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Assistant Instructor Course

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Introduction

This is an Assistant Instructor certification for individuals wishing to learn the fundamentals of teaching and the use of educational tools and systems, educational philosophies, assisting and supervising breath hold divers during training and recreational freediving.

Program Pre-requisites
  • Minimum age of 21 years
  • Be certified as a PFI Intermediate Freediver or higher
  • 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 co-teaching freediving activities under the direct supervision of a PFI Instructor.
  • Graduates may also be qualified to enroll in the Instructor Evaluation program for qualification as a Basic Freediver Instructor or higher (experience dependent).
Schedule for Classroom / Pool and Open Water
  • Classroom time - 16 Hours
  • Confined water time - 8 Hours
  • Open water dive time - 4.5 Hours
Graduation Requirements

In order to successfully complete the course students must:

  • Pass all academic knowledge quizzes and exams
  • Demonstrate mastery and understanding of Assistant 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.
Cost

This 4-day course is $495. Membership and liablility insurance is extra ($345 annually).

What next?

After certification as a PFI Assistant Freediving Instructor you can take the 2-day PFI Basic Instructor Exam to become an instructor. This means you will be able to teach your own PFI Freediving courses. PFI will even help advertise your PFI courses on our webiste!

Locations where this course is offered

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