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PADI Instructor Crossover

OWSI ProgramPADI is "the way the world learns to dive", and PADI Instructors are the most in-demand instructors in the recreational diving industry.  For the best chances of employment in most parts of the world, every dive instructor should have a PADI Instructor rating.

To become a PADI Instructor, certified current instructors with other recreational diving certification agencies need to complete a PADI OWSI Program and a PADI Instructor Examination. 

During the PADI OWSI Program (which is also the second part of the PADI IDC), the Instructor will learn about the PADI System and the instructional philosophies that apply to the various courses that a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor can teach, as well as getting in depth information about the dive industry and business matters, and the opportunity to fine tune knowledge development, confined water and open water teaching skills.

Conducted over a minimum of four days (by PADI Standards), our OWSI Program is scheduled over 6 days.  This gives you more time for learning at a relaxed pace, and allows time to undertake our FREE bonus Specialty Instructor Training Course for the new PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider specialty.  When you complete your OWSI Program (or complete IDC) with United Divers, you'll not only be qualified to attend the PADI Instructor Exam, but you'll also be certified as a Specialty Instructor in this important area of diving

Our OWSI Programs are conducted in two formats - either full time (6 continuous days) or part time (over three weekends).  See our Instructor Development Course Calendar for more information on dates.

Prerequisites 

  1. Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or as a current instructor member in good standing with another recreational diver raining organization for at least 6 months.
  2. Be at least 18 years old.
  3. Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months.
  4. Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water scuba dives (as documented in the individual’s log book) and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation diving.
  5. Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months.
  6. Submit documentation of any qualifying certification for entry-level, advanced, rescue and leadership-level issued by another recreational diver training organization.