PFI Basic Freediving Instructor Exam

Once you have completed your Assistant Instructor certification you are ready to take the 2-day Basic Instructor Exam so you can start teaching your own PFI Freediving courses.

Program Pre-requisites

Minimum age of 21 years
Be certified as a PFI Assistant Instructor
Be certified as a PFI Safety / Supervisor Freediver
Be in good medical & physical condition and with above average swimming skills
Submit documentation proving current CPR, First Aid, Oxygen Administration and AED certification within 2 years.

Qualification of Graduates

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in teaching freediving activities as a PFI Instructor.

Schedule for Classroom / Pool and Open Water

2-days of theory exams, academic presentations, confined water and open water teaching presentations.

Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully complete the course students must:

Pass all academic knowledge quizzes and exams
Demonstrate mastery and understanding of Basic Instructor level supervision skills
Demonstrate mastery in confined water & open water skills
Demonstrate instructor level rescue and egress skills
Demonstrate safe and responsible diving practices
Present an academic presentation within the outlines of a passing score
Present a confined water & a open water teaching presentation within the outlines of a passing score.

Costs

This Basic Instructor Exam is $695. Membership and liability insurance is extra ($495 annually).

Locations

Find out specific information such as addresses, schedules and hotel info for each of our clinic locations.

Miami, Florida USA
Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
Newport Beach, California USA
Kona, Hawaii USA
Grand Cayman, BWI
Vancouver, BC Canada
Ottawa, ON Canada