The boat:

Osmanbey 1
Length: 22m
Width: 6 m.

It is the most comfortable boat in the whole area. The boat was purpose built for us and is designed for 36 divers. It features 80 tanks ( two for each diver ), large sundeck, shaded rest areas, fresh water shower, plenty of space for your dry stuff ( & wet stuff ), plenty of space for each diver, inside cabin, two toilets, fresh water tank, dive platform on sea level, 6 m tender boat.
All the other equipment is stored on the boat as well – no carrying stuff in the hot sun

Security on board:

Oxygen & First Aid Kit
Life jackets ( as well for kids !)
Emergency tank on every dive at 5 m.
VHF marine radio
GPS
Echo sounder
Mobile phones
Fire pump

To the experienced diver

We view diving as a fun, relaxing and spiritually fulfilling adventure. Therefore we have no time limit on the dives and we travel very slowly underwater, wanting you to see and experience as much as possible. You are free to dive with one of us, having us show you creatures and behaviours we know well off a-ways in our own world. You will not hear us banging on our tanks underwater, see us hearding people around or chassing and harrasing marine life. We’re here to accompany you on an adventure that we hope will become one of your cherished diving memories.

We typically do two-tank boat dives and the diver ( and the weather ) determine exactly where we will dive on any given day. When we have people who have been diving with us before, of course we try to make sure they see different places. Wer cater to photographers –in that we have photography experience ourselves and know what subjects photographers are likelt to want. Because we travel slowly underwtare, they have time to spend with the animals instead of trying to keep up with a group covering as much terrain as possible.

PADI COURSES

Discover
Scuba
Diving

Why Discover Scuba Diving ?

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of one of our PADI Professionals in a pool or pool-like conditions. During your adventure, you’ll master some basic concepts and scuba skills and might even head off to experience an open water adventure.
Minimum age : 10

What will I do ?

When you participate in a Discover Scuba Diving Program, you discover excitement and adventure – freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the ‘weightless’ exhilaration of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows the feeling !

How long will it take ?

YOU CAN DİVE STRAİGHT AWAY !!! Wheter you watch the short PADI Discover Scuba Video, or are briefed with the Discover Scuba Diving Flip Chart, you’ll enter the water quickly and ready for your scuba adventure.

Where can I go from here ?

As soon as you Discover Scuba Diving, you’re on your way to an internationally recognised certification. That’s because youwill learn skills used in the PADI Open Water Diver course during you Discover Scuba Diving adventure. The skills you will practice may be credited towards the PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certifications.

Scuba
Diver

Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation, but don’t have the time to put into a regular diver course? Now there is a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in a short amount of time.

Why PADI Scuba Diver?

The PADI Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for vacationers or people who only plan to dive a couple of times a year. As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip.

What do I need to start?

Virtually anyone who is in good heakth, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a Scuba Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Scuba Diver program available.
Minimum age: 10

What will I do?

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing pool dives, knowledge development sessions and by making two open water ( ocean or lake ) dives.

How long will it take?

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Where can I go from here?

After completing the Scuba Diver Program, you’ll want to continue your dive education and the PADI Open Water Diver certification to explore more dive opportunities.

Open
Water
Diver

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure in the diving world.

Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognised and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, credits from these courses may apply to the Open Water program.

What do I need to start?

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child betwee these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.
A PADI Jr. Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 meters.

What will I do?

Througout the course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water ( sea ) dives.

How long will it take?

PADI Programs are performance based. You procees as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. The course normally has a duration of 3-5 days but will be paced according to the individual diver.

Where can I go from here?

Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in Diving program, or the Advanced Open Water diver course, your next stop in exploring the underwater world.

Adventures
in
Diving

The Adventure in diving program offers both the Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications. If you complete any three adventure dives, you can earn your PADI Adventure Diver certification. If you complete your Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and three Adventure Dives for a total of five, you can earn your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Why PADI Adventure Diver?

Have you always wanted to try underwater navigation? How about wreck diving? Here’s your chance because you can sample three dives of your choice, get a taste of what you like, and feel more comfortable in the water, strengthening your underwater skills and letting you enjoy diving more than ever.

