PRO Diving in Malta
Do you posses the passion to teach? Have you ever thought of becoming a professional scuba diving instructor?
Here at Watercolours Dive Centre we offer the possibilities of becoming either a PADI or IANTD scuba diving instructor. If the technical diving world is what excites you we also offer the possibilities of becoming an IANTD Technical Scuba Diving Instructor.
Sergio, our Tec Instructor Trainer, has formulated some amazing Tec Instructor courses for you.
Below is a selection of different courses to choose from. Should you require any professional guidance we are always here to offer our support.
This is the first professional status within the PADI system.
The course involves active participation alongside the instructors whilst training student divers in both theory & practice, assisting in Open Water dives & other coursework activities.
Duration | Minimum age
10 days | 18 years
WHAT DOES THIS ACTIVITY INVOLVE
This is the first professional status within the PADI system. The course involves active participation alongside the instructors whilst training student divers in both theory & practice, assisting in Open Water dives & other coursework activities.
Prior to certification the candidate will be assessed in waterman-ship & rescue skills & will be required to sit for a theory examination.
Professional membership with PADI is extra. Many dive centers worldwide employ Dive Masters as Dive Guides.
As a PADI Dive Master you’ll need to be insured and your certification level maintained.
Pricing
PADI Dive Master course – 600 €
PADI Dive Master Crew Pack – 260 €
*Final price does not include certification costs.
Duration | Price
9 days | Price on request
Purpose
This Program is designed to train qualified IANTD Dive Masters or IANTD Assistant Instructors as IANTD Open Water or Open Water EANx Instructors.
Prerequisites
1. Certification Requirements:
a. Must be qualified as an:
I. IANTD Divemaster or higher or equivalent.
II. IANTD Deep Diver or equivalent
III. IANTD CPR or equivalent
IV. IANTD First Aid or equivalent
V. IANTD Oxygen Administrator or equivalent
► NOTE: First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Administrator may be conduct in conjunction with the program but training hours do not count to the minimum required.
► NOTE: Must be qualified as an EANx Diver with proof of a minimum of 10 dives on EANx to be able to teach EANx as an Open Water instructor.
► NOTE: As long as ALL the other prerequisites are meet, the Divemaster, Dive Supervisor or Assistant Instructor program can be conducted in conjunction with the IDP and 40 hours can be counted towards the IDP minimum hours.
► The Divemaster, Dive Supervisor or Assistant Instructor certification shall be issued before attenting the IDE.
► NOTE: If taking the program using Sidemount configuration, the candidate must also be qualified as IANTD Open Water Sidemount Diver.
2. Age requirement:
a. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
3. Dive Experience:
a. Must provide proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 15 were Deep Diver dives between 90 fsw (27 msw) and 130 fsw (39 msw) and at least 6 months of diving experience.
I. Dive experience must include dives in a variety of environments including but not limited to Night Dive/Limited Visibility, Navigation, Marine Ecology, Deep Dive or any other ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED PROGRAM.
Program Content
1. A 9 day Program directing the Instructor candidate in the methods and techniques of training IANTD Divers.
2. Teaching experience must be acquired by assisting (in both theory and practice) in a series of actual or simulated training sessions under the direct supervision and assessment of the IT.
3. Complete review of the Standards and Procedures (S & P) by the IT.
4. Complete written exam on all topic areas able to teach, S & P’s as well as risk mitigation.
5. Confined Water and Open Water practical skills of the IANTD Open Water Program are to be explained and practiced.
6. Presentation level proficiency in the practical skills, and the ability to teach and evaluate on them effectively, according to IT discretion must be demonstrated by all candidates.
► NOTE: Candidates shall not be given information in advance, on the precise skill to be assessed.
7. All lecture topics in the following IANTD Diver Program slides must be studied by the candidates and discussed in class:
a. IANTD Open Water Diver
b. IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver
c. IANTD Deep Diver
d. IANTD Rescue Diver
e. IANTD Dive Master
8. A selection of IANTD slides chosen by the IT shall be presented by the candidates, following the processes of
lecture preparation, planning and delivery.
► NOTE: Proficiency level in lecturing skills according to IT discretion must be demonstrated by all candidates.
► NOTE: Candidates shall not be given information in advance, on the precise topic to be assessed.
