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Become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
" Train and complete your 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.
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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How to teach classroom, confined water, and open water sessions.
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Practice prescriptive teaching presentations.
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Mastering 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).
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.
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 are 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 (IE).
Our next PADI IDC & OWSI training.
Our next course, planned and confirmed by Alain Barrat, is for the following dates!
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IDC Training: April.
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Venue & Orientation: On April 03rd.
Oxybulles Diving is holding another IDC,
Open Water Scuba Instructor course from May 01st.
Special requests for other dates in Rawai are also welcome.
Our PADI IDC & OWSI training for 2026.
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January: from January 02nd to 18th.
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February: from January 30th to February 15th.
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March: from February 27 to March 15th.
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April: from April 3rd to 19th, or on request.
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May: from May 01st to 17th.
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June: from June 05th to 21st.
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July: from July 03rd to 19th.
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August: from July 31 to August 16th.
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September: from September 04th to 20th.
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October: from October 02nd to 18th.
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November: from November 06th to 22nd.
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December: from November 27th to December 13th.
Our PADI GoPro In-Depth IDC Pack
For one person.
Duration: over 18 days.
Price: starts from 35'000.- ฿.
Exclusive offers for Online Bookings
For one person, a group of two or more...
Duration: over 18 days.
Best Price: on request.
👉 Contact us, book and pay online:
🫵 First-come... First-served!
Our PADI GoPro In-Depth IDC Pack includes:
✅ Exclusive offers for Online Bookings.
✅ Exclusive: accommodation add-on.
✅ Exclusive: rental scooter add-on.
✅ Exclusive: diving discount card - 20%.
✅ Full training spread out over 18 days.
✅ IDC - Instructor Development Course workshops over 14 days.
✅ EFRI - Emergency First Response Instructor workshops over 2 days.
✅ IE - Instructor Examination over 2 days.
✅ Coaching and/or support throughout the IDC and at the IE.
Our PADI GoPro Gold IDC Pack
For one person.
Duration: over 18 days.
Price: starts from 63'000.- ฿.
Exclusive offers for Online Bookings
For one person, a group of two or more...
Duration: over 18 days.
Best Price: on request.
👉 Contact us, book and pay online:
🫵 First-come... First-served!
Our PADI GoPro Gold IDC Pack includes:
✅ PADI GoPro In-Depth IDC Pack. +
✅ Exclusive: "Alain Crew-Pak" for your IDC's Preparation.
✅ "PADI IDC Digital Crew-Pak".
✅ "PADI IDC Candidate Slates-Pak".
✅ "EFR Instructor Crew-Pak".
✅ Exclusive: "Alain Crew-Pak" for your IDC's presentations.
✅ Exclusive: Online IDC Prep - "Alain workshops".
✅ Exclusive: On-site IDC Prep - "Alain workshops".
✅ Exclusive: "PADI IDC workshops and Alain workshops".
✅ Exclusive: "Alain Crew-Pak" for your IE's Preparation.
✅ Exclusive: IE Prep - "Alain workshops".
🤝 Exclusive: IE Pass Guarantee.
🤝 Exclusive: "Work-Ready with Job placement assistance".
Our PADI GoPro Platinum IDC Pack
For one person.
Duration: over 21 days.
Price: starts from 78'000.- ฿.
Exclusive offers for Online Bookings
For one person, a group of two or more...
Duration: over 21 days.
Best Price: on request.
👉 Contact us, book and pay online:
🫵 First-come... First-served!
Our PADI GoPro Platinum IDC Pack includes:
✅ PADI GoPro Gold IDC Pack.+
✅ Master Scuba Diver Trainer Preparation course over 3 to 4 days.
✅ Exclusive: Master Scuba Diver Trainer Internship add-on.
Our PADI GoPro IDC Packs don't include:
❌ IE participation fee: 1'190 AUD.
❌ EFRI processing fee: 252 AUD.
❌ OWSI processing fee: 364 AUD.
❌ Spec. Instructor processing fees: 145 AUD/spe.
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.
👌 Take the first step toward your diving career by planning your IDC in Phuket with Alain Barrat!
🫵 First-come... First-served!
👉 Contact us, book and pay online:
Receive an exclusive discount, and get the best price!
Whether you attend one of our PADI IDC training programs alone, with a friend, or a family member...
Take advantage of our exclusive Online Early Bird Booking offer! Places are limited and selling fast!
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