Open Water Instructor

This program is designed to train qualified IANTD Divemasters or IANTD Assistant Instructors to become certified IANTD Open Water Instructors.

Program Specifications

• Maximum Depth: 132 fsw (40 msw)
• Minimum Age: 18 years old
• Prerequisites:
  • IANTD Divemaster, Dive Supervisor, or Assistant Instructor (or equivalent)
  • IANTD Deep Diver (or equivalent)
  • IANTD CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Administrator (or equivalents)
  • Configuration Note: If using a Sidemount configuration during the course, the candidate must also be qualified as an IANTD Open Water Sidemount Diver.
  • Training Notes: First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administrator may be conducted in conjunction with the program (hours do not count toward the IDP minimum). The DM/Supervisor/AI program can also be run concurrently with the IDP (40 hours count toward IDP minimum), but certification must be issued before the IDE.
• Dive Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of 100 logged dives (at least 15 deep dives between 90 fsw / 27 msw and 132 fsw / 40 msw)
  • Minimum of 6 months of active diving experience
  • Experience across a variety of environments (Night/Limited Visibility, Navigation, Marine Ecology, Deep, or other specialized programs)
• Required Materials: IANTD Instructor Student Kit

Course Structure

• Academic Sessions
• Confined Water Sessions
• Open Water Sessions

The IANTD Philosophy

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of the key differentials in forming a confident and safe diver is our core training philosophy: WATER

• Wisdom
• Attitude
• Training
• Experience
• Repetition