SDI Instructor Course

SDI Instructor Course Includes:
SDI Instructor Course

Using your VA Benefits

Our VA program enables veterans to use their GI Bill® benefits to learn to dive, continue their SCUBA education, or become a dive industry professional. This program offers multiple VA-approved certifications and professional-level licenses. These programs cover a range of courses, including beginner scuba diving education, technical diving, instructor courses, and more.

We encourage you to confirm your eligibility for this program with the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office or local VA Assistance Offices prior to committing to a course.

Eligibility is based on the following programs:

• Montgomery GI Bill® – Active-Duty Educational Assistance Program Chapter 30
• Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Program Chapter 32
• Post-9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33
• Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program Chapter 35
• Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve Program Chapter 1606

These licenses and exams should deduct portions of months based on the dollar amount of the course taken. Each veteran has a different situation so confirming with the VA before starting is the best scenario to confirm eligibility and reimbursement.

You should confirm eligibility, time left and benefit level with your VA representative. The veteran will only be reimbursed the amount listed on our website. Equipment purchases are not covered under this program.

Course Information:

The SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor course is designed to teach current Divemaster’s or Assistant Instructors certified with a recognized dive training organization the knowledge to effectively function as an open water scuba diver instructor. This program is divided into two sections, an instructor development course (IDC) and an instructor evaluation course (IEC).

Course Prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18
• Certified diver minimum of 6 months
• SDI Divemaster, SDI Assistant Instructor, or equivalent
• Proof of CPR, First Aid & O2 Provider
• Proof of 100 logged dives completed in a number of different environments with varying depths.

*Note: First Response Training International Instructor courses may be combined with the SDI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor course.

What is included:

• Semi-Private Class (4-6 Students MAX)
• Air tank rentals
• Certification Processing
• Certification Hard Card
• Digital Certification Card
• Gear Discounts
• Dive Club Entry

What is not included:

• CPR, First Aid Training, & O2 Provider
• Entry / Boat Fees: All entry fees and/or offshore or inshore boat fees.
• Tips: (Boat crew, Instructor, Dive Master)
• Personal Gear: Scuba Quality Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots, Surface Marker Buoy (SMB), Dive Slate. 
• Gear: (BCD, Regulator Set, Wetsuit) Full Equipment list and requirements provided prior to class start.
• Transportation to Training Locations or Dive Sites
• Agency Fees: Application Fees, Crossover Fees, Upgrade fees, any additional fees required by agency.
• Additional Materials: Additional materials maybe available that are not required for the course (Digital Instructor Guides & Course Manuals). Although not required they are highly recommended

The Florida Dive Company Difference:

We offer smaller class sizes than a typical dive shop. This means you receive the added benefit of a semi- private class at no additional cost. Our reduced class size allows our students to have direct experience with our Instructors which we believe produces a more knowledgeable, safe and confident diver. We do not rush you or your training as we understand the natural progression of learning as each individual learns at different speeds.

We take pride in our instructional methodology and adhere to our course standards all while providing a safe, fun, and memorable learning experience that will last a lifetime.

Florida Dive Company offers e-Learning options with our all-inclusive package pricing.

No Hidden Fees! (Tipping is not included) 

 

Cost:

$2000.00 + Materials & Fees ($1044.09)

 

Typical Materials and Fees Breakdown-**Prices may change without notice**

$348.09 SDI PRO Instructor Kit (Purchased from Florida Dive Company)

Includes Presentation Bag, OWSD Manual, OWSD KQ Booklet,

Student Record Folder, SDI Logo Sticker, Student Skill Check List,

CW/OW 5 Slate Series, Training Logbook, Mask Strap,

SDI Professional Bag, Dive Leader Record Folder,

Rescue Diver Slate, Divemaster Manual, Divemaster Slate,

Dive Master KQ, Online eLearning access code, OWSDI Digital Resource

$196.00 Registration Fee

Paid to SDI directly upon graduation.

$500.00 Instructor Evaluation Course

Upon successful completion of your Instructor Development Course (IDC) a final 2 Day Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC) is completed by a third party, independent Instructor Trainer which provides a mandatory, non-bias and completely independent evaluation of each Instructors skills at our facility.

Continuing Expenses

Yearly SDI Dive Professional renewal to stay active- $230.00 (Required by all Scuba Agencies)  

Proof of Scuba Professional General Liability Insurance - We can help you get a quote! (Required by all Scuba Agencies)  

Typical Class Schedule

IDC & IE
DAY 1: CLASSROOM
DAY 2: CLASS & POOL 
DAY 3: CLASS & POOL 
DAY 4: CLASS & POOL  
DAY 5: OPEN WATER 
DAY 6: OPEN WATER 
DAY 7: FRTI COURSE
DAY 8: IE DAY1
DAY 9: IE DAY 2

CHECK OUT OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT "OPTIONAL" ADD-ONS. 

First Response Training Instructor

• Adult, Child, and Infant Emergency Care Instructor 
• Airborne Pathogens Instructor 
• Bloodborne Pathogens Instructor 
• Workplace CPR & AED Instructor 
• Oxygen Administration Instructor 

Specialty Instructor (5 SDI Specialties)

• Computer Nitrox Instructor 
• Deep Instructor 
• U/W Navigation Instructor 
• Advanced Buoyancy Instructor 
• Computer Diver Instructor