Hey folks I'd like advice from instructors, actual dive ops etc.
Ive done all the skills needed to get my Divemaster qualification. Literally I have 2 more dives to lead and Ive passed.
So Im looking at what I need to do moving forwards towards a full instructor rating.
Im getting conflicting advice.
On one hand Im being told that training as assistant instructor will give me 1/3 of the actual training for instructor so I should do the AI course.
On the other hand Im getting that I should do a divemaster internship -filling out my skills so Im doing the instructing Im allowed to within the limitations of the DM rating then just take the time and do the full IDC.
Both ways seem to have their advantages and disadvantages.
im NOT in any way looking to take shortcuts in my training or gaining experience.
It is just that just the advice is so polarised.
What would YOU suggest ??
Ive done all the skills needed to get my Divemaster qualification. Literally I have 2 more dives to lead and Ive passed.
So Im looking at what I need to do moving forwards towards a full instructor rating.
Im getting conflicting advice.
On one hand Im being told that training as assistant instructor will give me 1/3 of the actual training for instructor so I should do the AI course.
On the other hand Im getting that I should do a divemaster internship -filling out my skills so Im doing the instructing Im allowed to within the limitations of the DM rating then just take the time and do the full IDC.
Both ways seem to have their advantages and disadvantages.
im NOT in any way looking to take shortcuts in my training or gaining experience.
It is just that just the advice is so polarised.
What would YOU suggest ??
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