PADI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE in Phuket
Step into your career as a dive professional.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
✅ How to assist a PADI Instructor during training sessions
✅ Conduct knowledge development and confined water presentations
✅ Teach specific PADI programs (like Peak Performance Buoyancy or Project AWARE, once qualified)
✅ Build confidence for your upcoming Instructor course (OWSI or IDC)
Start your journey as a professional dive educator in Phuket, Thailand.
This course is your first step toward becoming a PADI Instructor. As a certified Assistant Instructor, you'll be able to assist with training, teach select PADI programs independently, and gain valuable teaching experience before moving on to the Instructor Development Course (IDC).
📋 Course Requirements
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Minimum certification: PADI Divemaster (or equivalent)
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At least 60 logged dives
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Valid EFR certification (within the last 24 months)
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Recent medical clearance (within the last 12 months)
🗓️ Duration & Schedule
The course in Phuket typically runs over 4 to 5 days, depending on group size and availability.
🕐 Flexible scheduling is available upon request to fit your needs.
💰 Course Price
฿23,800
✔️ Included in all the PADI AI Phuket Thailand:
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Resident PADI Course Director – Teaching the IDC as a full-time job
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Access to training pool – 3 levels: 1, 2 and 4 meters
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Mock-up exam and remediation all along the AI
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Extra Open Water and Confined Water Workshops: Rescue, Search and Recovery, Navigation, Knots, CESA…
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Your open water training in some of our best dive sites, great visibility, warm water…
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Assistance for visa
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Large and comfortable classroom
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Wireless access at the facility (classrooms and lounge)
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Language supports: French and English all the time. Other language on demand.
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Access to PADI library
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Unique job placement service
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FREE use of basic diving equipment during professional packages – BCD, regulator, mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit
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Your PADI Course Director will be with you during the entire AI
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❌ Not included in the package:
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IDC Crew Pack – 20,000 THB (E-Learning, Digital Crewpack)
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AI Application fees – 146 AUD
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Instructor equipment – mandatory during your course and your IE: Dive Computer, Compass, SMB, cutting tool, pocket mask
AUD – Australian Dollar
THB – Thai Baht