Equipment Specialist Instructor
approx. US$191per person
What's included
- Equipment Specialist Instructor Course
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Equipment Specialist Instructor
PADI Instructor Specialities
Turn your gear know-how into a teachable PADI specialty.
Berkshire
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About this course
The PADI Equipment Specialist Specialty Instructor course prepares you to organise, promote and teach the Equipment Specialist Specialty Diver course, one of the most practically useful specialties for everyday diving. Over one day at Diving Academy, you will focus on how to pass on the knowledge divers need to select, maintain, adjust and troubleshoot their own scuba equipment, turning what can feel like a dry topic into a hands-on, confidence-building experience for your students.
The emphasis throughout is on teaching technique rather than simply revisiting equipment theory: how to structure sessions, demonstrate adjustments and fault-finding clearly, and get students genuinely comfortable handling and caring for their gear. You will come away with teaching tips and hands-on experience you can put into practice with your very next student, making this one of the more immediately applicable instructor specialties on offer.
Entry requires PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or instructor-candidate status, and the course is taken as a Specialty Instructor course in its own right - worth noting that, as with several PADI specialties, additional prerequisites and exit requirements can apply depending on your existing certifications, so it is worth checking your eligibility with Diving Academy before booking.
Equipment Specialist Instructor also counts toward the Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating, which needs five or more specialty instructor certifications. For instructors who want to help divers get more confident and self-sufficient with their kit, this is a practical, well-rounded specialty to add to your teaching range.
Before you book
What's included
• Teaching tips and hands-on experience you can implement right away
Prerequisites
• PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or instructor-candidate status, taken as a Specialty Instructor course
• Some specialties have additional prerequisites and exit requirements
Packages
Every package includes your course - pick the extras that suit you, then book your date.
approx. US$191per person
What's included
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Reviews from divers who trained on this course with our partner centres.

“🌊 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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