PADI SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAMS

The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Course

You tell your students to aim for PADI Master Scuba Diver. You also want to tell them that you can take them all the way there because you’re a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT).

The Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart from other dive instructors by showing your commitment to continuing your dive training and being prepared to help others continue their training as well. You also get to teach specialty diver courses – which opens the door to lots of fun while working.

What You Learn

You’re a new PADI Open Water Instructor? Just finished the PADI Instructor Exam? No problem. Contact our Course Director for PADI Specialty Instructor Training and the Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep Course.

As a PADI MSDT, you demonstrate to a dive employer that you have good experience in teaching diving and also can teach a range of specialty diver courses. This makes a dive center or resort more likely to offer you a position.

What You Can Teach

As a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, you

• Teach the specialties you love to teach
• Enjoy watching your student divers excel as you lead them from PADI Open Water Diver to PADI Master Scuba Diver 
• Increase your income with multiple level training
• Meet one of the requirements to qualify as a PADI Master Instructor 

Scuba Equipment Requirements

You will need to supply your own full set of scuba equipment that is in good condition and within the manufacturers service guidelines. Equipment must include Regulator & Alternate Air Source,SPG, Depth Gauge, Timing Device, BCD, Exposure Suit, Weight System,2 Signalling Devices (Whistle/SMB's etc), Dive Compass & Dive Knife.

A dive cylinder will also be required but can be supplied at no extra charge whilst you are on the course. Discounts are available on any required equipment purchases made during your enrollment on the course.

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Prerequisites

• To qualify as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, you must
• Be a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor 
• Have five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications
• Have certified at least 25 PADI Divers

If you’re considering entering the realm of technical dive instruction, then the MSDT will be useful. You must be a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) to become an instructor in DSAT Tec Deep Diver or the DSAT Trimix Diver courses.

Course Duration

2 Days

Price

£495

Whats's Included

• Training
• Cylinder Rental & Air Fills

What's Not Included

• Travel expenses & entrance fee to the Open Water sites. Entrance fee is approximately £17 per day.
• Accommodation expenses if required
• Equipment Rental if required
• Required Training Materials
• PADI Specialty Instructor Application Fee - £23 + VAT per PADI Specialty
• PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Application Fee - £45 + VAT

Your Next Adventure:

As a seasoned PADI Instructor, you have wisdom and experience to share with up-and-coming PADI leaders. And, you know that continuing your education never ends.

As an PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Staff Instructor, you help bring up the next generation of PADI Instructors while gaining in-depth instructor-trainer knowledge.