| GoPro | PADI Assistant Instructor with Alain Barrat,
Course Director @Oxybulles Diving Rawai - Phuket - Thailand.
Where can I take my PADI Assistant Instructor course in Thailand? We (Oxybulles Diving Rawai) are running it in Phuket with our Course Director, Alain Barrat! Our GoPro In-depth AI, PADI Assistant Instructor package, is a professional scuba diving training course!
Why learn in Phuket Island, with Alain Barrat @ Oxybulles Diving Rawai!
Elevate your diving career with our Assistant Instructor course in the picturesque Phuket Island at Obulles Diving Rawai. Under the expert guidance of Alain Barrat, PADI Course Director, you will gain invaluable practical teaching experience and enhance your diving skills. This training is an essential stepping stone towards becoming a fully certified Open Water Scuba Instructor, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to effectively contribute to student training both in the classroom and underwater. Join us for your employability as a dive professional and embark on an exciting journey in the diving industry.
Key reasons to take an Assistant Instructor course with us and Alain!
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Gain teaching experience: You get hands-on experience assisting with student instruction, including classroom presentations, pool sessions, and open water dives, allowing you to practice teaching skills under supervision.
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Improve employability: Being an Assistant Instructor opens up more job opportunities within the diving industry, as you can actively participate in teaching courses.
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Prepare for Instructor rating: This course is often the first step towards becoming a full-fledged Open Water Scuba Instructor, providing you with the foundational knowledge and skills needed for the Instructor Development Course (IDC).
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Deepen your understanding of diving education standards: You gain a deeper understanding of the teaching methodologies and the standards within your agency, to enhance your overall diving knowledge.
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Expand your skillset: You'll learn how to manage classroom dynamics, deliver effective presentations, and troubleshoot potential issues during student training.
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Boost your confidence: By actively assisting instructors, you build confidence in your diving abilities and teaching skills.
The Thrills!
Get ready to dive into an exhilarating journey with an Assistant Instructor course! The most exciting part is undoubtedly the hands-on experience of teaching real students, where you'll discover the thrill of sharing your passion for scuba diving. This course is an incredible opportunity to explore whether a career as a scuba diving instructor is your calling. Join us and let the adventure begin!
The challenges!
Are you ready to plunge into the wild world of Assistant Instructor courses? Get ready to juggle clear teaching presentations, underwater acrobatics, and student anxieties like a circus performer on a tightrope! While looking cool in front of your instructor, you’ll also be mastering safety protocols and hoping your students don’t mistake you for a fish. It’s all about channeling inner aquatic superheroes while navigating the chaotic waters of competency and adaptability!
Below: Links regarding the course's prerequisites, dates, prices, PADI fees, and the daily schedule.
Prerequisites
What do I need to have to take part in my PADI Assistant Instructor course in Thailand, with Oxybulles Diving Rawai?
Here are the different prerogatives!
Course Prerequisites:
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18 years old.
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Certified diver for six months.
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Certified Divemaster (or qualifying certification issued by another training organization).
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Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying certification in CPR and First Aid issued by another training organization) within 24 months.
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Logged at least 60 dives before the course with documented experience in night diving, deep diving, and underwater navigation.
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Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months
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If not a PADI Divemaster, complete the Divemaster course's dive rescue assessment and submit documentation of qualifying certifications for entry levels, advanced, rescue, and leadership levels to PADI.
Course Material needed:
IDC Crewpak (PADI OWSI kit) is included in our GoPro In-depth AI package. It contains all the necessary and mandatory materials to start the program. After booking and payment, you will receive your eLearning access to complete the PreAI Preparation Workshops. Everything else will be given to you upon your arrival.
Our IDC Crewpak / PADI OWSI kit:
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Course documentation and brochures.
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PréAI Preparation Workshop's eLearning access.
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PADI IDC eLearning access.
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PADI Guide To Teaching.
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Updated PADI Instructor Manual.
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Updated PADI Instructor Manual.
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PADI Instructor specialty course guides.
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Confined Water and Open Water Teaching Cue Cards.
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SD, OWD, AD, AOWD, RD, and DM courses: Cue Cards.
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Open Water Diver course prescriptive lesson guides.
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How to teach scuba diving theory workbook.
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Classroom, confined, & open water teaching lesson guides.
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Open Water Diver course skills demonstration videos.
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PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook.
Scuba Diving Equipment needed:
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You'll use scuba diving gear with a few diving accessories, such as cue cards, a diving knife, a compass, a dive watch, etc.
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Being familiar with your scuba equipment improves your general diving skills, and it is strongly recommended that you own your dive gear. If needed, you'll find everything with Alain Barrat here in Phuket. You can rent or buy it from us.
Dates, Prices & PADI fees
Plan the budget for your PADI Assistant Instructor course before coming to Thailand! Our courses are taught monthly, and you must consider the following costs.
When is the next Assistant Instructor training on Phuket?
Our next course is planned and confirmed by Alain Barrat for the following dates:
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AI Training: June.
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Venue & Orientation: On June 06.
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Taught simultaneously with the June IDC.
It will be followed by another course on July 04, @Oxybulles Diving Rawai.
Our PADI GoPro In-depth AI Package
For one person.
