NAUI assistant instructor course??

[jbd]

As some of you may remember I was just starting to work on my assistant instructor course last fall. I wasn't in good enough shape to pass the swim test prior to actually aking the course and then my instructor/shop owner died in a fire. Well the diving season is soon to start and I would like to get this course done. this year. Problem is that everything is a long way from me.

My big question right now is--how long does it take to complete this course on average? I know there is a certain amount of academic time and water time required as well as the time to demonstrate swimming, skin diving and scuba skills. Also I know that I would have to do some teaching.

I guess what I'm looking for is how many days will it be--2, 5, 8, 10 or 12 etc. Or in otherwords how many days will I have drive over 200 miles to get this done.

 

[neil]

jbd,
It really depends on how your instructor has formatted the class. NAUI S&P says the course can be done in about 20 hours total, with a minimum of one OW dive also, but that's just an estimate.
It can be done in 2 weekends if you go in with all the prerequisites taken care of. Sorry about that drive. Wow, 200 miles! That's dedication. Good luck!

Neil

 

[jbd]

one other question if you don't mind. Can any NAUI instructor teach this course to me or do I need to find an instructor with specific credentials?

 

[carlislere]

jbd,
Any active status NAUI instructor can teach the NAUI AI course. Best of luck with the course. That is some dedication for the drive you have to make and I applaud you for it. Make the most of it.

Ron