Assistant Instructor

About this course

This program is designed to introduce students to diving instruction basics. It teaches the fundamental water skills needed to be a capable assistant and is a recommended step in the progression to becoming an Instructor. After successfully completing the course, participants earn the privilege of becoming a NAUI member and once in active status, are qualified to assist active status NAUI Instructors with courses, provided the activities and locale approximate those in which the Assistant Instructor is trained.

Prerequisite

• Age. The minimum age of 18 must be reached to enter NAUI Leadership, unless otherwise defined in the course. The minimum for each level of training is to be reached prior to the enrollment and start of the of the course.
• Certification/Experience/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
  • Certified as a NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver or the equivalent.
  • Certification as a NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver or the equivalent.
  • Certified as a NAUI Nitrox Diver or equivalent.
  • Certified as a NAUI Master Scuba diver or equivalent.
  • Certified in Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA Pro) or equivalent.

• Unless otherwise prohibited by law or legal code