Duration: 12 days.
Price: from 49'000.- THB.
Exclusive offers for Early Bird Group Bookings
For a group of 2 people or more ...
Duration: 12 days.
Price: from 46'000.- THB/Person.
Inquiries & bookings:
Included in our In-depth AI package:
✅ Exclusive offers for Early Bird Group Bookings.
✅ Exclusivity: AI Preparation Workshop Crewpack.
✅ PADI IDC/OWSI Crewpack.
✅ Exclusivity: KD, CW & OW presentations Crewpack.
✅ Exclusivity: Online - PréAI Preparation workshops.
Diving Theory & PADI Standards.
✅ Exclusivity: Onsite - PréAI Preparation workshops.
Dive Theory, OWD & Rescue Skills Demonstrations.
✅ Comprehensive AI training conducted over 12 days.
✅ In-depth workshops & coaching, throughout the entire AI.
✅ Lunches.
✅ Exclusivity: Taught simultaneously with an IDC.
✅ " Work-Ready ".
✅ " Job placement assistance ".
Not included:
❌ PADI AI certification fee: 146 $AU.
❌ Accommodation: On request.
❌ Scooter/Transfers: On request.
❌ Scuba Diving equipment: On request.
Then, what are you waiting for? Join Oxybulles Diving in Thailand to participate in our PADI Assistant Instructor course and to meet our PADI Course Director on Phuket.
2025 - When will Alain Barrat run a PADI Assistant Instructor training in Rawai?
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January: from January 03 to 19.
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February: from January 31 to February 16.
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March: from Feb. 28 to March 16.
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April: from April 04 to 20.
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May: from May 02 to 18.
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June: from June 06 to 22.
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July: from July 04 to 20.
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August: from August 01 to 17.
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September: from September 05 to 21.
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October: from October 03 to 19.
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November: from November 07 to 23.
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December: from Nov. 28 to December 14.
Daily Schedule
Plan your schedule for your vacation and your training in Thailand! Our PADI Assistant Instructor courses are conducted by our Course Director, Alain Barrat, and are divided into three parts: Knowledge Development workshops, Confined Water workshops, and Open Water workshops.
How are your courses in Phuket structured?
Our next training will follow an IDC daily schedule!
2025 - Oxybulles Diving Rawai's Practical Application & Workshops.
Day 1
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Course orientation and administrative procedures.
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Workshop - Diving Theory.
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IDC's preparation workshop - Diving Theory.
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Workshop - How to use PADI eLearning.
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Workshop - How to Teach the RDP + eRDPml.
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Self-study.
Day 2
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IDC's preparation workshop - Skills circuit demonstrations.
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Afternoon OFF.
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Self-study.
Day 3
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Day OFF.
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Self-study.
Day 4
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IM's workshop - General Standards and Training Procedures.
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IM's workshop - Paperwork and Administrative Procedures.
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Workshop - PADI System.
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Workshop - Learning and Instruction.
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Workshop - Risks and PADI licenses Management.
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Self-study.
Day 5
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IM's workshop - Discover Scuba Diving.
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IM's workshop - Bubblemaker.
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IM's workshop - Seal Team.
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IM's workshop - Advanced Snorkeler.
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Workshop - Discover Scuba Diving.
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Workshop - Teaching in Confined Water.
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Workshop - CW Presentation #A's preparation.
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Self-study.
Day 6
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Dry workshop - CW Presentations #A.
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Workshop - CW Presentations #A.
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Workshop - OWD course's skills circuit demonstrations.
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Workshop - Teaching the Knowledge Development.
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Workshop - KD Presentation #A's preparation.
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Workshop - CW Presentation #B's preparation.
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Self-study.
Day 7
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Dry workshop - CW Presentations #B.
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Workshop - CW Presentations #B.
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400 m. & 10' (watermanship).
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Workshop - KD Presentations #A.
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Workshop - KD Presentation #B's preparation.
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Workshop - Sales techniques.
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Self-study.
Day 8
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Workshop - KD Presentations #B.
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Workshop - KD Presentation #C's preparation.
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IM's workshop - Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver courses.
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Workshop - Organize and set up the OWD course.
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IM's workshop - Rescue course.
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Dry workshop - Rescue course.
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Workshop - CW Presentations #C & #D's preparation.
Day 9
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Workshop - Rescue course's skills circuit demonstrations.
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Workshop - AID program's skills circuit demonstrations.
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Dry workshop - Adventures In Diving program.
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Afternoon OFF.
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Self-study.
Day 10
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Day OFF.
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Self-study.
Day 11
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Workshop - CW Presentations #C & #D.
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Workshop - KD Presentations #C.
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IM's workshop - Adventures In Diving program.
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Workshop - Continuing Education.
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IM's workshop - Divemaster course, member status & Professional Qualifications.
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Workshop - Teaching in Open Water.
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Workshop - OW Presentations #A, #B, #C & #D's preparation.
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Self-study.
Day 12
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Dry workshop - OW Presentations #A & #B.
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Workshops - OW Presentations #A & #B.
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Dry workshop - OW Presentations #C & #D.
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Workshops - OW Presentations #C & #D.
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Self-study.
