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 NAUI Assistant Instructor
As an AI, you will be authorized to teach all aspects of
skin and scuba diving under the supervision of a NAUI Instructor. This is the
best possible way to develop your instructional skills. The rating can be a step
toward full Instructor, or an end in itself. Match your time, talent and
interests with the NAUI programs near you, and enjoy the adventure of personal
and professional enhancement as a NAUI leader.
Overview
The NAUI Assistant Instructor
rating is a NAUI leadership-level certification. The program is designed to
introduce students to diving instruction basics. It also tests individuals
in fundamental water skills needed to be capable assistants. Certification
authorizes individuals to assist active-status NAUI Instructors in the
conduct of dive training. NAUI Assistant Instructor certification is a
highly recommended step in the progression to NAUI Instructor.
Qualifications of Graduates
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A current NAUI Assistant Instructor is qualified
to assist active-status NAUI Instructors in teaching skin and scuba diving
during sanctioned diving courses provided the activities and locale are
similar to those of the training. Additional training or experience is to be
obtained by the Assistant Instructor who desires to assist in highly
specialized training activities, such as deep, wreck penetration, cavern or
ice dives.
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A NAUI Assistant Instructor and can be counted
toward student-instructor ratios.
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After assisting an active-status NAUI Instructor
with at least one complete, NAUI Scuba Diver course a current NAUI Assistant
Instructor is qualified, if all other prerequisites are met, to enter a NAUI
Instructor Training Course (ITC). (Attending a NAUI Instructor Preparatory
(PREP) Program and certification as a NAUI Divemaster are recommended prior
to attending an ITC.)
Prerequisites for Entering the Course
- General
- Meet the requirements applying to all Leadership courses. (See “Policies
Applying to Leadership Courses.”)
- Materials
- (See current guide to NAUI membership.)
- Diver Certification
- Certification as NAUI Master Scuba Diver and NAUI Scuba Rescue Diver or
their equivalent. Divers with evidence of equivalent training and experience
may be enrolled provided they pass the NAUI Master Scuba Diver written
examination with a minimum score of 75%.
- Experience
- Have at least 20 logged open water scuba dives. Dives shall be varied in
environment, depth and activities.
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