What do I need to start?

PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification ( or qualifying certification from another organization )
Minimum age: 15 years, 10 for Junior Adventure Diver.

What will I do?

Specialties available to divers 10 years and older:
AWARE-Fish Identification
Underwater Naturalist
Boat Diver
Underwater Navigator

Additional Specialties available to divers 12 years and older:
Multilevel Diver
Deep Diver
Night Diver
Search & Recovery
Drift Diving
Wreck Diving

Where can I go from here?

After you PADI Adventure Diver certification you can take the next step by completing two more adventure dives. If you’ve completed five total adventure dives that include deep and navigation, you’re an PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.

PADI Adventure Dives can also count towards PADI Specialty Diver certifications. If you liked your Night Adventure Dive so much that you want to take a complete PADI Night Diver Specialty course, Your Night Adventure Dive can count as the first dive of that specialty.

Advanced
Open
Water

If you complete your Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and three Adventure Dives for a total of Five, you can earn your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Why Advanced Open Water Diver ?

After your five dives, you’ll be more experienced, feel more comfortable in the water and simply enjoy diving more because you better understand the underwater environment.

What do I need to start?

PADI Open Water Diver certification ( or qualifying certification from another organization )
Minimum age: 15, for PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver: 12.

What will I do?

This certification includes five Adventure Dives, including the Deep Adventure dive, the Underwater Navigator Adventure Dive and three of the following:

Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Deep Diver
Multilevel Diver
Night Diver
Search & Recovery
Underwater Naturalist
Aware Fish Identification
Wreck Diver
Equipment Specialist

Where can I go from here?

PADI Advanced Open Water Divers at least 15 years of age can enroll in PADI Wreck or Deep Diver Specialty courses and continue on to the PADI Rescue Diver or Junior Rescue Diver course.

Specialty
Courses

How far will you take this diving thing? It’s up to you. With PADI Specialt Diver Programs you can chart your course for a coulerful collection of awesome dives. Sure, your PADI certification opens up the ocean and lakes to you, but the PADI Specialty dives take the underwater adventure to depths that will stir your soul. Achieving PADI Specialty ratings can take anywhere from as little as one day to a full weekend – but this is all hands – on, so you’ll be diving right from the start.

Below is a list of the numerous specialty certifications. Get five specialty ratings and you’re on your way to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver.

Specialties Dives
Aware – Fish Identification 2
Underwater Naturalist 2
Equipment Specialist /
Multilevel Diver 2
Drift Diver 2
Boat Diver 2
Night Diver 3
Deep Diver 4
Underwater Navigation 4
Search & Recovery 4
Wreck Diver 4

Emergency
First
Response

Why Emergency First Response?

Emergency First Response gives you the tools you need to perform CPR and First Aid. Whether you’re a diver or a non- diver, Emergency First Response prepares you to properly handle potentially lifethreatening situations.

What do I need to start?

No dive certification required
No minimum age limit

What will I do?

This comprehensive program is composed of two core modules that can be taught in tandem or as stand alone courses: Emergency First Response - Primary Care and Emergency First Resonse – Secondary Care.
Together, these courses proved extensive insruction in CPR and First Aid, as well as providing optional ( yet recommended ) Automated External Defibrillator ( AED ) and Emergency Oxygen sections.

How long will it take?

Depending on the amount of home study, the Primary and Secondary courses maybe completed in as little as four hours.

Where can I go from there?

This course satisfies your PADI Rescue Diver CPR prerequisite.

Rescue
Diver

Why PADI Rescue Diver?
Rewarding and fun – that best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.
What do I need to start?
You can enroll in the Rescue Diver Course as a certified Advanced Open Water Diver . To participate in the rescue training sessions in open water, and to participate in the open water rescue scenarios, you must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Minimum age: 15 years old,12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver
Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months. The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses meet these requirements.
What will I do?

Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:
• Self-rescue and diver stress
• AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
• dive first aid
• swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
• emergency management and equipment
• panicked diver response
• underwater problems
• missing diver procedures
• surfacing the unconscious diver
• in-water rescue breathing protocols
• egress (exits)
• first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
• dive accident scenarios
How long will it take?
Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days
Where can I go from here?
The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification.

