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 QUALIFICATIONS
OF GRADUATES
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.
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.
A NAUI Assistant Instructor and can be counted toward student-instructor ratios.
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.”)
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.
Recognition materials:
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