course? Most often used – Instructor Candidate

Workbook and PADI Instructor Manual Note taking during presentations and

other tools to assist you Look over the relevant presentations and

associated Knowledge Reviews prior to class Need to have other PADI manuals, slates,

videos and reference books, etc. Scuba equipment and appropriate

exposure protection – streamline


Logistics and Schedule Logistics and Schedule What is the course schedule and what

other logistical information do you need?

Schedule

Assignments

Logistics

What is the course schedule and what other logistical information do you need?

Schedule

Assignments

Logistics


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Orientation-1 Welcome to Your Instructor Development Program Course Orientation