9. All lectures completed with IANTD Course specific Slides pertaining to the theory in the IANTD Instructor Trainer Slides.
10. All candidates must demonstrate the ability to control and supervise a diving group in an effective manner, according to IT discretion.
► NOTE: Candidates eligible to teach EANx as a specialty must demonstrate ability to demonstrate ability to do so.
11. The IANTD IDP shall be conducted by an IANTD Instructor Trainer
a. In order to complete the IDP, the Instructor candidate shall complete the following:
I. Present and be approved on:
i. Two (2) Academic Presentation
ii. Two (2) Confined Water Presentation
iii. Two (2) Open Water Presentation
iv. Proficiency on Rescue Skills.
b. In order to complete the IDP, the Instructor candidate shall complete an IDE
12. The IANTD IDE shall be a final evaluation conducted by an IANTD Instructor Trainer who is a different IT than the one who conducted the IDP
a. Final Instructor Exam
I. Complete written exam on all topic areas able to teach and Risk Mitigation
II. Final Instructor Standards & Procedures Exam
b. Present and be approved on:
I. One (1) Academic Presentation
II. One (1) Confined Water Presentation
III. One (1) Open Water Presentation
IV. Proficiency on Rescue Skills.
Equipment Requirements
1. IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Kit.
2. Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Diver Program the Instructor plans to teach are mandatory.
3. Fulfill all Equipment Requirements as specified in the general Sport Diver Programs overview.
Program Limits
1. Student to Instructor Trainer Ratio:
a. There may be no more than 6 candidates per Instructor Trainer.
► NOTE: This ratio may be increased by two (2) candidates for each Assisting IANTD Instructor, up to a maximum of 10 candidates with two (2) IANTD Instructors per class session.
2. No dives may be conducted to depths greater than 130 fsw (39 msw).
3. A minimum of 100 hours of training shall be conduct under direct supervision of an IANTD IT.
► NOTE: At the IT’s discretion up to 40 (forty) hours of training from the Divemaster, Dive Supervisor or Assistant Instructor program may be credit towards the minimum hours required.
4. All appropriate safety stops must be performed.
Qualification Renewal
1. Teach a minimum of two (2) IANTD Open Water Diver Programs annually, or co-teach three (3) IANTD Open Water Diver Programs.
2. Fulfill all Qualification Renewal requirements stated under IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Programs.
Water Skills Development
► NOTE: Candidates shall demonstrate to the IT responsible judgment on site criteria including weather, depth, visibility, water movement and level of supervision required.
► NOTE: To be allowed to teach the Open Water Free Diver Program must demonstrate ability to free dive to 50 fsw (15 msw) by actually doing a free diver.
1. Complete Watermanship Evaluation.
2. Confined water practical skills from the following programs must be explained and practiced:
a. IANTD Open Water program;
b. IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver program;
c. Deep Diver program;
d. Rescue Diver program.
3. Stress Management Drill:
a. Remove SCUBA gear and make an ESA,
b. At the surface, swim 30 feet (9 meters) from the point of ditching SCUBA.
c. After taking three (3) breaths surface dive swim to and don SCUBA gear
d. Manual (either simulated or actual) gas share for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters) while maintaining a minimum swim pace of 75 feet (23 meters) per minute.
4. Surface Swim Scenario:
a. Swim on back with full SCUBA gear on for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters),
b. Then remove SCUBA gear and use it as a front mounted platform
c. Then swim an additional 300 feet (90 meters).
5. Perform valve shutdowns and regulator switches simulating equipment failure in less than one (1) minute.
6. Deploy a lift bag in less than 11⁄2 minute.
7. Demonstrate an open water rescue of a diver from a depth no greater than 20 fsw (6 msw), including:
a. Recognition of emergency situations.
b. Controlled casualty recovery from depth.
c. Effective emergency surface actions.
d. Removal of equipment.
e. Surface tow for a distance of about 100 feet (30 meters) while simulating rescue breaths.
f. Casualty recovery from water.
g. Simulation of full application of emergency plan including coordination with local emergency services.
8. Demonstrate practical lesson planning, preparation and conduct for both confined and open water skills. Procedure must include the following:
► NOTE: The Confined Water Skills shall be selected from the appropriate Instructor level.
a. Preparation.
b. Planning.
c. Briefing.
d. Skill demonstration.
e. Student practice and group supervision and control.
f. Problem recognition and solving.
g. Student evaluation.
h. Debriefing.
