Prerequisites
Prior to participating on an AUSI Scuba Instructor Training Program candidates are required to meet the following course prerequisites:- Be at least 18 years of age,
- Be medically fit to scuba dive (In Australia a medical certificate to AS/NZS 2299.1 is required),
- Be a certified AUSI Level I Scuba Instructor or approved equivalent
- Have completed at least 60 scuba dives in varying conditions,
- Have a current work place first aid certificate,
- Have a current CPR certificate
- Have a current oxygen equipment certificate, and
- Have completed pre-course assessment with an AUSI Level II Scuba Instructor or higher.
Pre-course Assessment
Before entry on an AUSI Instructor training course the prospective candidate must complete the following within three months prior to the commencement date of the course:- Complete all lesson reviews from AUSI Level II to Level VI Scuba Diver,
- Gain no less than 90% on the AUSI Level VI Scuba Diver Theory Test,
- Swim, without the use of aids 200 metres (220 yds) in no more than 5 minutes then stay afloat for 10 minutes,
- Snorkel swim, while neutrally buoyant, 800 metres (880 yds) in no more than 16 minutes,
- In the ocean, snorkel swim wearing but not using normal scuba, 1000 metres (1100 yds) in no more than 50 minutes,
- In the ocean on scuba underwater using a compass swim a triangle of 30 metre (33 yd) sides and finish no more than 5 metres (6 yds) from the start point, and
- In the ocean on scuba underwater without the use of navigational aids, swim out and back on a straight line a distance of 25 metres (27 yds) finishing no more than 5 metres (6 yds) from the starting point .
Training
The AUSI Scuba Instructor training course is designed to train the prospective instructor to the key areas of scuba diver training, namely:- Classroom Presentation,
- Practical Skills Training,
- Ocean Student Dives, and
- Student Assessment.
Assessment
Assessment is based on course results plus the results of a final examination conducted by an independent AUSI Scuba Instructor Examiner.Course assessment is based on results received during the course in the following areas:
- Classroom Presentations,
- Practical Skill Presentations,
- Dive Leadership Assessments, and
- Rescue Skills.
Final assessment is based on performance in the following areas:
- AUSI Diving Theory Knowledge Examination - Closed book examination,
- AUSI Standards and Procedures Examination - Open book examination,
- Classroom Presentation,
- Practical Skill Training, and
- Dive Leadership Assessment.
Results
Pass: A pass is awarded when the candidate achieves a pass in each of the following- AUSI Instructor Theory Knowledge Examination,
- AUSI Standards & Procedures Examination,
- Classroom Presentations,
- Practical Presentation,
- Dive Leadership Assessments, and
- Rescue Skills
Provisional: Provisional status can only be awarded to a candidate when only one section is failed. The candidate will be given a minimum of three months and maximum of six months to complete a retest in that area.
Fail: Awarded when the candidate receives a fail in more than one area.
Course Timetable
Below is a suggested ten-day course timetable for the AUSI Scuba Instructor course:| Friday | 19:00 | Introduction | |||
| 20:00 | Theory – AUSI Philosophy | ||||
| Saturday | 08:00 | Theory – Classroom Presentation | |||
| 10:00 | Lesson Planning (Group Exercise) | ||||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | Theory – Practical Skill Teaching | ||||
| 15:00 | Practical Skill Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 18:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 19:00 | Theory – Medical Aspects of Scuba Diving | ||||
| 20:30 | Classroom Presentations (One per candidate) | ||||
| Sunday | 08:00 | Theory – Ocean Training Dives | |||
| 10:00 | Practical Dive Leaderships (Group Exercise) | ||||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | Classroom Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 17:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 19:00 | Theory – Legal Aspects of Diving Instruction | ||||
| Monday | 08:00 | Theory – Student Assessment and Certification | |||
| 09:00 | Practical Skill Presentations (One per candidate) | ||||
| 10:00 | Rescue - Review and Assessment | ||||
| 11:00 | Theory – Continuing Education | ||||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | Theory – Dive School Administration | ||||
| 15:00 | Classroom Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 18:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 20:00 | Practical Skill Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| Tuesday | 08:00 | Practical Dive Leaderships (Ocean) | |||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | Classroom Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 15:00 | Practical Skill Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 18:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 19:00 | Classroom Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| Wednesday | 08:00 | Practical Dive Leaderships (Ocean) | |||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | Classroom Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 15:00 | Practical Skill Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 18:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 19:00 | Classroom Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| Thursday | 08:00 | Practical Dive Leaderships (Ocean) | |||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | Classroom Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 15:00 | Practical Skill Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 18:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 19:00 | AUSI Instructor Theory Knowledge Examination | ||||
| Friday | 08:00 | Practical Dive Leaderships (Ocean) | |||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | Classroom Presentations (Two per candidate) | ||||
| 15:00 | Practical Skill Presentations (Final Seessment) | ||||
| 18:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 19:00 | Classroom Presentations (Final Seessment) | ||||
| Saturday | 08:00 | Practical Dive Leaderships (Final Assessment) | |||
| 12:00 | Lunch | ||||
| 13:00 | AUSI Standards and Procedures Examination | ||||
| 15:00 | Repeat Tests (if necessary) | ||||
| 18:00 | Dinner | ||||
| 20:00 | Results and De-brief | ||||
| Sunday | 08:00 | Social Day or Spare Day, if necessary | |||
