PADI Specialty Instructor Courses in Littlehampton, West Sussex
PADI Specialty Instructor Courses
PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre based at Littlehampton Marina, West Sussex
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Broaden the courses you can teach with PADI Specialty Instructor training at Abyss Scuba School. Develop your teaching approach in the areas of diving you enjoy and learn how to help students build their skills through continuing education.
Working with your Course Director, you’ll explore the standards, teaching techniques and practical requirements for your chosen specialty. Contact us to discuss the specialties available and which options suit your qualifications, experience and teaching goals.
Course Highlights
Knowledge Development
Explore the instructor guide, course standards and learning objectives for your chosen specialty. Learn how to organise training, explain key concepts and assess whether students have met the required performance standards.
Teaching Workshops
Develop your approach to briefings, demonstrations and student feedback. Your Course Director will share practical teaching tips and help you plan sessions that are clear, engaging and appropriate to your students.
Practical Training
Complete the practical activities required for your selected specialty. These may include equipment workshops, skill demonstrations and training dives, depending on the course.
The training format and any confined water or open water requirements will be confirmed before you book.
Certification
After successfully completing the training and meeting the relevant experience requirements, you can apply for the corresponding PADI Specialty Instructor rating.
You may teach the specialty once PADI has approved your application, within the permissions of your professional rating and membership status.
Specialty Instructor ratings can also support your progression towards Master Scuba Diver Trainer, subject to meeting its additional requirements.
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years
Hold the PADI professional qualification required for your chosen specialty
Meet any additional certification and experience requirements for that specialty
For training involving diving, provide medical clearance signed by a physician within the previous 12 months
PADI Instructors can undertake a range of Specialty Instructor courses. Assistant Instructors, Divemasters and instructor candidates are eligible for selected courses, depending on the specialty and their qualification level.
For most diving specialties completed through Course Director training, you must have at least 10 logged dives in the relevant specialty area before applying for the instructor rating. Some specialties have different or additional requirements.
Your Course Director will check your qualifications and logged experience, explain the requirements for your chosen course and confirm when you are eligible to apply.
Pricing
Contact us for course costs and available dates.
Prices depend on the specialty or combination of specialties selected. We’ll confirm your training schedule, course price and any additional costs before you book.
Included
Required PADI course materials for your selected specialty
Knowledge development and teaching workshops
Practical training required for the course
Course assessments
Guidance and feedback from your Course Director
Not Included
Equipment rental
PADI application and membership fees, where applicable
Accommodation
Dive site entry
Boat fees
Air fills and Transport arrangements will be confirmed with your Course Director.
Contact Us
Ready to expand your teaching skills? Contact Abyss Scuba School to discuss your preferred specialties, check the entry requirements and find out about course costs and available dates.
