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Become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
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Train with Alain Barrat / IDC in Phuket
Introduction
Turning your passion for diving into a professional career is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make. The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course is your gateway to teaching diving worldwide and joining the most respected community of dive professionals.
At Oxybulles Diving Rawai, Phuket, our OWSI program is led by Alain Barrat, a Swiss PADI Course Director & EFR Instructor Trainer with over 25 years of teaching experience. With his guidance, you’ll gain not only the skills to pass your Instructor Examination (IE), but also the confidence to succeed as a dive professional anywhere in the world.
Why Take Your OWSI with Oxybulles Diving Phuket?
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🧑🏫 Expert Instructor Trainer – Alain has been training instructors since 1998 and continues to mentor dive professionals at all levels.
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🌴 Perfect Location – Phuket offers world-class dive sites, a thriving diving industry, and year-round opportunities to gain experience.
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🤝 Personal Mentoring – Small group training ensures individual attention, feedback, and support throughout your IDC journey.
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🌍 International Recognition – As a PADI Instructor, you’ll be certified to teach the most respected scuba courses worldwide.
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🚀 Career Opportunities – With Phuket’s active dive industry and global demand, becoming a PADI Instructor opens doors across the world.
What is the PADI OWSI Program?
The OWSI course is part of an Instructor Development Course (IDC). It focuses on developing your teaching skills, refining your dive theory knowledge, and preparing you to guide students safely through PADI programs.
You will learn:
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Learn how to teach classroom, confined water, and open water sessions.
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Practice prescriptive teaching presentations.
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Review standards, procedures, and risk management.
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Develop confidence in supervising divers of all levels.
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Prepare for success at the Instructor Examination (IE).
Who Can Join the OWSI Course?
The OWSI is open to:
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Certified PADI Divemasters (or equivalent) with the required experience.
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Dive professionals from other agencies who wish to cross over to PADI.
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Passionate divers ready to take the step toward a professional career.
Why Phuket, Why Oxybulles?
Phuket is not only a diving paradise — it’s also one of the best places in the world to complete your IDC and OWSI training. With vibrant dive sites, a dynamic diving industry, and a strong community of instructors, it offers everything you need to learn, practice, and grow.
At Oxybulles, we combine the professionalism of a Swiss instructor with the welcoming atmosphere of a family dive center. You’ll feel supported, motivated, and fully prepared for your Instructor Examination.
Dates, Price & PADI fees
Our next course, planned and confirmed by Alain Barrat, is for the following dates!
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IDC Training: February.
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Venue & Orientation: On January 30th.
Oxybulles Diving is holding another Open Water Scuba Instructor course from February 27th.
Special requests for other dates in Rawai are also welcome.
2026 PADI IDC / OWSI @Oxybulles Diving Rawai.
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January: from January 02 to 18.
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February: from January 30 to February 15, or upon request.
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March: from Feb. 27 to March 15.
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April: from April 03 to 19.
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May: from May 01 to 17.
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June: from June 05 to 21.
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July: from July 03 to 19.
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August: from July 31 to August 16.
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September: from September 04 to 20.
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October: from October 02 to 18.
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November: from November 06 to 22.
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December: from November 27 to December 13.
Our PADI GoPro IDC / OWSI Pack
For one person.
Duration: over 18 days.
Price: from 35'000.- ฿.
Our PADI GoPro Indepth IDC Pack
For one person.
Duration: over 18 days.
Price: from 63'000.- ฿.
Our PADI GoPro Gold IDC Pack
For one person.
Duration: over 18 days.
Price: from 67'000.- ฿.
Our PADI GoPro Platinum IDC Pack
For one person.
Duration: over 21 days.
Price: from 83'000.- ฿.
Exclusive offers for all Online Packs' Bookings with us only.
For one person, a group of 2 or more people...
Duration: over 18 - 21 days.
Price: On request.
Our PADI Platinum IDC Packs include:
✅ Exclusive offers for Online Bookings.
✅ Exclusive: "Homemade Crew Pack" for our IDC Preparation Program.
✅ "PADI IDC Crew Pack": Digital/eLearning worth 12'000.- ฿.
✅ "PADI IDC Crew Pack": Slates worth 12'500.- ฿.
✅ "EFRI Crew Pack": 3 Instructor Guides worth 4'500.- ฿.
✅ Exclusive: "Homemade Crew Pack" for your Classroom & Water presentations.
✅ Exclusive: Online IDC.Prep.P - "Homemade workshops": Dive Theory & PADI Standards.
✅ Exclusive: On-site IDC.Prep.P - "Homemade workshops": Dive Theory & Diving Skills.
✅ Instructor Development Course: training delivered over 12 days.
✅ Exclusive: "PADI and Homemade workshops": 7 In-depth sessions in Confined Water.
✅ Exclusive: "PADI and Homemade workshops": 3 In-depth sessions in Open Water.
✅ Emergency First Response Instructor worth 14'000.- ฿.
Primary & Secondary care for adults and children training delivered over 2 days.
✅ Exclusive: "Homemade Crew Pack" for our IE Preparation Program.
✅ Exclusive: IE.Prep.P - "Homemade workshops": Half-day In-depth session in Confined Water.
✅ Exclusive: IE.Prep.P - "Homemade workshops": Half-day In-depth session in class.
✅ Coaching and/or support throughout the IDC and at the IE.
✅ IE will always follow our IDC over a period of 2 days.
🤝 The first IE's Passing rate remained unchanged at 100% in 2025.
✅ Exclusive: IE Pass Guarantee.
If you encounter any problems with the IE, the additional training will be free of charge.
✅ Master Scuba Diver Trainer worth 16'000.- ฿.
5 Instructor Specialties training, delivered over 3 or 4 days.
✅ Exclusive: 20% discount card on dive trips and equipment.
✅ "Work-Ready."
✅ "Job placement assistance."
✅ Accommodation.
✅ Lunches.
Our PADI Platinum IDC Packs don't include:
❌ IE participation fee: 1'190 AUD.
❌ EFRI processing fee: 242 AUD.
❌ OWSI processing fee: 350 AUD.
❌ Spec. Instructor processing fees: 139 AUD/spe.
❌ Scooter/Transfers: On request.
❌ Scuba Diving equipment: On request.
Start Your Instructor Journey Today
Becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor is more than a certification – it’s a life-changing opportunity. With Alain and Oxybulles Diving Rawai, you’ll receive the knowledge, mentoring, and confidence to succeed.
👉 Contact us today to plan your IDC and OWSI course in Phuket, and take the first step toward your diving career! As we've implemented an exclusive Online Booking offer, seats will fill up fast! Then! Early Birds booking - first come, first served!
Contact us and book online, whether you attend one of our PADI IDC training programs with a friend or a family member... Receive an exclusive discount from us!
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