Adaptive Techniques Instructor
approx. CA$258per person
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- Adaptive Techniques Instructor Course
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Adaptive Techniques Instructor
PADI Instructor Specialities
Adaptive Techniques Instructor
Teach every diver to dive - adaptive skills for inclusive instruction
1 dayDuration
£150.00Price from
• Must hold a PADI Instructor rating (Scuba, Tec, Mermaid, or Freediving), or currently enrolled/completed IDC/OWSI within 12 monthsPrerequisites
BerkshireLocation
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About this course
Adaptive Techniques Instructor
The PADI Adaptive Techniques Specialty Instructor course prepares experienced PADI professionals to open diving up to a wider range of students by teaching them how to adjust equipment, communication and in-water technique for divers with physical, sensory or cognitive differences. It is a one-day course at Diving Academy designed specifically for instructors who already hold a current teaching status.
Rather than treating adaptive diving as a niche add-on, the course reframes inclusive teaching as a core professional skill. You will work through practical strategies for assessing individual student needs, modifying gear configurations, adapting briefings and demonstrations, and structuring pool and open water sessions so that divers of all abilities can train safely and confidently towards their own goals.
To join, you need to hold a PADI Instructor rating in Scuba, Tec, Mermaid or Freediving, or be currently enrolled in or have completed an IDC or OWSI within the last twelve months. This keeps the course focused on teaching technique for instructors who are already comfortable running certification programmes, rather than covering entry-level instructional skills.
Completing the Adaptive Techniques Specialty Instructor course lets you teach the Adaptive Techniques Specialty to your own students and adds a genuinely useful, in-demand rating to your instructor toolkit. It also counts toward the five specialties needed for Master Scuba Diver Trainer status, making it a smart choice for instructors building out their teaching portfolio at Diving Academy in Reading.
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“🌊 IDC No. 8 – April-May 2026: AMAZING! 🌊 An incredibly intensive course that truly prepares you to become the kind of instructor you wish you had when you first decided to breathe underwater 🤿 It lasted nearly a month online and 10 days in person.💪💪💪 You need to trust the process, because the program is designed not only to teach diving skills, but also to help you grow into a more professional, confident, and responsible person 💪 During these 10 days, you’ll be so focused on learning and improving that you probably won’t even have time to take photos 📚🔥 The entire IDC Sardinia staff is always there for you — guiding, supporting, motivating, and helping you through every challenge. They seem to have a sixth sense for knowing exactly when you need encouragement, and they won’t let you give up, even when the summit feels far away 🌟 And don’t worry… there will also be moments of…”Greta ValotiSardinia · Google review★★★★★
“I just did my IDC with IDC Sardegna and it was the most amazing experience in my life. I love all of the staff with all my heart. The support, the training, the organisation and in generall every day was structured perfect. It was a challengig time, but I fully enjoyed it and was able to do a big step in my diving live. Special thanks to the Course Director Luca, who is one of the most inspiring persons I met in my whole life. Lets see what time does, but if I ever gonna do a contiuing education I will do it with him. Grazie”Simon SablotnySardinia · Google review★★★★★
“I did the IDC with them and everything was truly fantastic. They're professional, helpful, and ready to help you both with the course and if you have any issues with the equipment. They truly take care of every detail. Luckily, I don't have to do it again 😄 ✌🏼, but if I did, I'd definitely choose them again.”Christian FalcettelliSardinia · Google review★★★★★
“Becoming a diving instructor has recently become my biggest dream in life :) And this dream has finally come true, largely thanks to the wonderful team at IDC Sardegna, who shared all their love and knowledge of diving with me in the best possible way! I can only recommend that you take an instructor course with them so that you too can join this wonderful world in the most beautiful way possible 🙂”Enzo MenichiniSardinia · Google review★★★★★
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