Divemaster
Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
What can PADI Divemasters do?
Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations, assist PADI Instructors with students, lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours, teach and certify PADI Skin Divers, teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs, conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers, lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences, teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.
What do I need to start?
PADI Rescue Diver certification
Medical clearance signed by a physician
20 logged dives
18 years old
What will I do?
Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions
Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
An internship or series of practical training exercises
How long will it take?
Two weeks - three months
What course materials are required?

The following materials are required unless they are unavailable in a language understood by the student diver.
PADI Divemaster Manual*
Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) – all three versions (Table, Wheel and eRDP including associated Instructions for Use booklets)
The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Diving Knowledge Workbook
Divemaster Slates
Instructor Guides for the programs that may be conducted by PADI Divemasters. You may purchase these guides from your PADI Dive Center/Resort or you may download PDF versions by clicking on the links below.
o Discover Scuba Diving
o Discover Snorkeling/Skin Diver Course
o Scuba Review/Discover Local Diving
* The PADI Divemaster video must also be viewed.
The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You'll not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional but you'll also start learning the PADI System of diver education.
What can PADI Assistant Instructors do?
Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
Evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
Teach the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course
Teach Project AWARE Specialty courses
Conduct PADI Discover Scuba experiences
Teach Emergency First Response after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course
What will I need to start?
PADI Divemaster rating
At least 18 years old
Have 60 logged dives, including night, deep, and navigation dives
Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months
What will I do?
Knowledge development through self-study, quizzes, lectures and presentations
Confined water skill review and assessment, workshops and presentations
Open water workshops, rescue assessment and candidate presentations
How long will it take?
The course can vary from as little as three days to more than two weeks
What materials are needed?
• PADI Instructor Manual
• Instructor Candidate Workbook
• Open Water Lesson Planning Slate
• Confined Water Lesson Preparation Slate
• Open Water Aquatic Cue Cards
• Confined Water Aquatic Cue Cards
• The Law and the Diving Professional
• The Business of Diving
• The Best of The Undersea Journal
• Log Book
• Peak Performance Bouyancy Specialty Instructor Specialty Instructor Outline
• Project AWARE Specialty Program Instructor Outline
• Aware Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor Outline
• Open Water Diver Manual
• Recreational Dive Planner, The Wheel and table, and Instructions for Use Booklets
• Open Water Diver Quizzes and Exam booklet
• Adventures in Diving Manual
• Rescue Diver Manual
• Rescue Diver Final Exams Booklet
• Divemaster Manual
• Divemaster Final Exams Booklet

PADI COURSES

Discover
Scuba
Diving

Why Discover Scuba Diving ?

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of one of our PADI Professionals in a pool or pool-like conditions. During your adventure, you’ll master some basic concepts and scuba skills and might even head off to experience an open water adventure.
Minimum age : 10

What will I do ?

When you participate in a Discover Scuba Diving Program, you discover excitement and adventure – freedom and serenity. Nothing compares to the ‘weightless’ exhilaration of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows the feeling !

How long will it take ?

YOU CAN DİVE STRAİGHT AWAY !!! Wheter you watch the short PADI Discover Scuba Video, or are briefed with the Discover Scuba Diving Flip Chart, you’ll enter the water quickly and ready for your scuba adventure.

Where can I go from here ?

As soon as you Discover Scuba Diving, you’re on your way to an internationally recognised certification. That’s because youwill learn skills used in the PADI Open Water Diver course during you Discover Scuba Diving adventure. The skills you will practice may be credited towards the PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certifications.

Scuba
Diver

Thinking of getting certified for an upcoming vacation, but don’t have the time to put into a regular diver course? Now there is a quick and easy program designed especially for you! This is your chance to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience an intense adventure in a short amount of time.

Why PADI Scuba Diver?

The PADI Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification that is perfect for vacationers or people who only plan to dive a couple of times a year. As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip.

What do I need to start?

Virtually anyone who is in good heakth, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a Scuba Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Scuba Diver program available.
Minimum age: 10

What will I do?

