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The PADI Instructor Exam |
The Instructor Exam is usually completed
over 2 ½ days and is conducted by an Examiner
from PADI Head Office to make sure evaluations are
fair and impartial.
Using the same evaluation criteria
as used during the IDC, candidates are assessed to
make sure they have the necessary skills and knowledge
to become PADI Instructors.
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The IE is a continuation of the process started on
the IDC. There will be nothing new introduced during
the IE that you haven’t previously covered,
so if you pass the IDC you have already reached the
standards you need to pass the IE – you just
need to repeat your performance for a different evaluator!!
Although it’s easy for us to say, if you can
relax and make sure you prepare fully, the IE can
actually be a lot of fun!!
• You will need to pass all
areas of the IE to become certified as a PADI Instructor.
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The areas you will be evaluated on are:
Dive Theory Exams: Physics, Physiology, Skills &
the Environment, Equipment and the RDP.
PADI Standards Exam, a Knowledge Development
Teaching Presentation, a Confined Water Teaching Presentation,
Confined Water Skills Demonstration, an Open Water
Teaching Presentation and Rescue Course Exercise #
7 Demonstration.
 Once
you are successful on the IE you will receive a Certificate
of Completion. Your paperwork will be sent to PADI
head office for processing and it takes about 10-14
days before you receive teaching status as an Open
Water Scuba Instructor, and all the fun and the fantastic
lifestyle it brings with it. Where you go to use your
new qualification is up to you - you can choose one
of the many fantastic diving destinations around the
world: Go Pro - the possibilities are endless!!
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