Freediving becomes popular throughout the world. You can be a part of the trend and take your share of this emerging market. You can teach freediving courses and make a reputation in this field.
WHY?
As a PADI Freediver Instructor, you can independently teach Basic Freediver and Freediver courses, and take your first step towards a career as a Freediver Instructor. If you are already a freediving instructor of another training organization, you can see this course as an orientation to PADI system and can be authorized to teach PADI courses.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
- PADI Advanced Freediver or qualifying certification, and have freediving experience that allows you to make multiple free dives over a short period and the ability to rescue a freediver from 15 meters/50 feet,
- Current Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) Instructor.
For PADI Divemasters or Assistant Instructors:
- PADI Master Freediver or qualifying certification,
- Current Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) Instructor.
For candidates who are not yet a PADI Member:
- 18 years old,
- PADI Master Freediver or qualifying certification, (instructor level certifications from other organizations are also valid)
- Current Emergency First Response (CPR/First Aid) Instructor,
- Current medical statement signed by a physician within 12 months.
COURSE CONTENT
The content will be designed according to the participants' level. The below curriculum is for the entire course, however, for freediving instructors from other organizations, the content will be conducted as an orientation. Please contact us for more information.
Knowledge Development:
- Knowledge and exam reviews of Freediver, Advanced Freediver and Master Freediver courses
- Teaching Techniques
- Teaching Workshop
- PADI Freediver standards
Water Training:
- PADI Freediver course briefing and debriefing workshops
- Confined and Open Water course management workshops
- Master Freediver skills and rescue overview
PRICE
PADI Freediver Instructor course price = 750 €
Additional Costs:
For candidates who don't have current EFR Instructor certification, the EFR Instructor course can be integrated into this course. But, the EFR Instructor course is paid separately. (Please check: EFR Instructor Course) After successfully completing the course, candidates pay the Freediver Instructor Application fee directly to PADI. Freediver Instructor Application fee: 61 GBP.