Throughout the course, you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing pool dives, knowledge development sessions and by making two open water ( ocean or lake ) dives.

How long will it take?

PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Where can I go from here?

After completing the Scuba Diver Program, you’ll want to continue your dive education and the PADI Open Water Diver certification to explore more dive opportunities.

Open
Water
Diver

Now is the time to dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course, the most popular dive program in the world! This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure in the diving world.

Why PADI Open Water?

As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, the most widely recognised and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, credits from these courses may apply to the Open Water program.

What do I need to start?

Virtually anyone who is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child betwee these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available.
A PADI Jr. Open Water Diver between the ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth of 12 meters.

What will I do?

Througout the course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing five pool dives and knowledge development sessions and by making four open water ( sea ) dives.

How long will it take?

PADI Programs are performance based. You procees as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. The course normally has a duration of 3-5 days but will be paced according to the individual diver.

Where can I go from here?

Continue the adventure with PADI’s Adventures in Diving program, or the Advanced Open Water diver course, your next stop in exploring the underwater world.

Adventures
in
Diving

The Adventure in diving program offers both the Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications. If you complete any three adventure dives, you can earn your PADI Adventure Diver certification. If you complete your Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and three Adventure Dives for a total of five, you can earn your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Why PADI Adventure Diver?

Have you always wanted to try underwater navigation? How about wreck diving? Here’s your chance because you can sample three dives of your choice, get a taste of what you like, and feel more comfortable in the water, strengthening your underwater skills and letting you enjoy diving more than ever.

What do I need to start?

PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification ( or qualifying certification from another organization )
Minimum age: 15 years, 10 for Junior Adventure Diver.

What will I do?

Specialties available to divers 10 years and older:
AWARE-Fish Identification
Underwater Naturalist
Boat Diver
Underwater Navigator

Additional Specialties available to divers 12 years and older:
Multilevel Diver
Deep Diver
Night Diver
Search & Recovery
Drift Diving
Wreck Diving

Where can I go from here?

After you PADI Adventure Diver certification you can take the next step by completing two more adventure dives. If you’ve completed five total adventure dives that include deep and navigation, you’re an PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.

PADI Adventure Dives can also count towards PADI Specialty Diver certifications. If you liked your Night Adventure Dive so much that you want to take a complete PADI Night Diver Specialty course, Your Night Adventure Dive can count as the first dive of that specialty.

Advanced
Open
Water

If you complete your Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and three Adventure Dives for a total of Five, you can earn your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Why Advanced Open Water Diver ?

After your five dives, you’ll be more experienced, feel more comfortable in the water and simply enjoy diving more because you better understand the underwater environment.

What do I need to start?

PADI Open Water Diver certification ( or qualifying certification from another organization )
Minimum age: 15, for PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver: 12.

What will I do?

This certification includes five Adventure Dives, including the Deep Adventure dive, the Underwater Navigator Adventure Dive and three of the following:

Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Deep Diver
Multilevel Diver
Night Diver
Search & Recovery
Underwater Naturalist
Aware Fish Identification
Wreck Diver
Equipment Specialist

Where can I go from here?

PADI Advanced Open Water Divers at least 15 years of age can enroll in PADI Wreck or Deep Diver Specialty courses and continue on to the PADI Rescue Diver or Junior Rescue Diver course.

Specialty
Courses

How far will you take this diving thing? It’s up to you. With PADI Specialt Diver Programs you can chart your course for a coulerful collection of awesome dives. Sure, your PADI certification opens up the ocean and lakes to you, but the PADI Specialty dives take the underwater adventure to depths that will stir your soul. Achieving PADI Specialty ratings can take anywhere from as little as one day to a full weekend – but this is all hands – on, so you’ll be diving right from the start.

Below is a list of the numerous specialty certifications. Get five specialty ratings and you’re on your way to becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver.

Specialties Dives
Aware – Fish Identification 2
Underwater Naturalist 2
Equipment Specialist /
Multilevel Diver 2
Drift Diver 2
Boat Diver 2
Night Diver 3
Deep Diver 4
Underwater Navigation 4
Search & Recovery 4
Wreck Diver 4

Emergency
First
Response

Why Emergency First Response?

