OVERVIEW
The NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC)
is designed to train and qualify NAUI Instructor members. During the
course future instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba
diving in compliance with NAUI Diving Course Standards.
The ITC may be presented in two phases. If
done so, Phase One, called an Instructor Training Program (ITP), contains
all developmental training except for the final evaluations. During an ITP,
candidate practice performances must be evaluated by at least two
qualified evaluators, one of whom may be a STW completer and the other an
IT or CD. The ITP can be conducted in many formats, ranging in length from
a week to an internship over an extended period.
The second or final phase of an ITC so
organized is called the IQP, during which a Course Director must be in
residence and all final evaluations will be made.
The course assures the NAUI membership that
candidates who receive certification as NAUI Instructors have the
knowledge, skills, fitness and proper attitude to do so.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE
- General. Meet prerequisites applying to all Leadership courses.
- Dive Certification. Be a currently certified NAUI Assistant Instructor or NAUI
Divemaster; or a NAUI PREP Course graduate within the past 12 months.
- Equipment. Provide and be responsible for own instructor-level diving
equipment suitable for teaching in open water.
- Experience. Have at least 50 logged dives. Dives shall be varied in
environment, depth and activities.
- Materials. See current Guide to NAUI Membership. A detailed and current
list of necessary materials shall be provided each candidate in a
supplemental fact sheet for specific ITCs.
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