If you’re serious about becoming a technical instructor and joining the ranks of DSAT technical instructors, the Tec Deep Diver Instructor course is an obvious choice. Teach others how to explore the mysteries of the deep.
What do I need to start?
- Be a renewed PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer or higher.
- Be a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
- Be a PADI Deep Diver Specialty Instructor certification or qualifying certification from another certification organization.
- Be a DSAT Tec Deep Diver certification or qualifying certification from another certification organization.
- Have a minimum of 270 logged dives with at least 25 stage decompression dives deeper than 40 metres/130 feet.
- Have certified a total of ten or more PADI Deep Divers and/or PADI Enriched Air Divers. Any combination that totals ten is acceptable.
- Have assisted with at least two DSAT Tec Deep Diver courses or one DSAT Tec Diver Level One course and one DSAT Tec Deep Diver course. If you hold another qualifying instructor certification, you must have taught or assisted with two qualifying courses (equivalent to the DSAT Tec Deep Diver course).
- Have successfully completed the Tec Deep Instructor Standards Exam and Tec Deep Instructor Theory and Practical Application Exam.
- Meet the Peer Review Waterskill requirements listed on the DSAT Tec Deep Instructor Application. A DSAT Tec Deep Instructor, or a PADI Instructor with another qualifying rating must verify your qualification and sign this portion of the application.
What will I do?
The DSAT Tec Deep Instructor course incorporates instructional philosophies and course goals that directly address the demanding and challenging nature of technical diving. The DSAT Tec Deep Instructor course prepares candidates to conduct the Tec Deep Diver course and addresses the philosophy, organization, practical considerations, promotion and other aspects of teaching the Tec Deep Diver course.
What can I teach?
As a Tec Deep Instructor, you’ll be qualified to
- Conduct the Discover Tec experience
- Teach the DSAT Tec Diver Level One course
- Teach the DSAT Tec Deep Diver course