9. Demonstrate proficiency in illustrating and teaching any IANTD Open Water Program practical skills (confined water and open water) as per assignments given by IT.
10. Candidates shall be exposed to simulated:
a. In-water emergencies,
b. Group dynamics,
c. Behavioral problems
d. Typical learning difficulties.
11. Complete all skills as required for Instructor status.
12. Complete OW teaching skills for Deep Diver Program on at least one (1) dive, and demonstrate other OW teaching skills on a second dive per assignment given by IT.
After Certified
1. After certified, the Open Water Instructor will be able to teach the following IANTD programs:
a. IANTD Open Water program;
b. IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver program;
c. IANTD Deep Diver program;
d. IANTD Rescue Diver program.
► NOTE: If the IANTD Instructor is not an IANTD Instructor for IANTD CPR, IANTD Diving First Aid and IANTD Oxygen Administrator, the diver must be already certified for this levels by another IANTD Instructor or
have equivalent qualifications with this levels.
e. IANTD Dive Master program
► NOTE: If diving in conditions significantly different from those previously experienced the Assistant Instructor shall require an appropriate orientation.
Physical Evaluation
1. Complete the Sport Diving Instructor Watermanship.
Minimum certification requirements:
Satisfactorily complete the course written examination.
Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently.
Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution.
Duration | Price
7 days | Price on request
Purpose
1. This Program is designed to train qualified IANTD Advanced EANx Supervisors, who are not already Scuba Instructors, to teach IANTD Sport Diving Programs.
Prerequisites
1. Certification Requirements:
a. Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced EANx Supervisor or equivalent.
b. Must be qualified as an Oxygen Provider, CPR and Diving First Aid
► Complete these qualifications in conjunction with the IEC.
► NOTE: If taking the program using Sidemount configuration, the candidate must also be qualified as IANTD Tek Open Water Sidemount Diver.
2. Age Requirement:
a. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
3. Dive Experience:
a. Must provide proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which:
I. At least 50 were a combination of Deep Diver dives between 90 fsw (27 msw) and 130 fsw (39 msw) Advanced EANx dives with at least 25 decompression dives within the Advanced EAnx limits.
II. Must have assisted in at least three (3) courses from one (1) or more of the following IANTD Qualification Programs:
i. Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, EANx Diver, Deep Diver, and Advanced EANx Diver prior to being qualified at the Instructor level.
Program Content
1. A 7 day Program directing the Instructor candidate in the methods and techniques of training IANTD Divers.
► Upgrade program 3 days
Equipment Requirements
1. IANTD Advanced EANx Diver Student Kit plus Kits related to all other IANTD programs that the Candidate is qualified to teach.
2. IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Kit.
3. All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Advanced EANx Diver Program are mandatory.
Program Limits
1. The IDP is staffed by at least one (1) Open Water IT plus one (1) other Advanced EANx Instructors.
2. Same as for the IANTD Advanced EANx Diver Program.
Qualification Renewal
1. Teach a minimum of three (3) IANTD Diver Programs annually which (2) two must be your highest level.
► NOTE: If the instructor has any overhead environment qualification, one (1) class must be the highest overhead environment and one (1) must be the highest level for Open Water.
(Ex.: 1 Advanced ENAx Program and 1 Introductory to Cave Diver Program) , or co-teach three (4) IANTD Diver Programs which two (2) must be as defined above.
After Certified
1. After certified, the Advanced EANx Instructor will be able to teach the following IANTD programs: a. IANTD Open Water program
b. IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver program
c. IANTD Deep Diver program
d. IANTD Rescue Diver program
e. IANTD Dive Master program
f. EANx Diver program
g. Advanced EANx Diver program
► NOTE: If diving in conditions significantly different from those previously experienced the Assistant Instructor shall require an appropriate orientation.