Emergency First Response gives you the tools you need to perform CPR and First Aid. Whether you’re a diver or a non- diver, Emergency First Response prepares you to properly handle potentially lifethreatening situations.

What do I need to start?

No dive certification required
No minimum age limit

What will I do?

This comprehensive program is composed of two core modules that can be taught in tandem or as stand alone courses: Emergency First Response - Primary Care and Emergency First Resonse – Secondary Care.
Together, these courses proved extensive insruction in CPR and First Aid, as well as providing optional ( yet recommended ) Automated External Defibrillator ( AED ) and Emergency Oxygen sections.

How long will it take?

Depending on the amount of home study, the Primary and Secondary courses maybe completed in as little as four hours.

Where can I go from there?

This course satisfies your PADI Rescue Diver CPR prerequisite.

Rescue
Diver

Why PADI Rescue Diver?
Rewarding and fun – that best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.
What do I need to start?
You can enroll in the Rescue Diver Course as a certified Advanced Open Water Diver . To participate in the rescue training sessions in open water, and to participate in the open water rescue scenarios, you must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Minimum age: 15 years old,12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver
Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months. The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses meet these requirements.
What will I do?

Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:
• Self-rescue and diver stress
• AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
• dive first aid
• swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
• emergency management and equipment
• panicked diver response
• underwater problems
• missing diver procedures
• surfacing the unconscious diver
• in-water rescue breathing protocols
• egress (exits)
• first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
• dive accident scenarios
How long will it take?
Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days
Where can I go from here?
The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification.

Divemaster
Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
What can PADI Divemasters do?
Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations, assist PADI Instructors with students, lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours, teach and certify PADI Skin Divers, teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs, conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers, lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences, teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.
What do I need to start?
PADI Rescue Diver certification
Medical clearance signed by a physician
20 logged dives
18 years old
What will I do?
Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions
Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
An internship or series of practical training exercises
How long will it take?
Two weeks - three months
What course materials are required?

The following materials are required unless they are unavailable in a language understood by the student diver.
PADI Divemaster Manual*
Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) – all three versions (Table, Wheel and eRDP including associated Instructions for Use booklets)
The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Diving Knowledge Workbook
Divemaster Slates
Instructor Guides for the programs that may be conducted by PADI Divemasters. You may purchase these guides from your PADI Dive Center/Resort or you may download PDF versions by clicking on the links below.
o Discover Scuba Diving
o Discover Snorkeling/Skin Diver Course
o Scuba Review/Discover Local Diving
* The PADI Divemaster video must also be viewed.
The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You'll not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional but you'll also start learning the PADI System of diver education.
What can PADI Assistant Instructors do?
Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
Evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
Teach the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course
Teach Project AWARE Specialty courses
Conduct PADI Discover Scuba experiences
Teach Emergency First Response after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course
What will I need to start?
PADI Divemaster rating
At least 18 years old
Have 60 logged dives, including night, deep, and navigation dives
Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months
What will I do?
Knowledge development through self-study, quizzes, lectures and presentations
Confined water skill review and assessment, workshops and presentations
Open water workshops, rescue assessment and candidate presentations
How long will it take?
The course can vary from as little as three days to more than two weeks
What materials are needed?
• PADI Instructor Manual
• Instructor Candidate Workbook
• Open Water Lesson Planning Slate
• Confined Water Lesson Preparation Slate
• Open Water Aquatic Cue Cards
• Confined Water Aquatic Cue Cards
• The Law and the Diving Professional
• The Business of Diving
• The Best of The Undersea Journal
• Log Book
• Peak Performance Bouyancy Specialty Instructor Specialty Instructor Outline
• Project AWARE Specialty Program Instructor Outline
• Aware Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor Outline
• Open Water Diver Manual
• Recreational Dive Planner, The Wheel and table, and Instructions for Use Booklets
• Open Water Diver Quizzes and Exam booklet
• Adventures in Diving Manual
• Rescue Diver Manual
• Rescue Diver Final Exams Booklet
• Divemaster Manual
• Divemaster Final Exams Booklet