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Basic Instructor Course
Once you have completed your Assistant Instructor certification you are ready to take the 2-day Basic Instructor Exam so you can start teaching your own PFI Freediving courses.
2009 Basic Instructor Freediver Course
| Start Date | End Date | Notes | Cost | Availability | Course Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | Membership and liability insurance is extra ($495 annually). | 695.00 | Sign Up | Curriculum |
Program Pre-requisites
• Minimum age of 21 years• Be certified as a PFI Assistant Instructor
• Be certified as a PFI Safety / Supervisor Freediver
• Be in good medical & physical condition and with above average swimming skills
• Submit documentation proving current CPR, First Aid, Oxygen Administration and AED certification within 2 years.
Qualification of Graduates
Upon successful completion of this course, graduates may engage in teaching Freediving activities as a PFI Instructor.Schedule for Classroom / Pool and Open Water
2-days of theory exams, academic presentations, confined water and open water teaching presentations.Graduation Requirements
In order to successfully complete the course students must:• Pass all academic knowledge quizzes and exams
• Demonstrate mastery and understanding of Basic Instructor level supervision skills
• Demonstrate mastery in confined water & open water skills
• Demonstrate instructor level rescue and egress skills
• Demonstrate safe and responsible diving practices
• Present an academic presentation within the outlines of a passing score
• Present a confined water & an open water teaching presentation within the outlines of a passing score.
