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Instructor Preparation Course
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$750.00
Unit price / perPrepare for Success with Central Coast Divers: Instructor Preparatory Course
At Central Coast Divers, we understand that becoming a scuba instructor is a significant and rewarding step in your professional diving journey. Transitioning from Divemaster or Assistant Instructor to Open Water Instructor requires more than just enthusiasm—it demands a strong foundation in dive theory, skill demonstration, and rescue proficiency.
To ensure you're fully prepared for the challenges of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), we strongly recommend enrolling in our Instructor Preparatory Course (IPC).
This two-day intensive program is specifically designed to:
✅ Strengthen your understanding of advanced dive theory
✅ Refine your in-water demonstration skills to instructor-level standards
✅ Sharpen your rescue and problem-solving techniques
✅ Build your confidence through guided coaching and individual feedback
Led by highly experienced Instructor Trainers, the course offers personalised instruction and practical insight into what examiners expect during the ITC and Instructor Evaluation process. Many of our most successful candidates have credited the Instructor Preparatory Course as the key to their performance and confidence throughout the instructor program.
Whether you're returning to study after some time or simply want to elevate your readiness, this focused revision will set you apart and ensure you're on solid footing from day one of your instructor training.
Central Coast Divers is committed to your success. Let us help you build the skills and knowledge to thrive as a dive professional.
Enrol now in our Instructor Preparatory Course—your career as a scuba instructor starts with the right preparation.
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SSI
Instructor Preparation Course
$750.00
Unit price / perPrepare for Success with Central Coast Divers: Instructor Preparatory Course
At Central Coast Divers, we understand that becoming a scuba instructor is a significant and rewarding step in your professional diving journey. Transitioning from Divemaster or Assistant Instructor to Open Water Instructor requires more than just enthusiasm—it demands a strong foundation in dive theory, skill demonstration, and rescue proficiency.
To ensure you're fully prepared for the challenges of the Instructor Training Course (ITC), we strongly recommend enrolling in our Instructor Preparatory Course (IPC).
This two-day intensive program is specifically designed to:
✅ Strengthen your understanding of advanced dive theory
✅ Refine your in-water demonstration skills to instructor-level standards
✅ Sharpen your rescue and problem-solving techniques
✅ Build your confidence through guided coaching and individual feedback
Led by highly experienced Instructor Trainers, the course offers personalised instruction and practical insight into what examiners expect during the ITC and Instructor Evaluation process. Many of our most successful candidates have credited the Instructor Preparatory Course as the key to their performance and confidence throughout the instructor program.
Whether you're returning to study after some time or simply want to elevate your readiness, this focused revision will set you apart and ensure you're on solid footing from day one of your instructor training.
Central Coast Divers is committed to your success. Let us help you build the skills and knowledge to thrive as a dive professional.
Enrol now in our Instructor Preparatory Course—your career as a scuba instructor starts with the right preparation.
- Attending the ITC prep course allows you time to bring your skills and theory knowledge up to the level required for your all-important ITC- giving you the opportunity to work with our Instructor Trainers before the ITC starts.
Academic Preparation
To be completed prior to course commencing via online SSI training
Possess all DiveSSI Instructor materials
Thorough understanding of diving physics, physiology
Worked through the Diving Knowledge Workbook and completed all quizzes and knowledge reviews
Physical Preparation
Complete a 400 m freestyle swim (no snorkel, mask or fins)
Complete a 700 m snorkel swim, (no arms)
Conduct a 200m Diver rescue swim
Practice all Open Water Diver skills to demonstration quality
Complete a Dive Medical
Minimum age 18 years
If you have not practised your dive skill demonstrations recently, we urge you to contact us to arrange attendance at an actual Open Water Course- at no extra charge!
Please allow sufficient time prior to commencement of this program.
Scuba Instructors affiliated with other certification organisations, may attend the ITC (followed by the IE) in order to cross over to SSI and become SSI Open Water Scuba Instructors.
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Flying after Diving
Please see the information linked below for guidelines on flying after diving.
