Instructor Training Course (ITC)
NAUI values and respects the knowledge, skills and abilities of its instructors.
As such, NAUI Instructors are authorized and can be approved to teach every level of diving in which they possess the training, knowledge and experience. NAUI also allows its instructors to develop their own "instructor specified" specialty courses.
Overview
The NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC) is designed to train and qualify NAUI Instructor member applicants. During the course candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving in compliance with NAUI diving course standards.The course assures the NAUI membership that candidates who receive certification as NAUI Instructors have the knowledge, skills, fitness and proper attitude to do so.
Qualifications of Graduates:
- Certified NAUI Instructor course graduates are qualified to apply for NAUI Instructor membership in any status provided for in the bylaws of the association.
- An active-status NAUI Instructor may independently teach NAUI sanctioned courses and authorize NAUI certification for graduates. An active-status NAUI Instructor may independently conduct NAUI recognition and experience programs and authorize formal recognition for graduates.
- An active-status NAUI Instructor who completes a NAUI-DAN First Aid Instructor orientation, who has completed all required NAUI-DAN orientation modules and is using the NAUI-DAN training and support materials, may teach the NAUI-DAN First Aid programs.
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Includes:
- Includes all instruction and confined water fees.
- Includes NAUI Instructor Team Kit
Fee does not include:
- NAUI annual membership dues/registration ($280 New NAUI instructor. $180 Member moving from Divemaster to Instructor).
- Admissions to open water site.
- Lodging/transportation
Prerequisites For Entering The Course
- Minimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course.
- Current certification as a NAUI Assistant Instructor or NAUI Divemaster or other agency leaders.
- Current certification in NAUI First Aid for Dive Professionals or equivalent (DFA Pro)
- We will be offering DFA Pro classes for instructor candidates before the leadership conference.
- Current certification in NAUI Oxygen Provider or equivalent.
- Certified as a NAUI Nitrox Diver or equivalent.
- A minimum of 60 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 30 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.
- Instructor candidates must pass the NAUI Instructor Prequalification Examination prior to the start of the ITC.
- Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.
Gear
- Instructor candidates must provide and be responsible for the care and maintenance of ALL THEIR OWN diving equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, computer).
- Since Advanced Open Water, Rescue, Master Diver, and DFA Pro certifications are prerequisites for this course, the following personal gear is required: primary and backup lights, tank light, throw bag, 10 ft webbing, first aid kit/pocket mask, dive slate, DSMB, finger spool/reel, and compass.
- All required gear can be purchased from the newly renovated Louisville Dive Center retail shop. As a Instructor candidate, you are eligible for a 20% discount on gear purchases.
The course will be conducted using hybrid learning (virtual and in person classroom sessions), as well as in person confined and open water sessions.
Check with your Louisville Dive Center NAUI Instructor Trainer, Course Director or Course Director Trainer for information.
Please note:
- Although you will be interning with us at the Louisville Dive Center as part of this program, this internship does not guarantee future employment with our facility upon completion of your certification.
- You may be subject to cancellation/rescheduling fees.