Physical Evaluation
1. Complete the Sport Diving Instructor Watermanship
Minimum certification requirements:
Satisfactorily complete the course written examination
Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently
Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
Duration | Price
7 days | Price on requestPurpose
This Program is designed to allow Instructors to teach Recreational Trimix and Advanced Recreational Trimix, including all other programs an Advanced EANx Instructor may teach.Prerequisites
► Must meet all qualifications for Advanced Recreational Trimix Instructor or equivalent and complete either the Advanced Recreational Trimix IDP or Advanced Recreational Trimix IEC. 1. Certification Requirements: a. Must be qualified as an IANTD Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver Supervisor or Normoxic Trimix Supervisor. b. Must be qualified as an Oxygen Provider, CPR and Diving First Aid. ► Complete these qualifications in conjunction with the IDP or IEC. ► NOTE: If taking the program using Sidemount configuration, the candidate must also be qualified as IANTD Open Water Sidemount Diver. 2. Age Requirement: a. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. 3. Dive Experience: a. Must provide proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which: I. At least 50 were a combination of Deep Diver dives between 90 fsw (27 msw) and 150 fsw (45 msw) Advanced EANx dives with at least 25 decompression dives within the Advanced EANx or Advanced Recreational Trimix limits. II. Prior to being qualified at the Recreational Trimix Instructor level it must have assisted in at least three (3) courses from one (1) or more of the following IANTD Qualification Programs: i. Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, EANx Diver, Deep Diver, and Advanced EANx Diver and Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver.Program Content
1. A 7 day Program directing the Instructor candidate in the methods and techniques of training IANTD Divers. ► Upgrade program 3 daysEquipment Requirements
1. All Equipment Requirements listed in the IANTD Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver Program are mandatory. 2. IANTD Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver Student Kit.Program Limits
1. Same as for the IANTD Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver Program.Qualification Renewal
1. Teach a minimum of three (3) IANTD Diver Programs annually which (2) two must be your highest level. ► NOTE: If the instructor has any overhead environment qualification, one (1) class must be the highest overhead environment and one (1) must be the highest level for Open Water. (Ex.: 1 Advanced Recreational Trimix Program and 1 Introductory to Cave Diver Program) , or co-teach three (4) IANTD Diver Programs which two (2) must be as defined above.Water Skills Development
1. Complete Watermanship skills from the Advanced EANx crossover program. 2. To be allowed to teach the OW Free Diver Program must demonstrate ability to free dive to 50 fsw (15 msw) by actually doing a free dive. 3. Stress Management Skill: a. Remove SCUBA gear, underwater. b. Make an ESA. c. Swim 30 feet (9 meters) from the point of ditching SCUBA. d. After taking 3 breaths free dive to the SCUBA unit and don SCUBA gear. 4. Surface Skill: a. Swim on back with full SCUBA gear on for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters), b. Remove SCUBA gear and use it as a front mounted platform. c. Swim an additional 300 feet (90 meters). 5. Perform valve shutdowns and regulator switches simulating equipment failure in less than 1 minute. 6. Deploy a lift bag in less than 11⁄2 minute. 7. Demonstrate all skills taught in Deep Diver and Advanced EANx Diver Programs, as well as other OW skills as assigned by the IT. 8. Demonstrate teaching Rescue Diver skills as per IT assignment. 9. Demonstrate proficiency in illustrating and teaching water skills in IANTD Programs as per assignments given by IT. 10. Complete all skills as required for Instructor status. 11. Complete OW teaching skills for Deep Diver and Advanced EANx Diver Program on at least one (1) dive, and demonstrate other OW teaching skills on a second dive per assignment given by IT. 12. Demonstrate the ability to use malfunctioning equipment as follows: with SCUBA units placed 40 feet (12 meters) apart swim to the first unit which is to have the non-return exhaust valve removed from the second stage. Take at least three (3) breaths from it, swim to the second unit that will have a dislocated diaphragm and take at least three (3) breaths from it. Swim to a third unit which will be adjusted to give a rapid free flow when turned on and breathe from this unit for at least three (3) breaths. If the candidate surfaces before completing all three (3) steps, he or she will be allowed up to three (3) additional attempts. 13. Perform a SCUBA bailout.After Certified
1. After certified, the Advanced EANx Instructor will be able to teach the following IANTD programs: a. IANTD Open Water program b. IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver program c. IANTD Deep Diver program d. IANTD Rescue Diver program e. IANTD Dive Master program f. EANx Diver program g. Advanced EANx Diver program ► NOTE: If diving in conditions significantly different from those previously experienced the Assistant Instructor shall require an appropriate orientation.Physical Evaluation
1. Complete the Sport Diving Instructor WatermanshipMinimum certification requirements:
Satisfactorily complete the course written examination Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution 
