PADI OWSI + EFRI Instructor Package

Become a Certified PADI Instructor with Starfish Diving Malta

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Starfish Diving Malta is designed for divers who want to take the next step in their professional diving career. This program combines the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course with the Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) certification, equipping you with the essential skills needed to become a highly qualified and employable dive instructor.

By completing this course, you will be certified to:

• Teach all PADI core courses up to Divemaster level, including Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster.
• Certify students in Emergency First Response (EFR), including CPR and first aid training, which is a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course.

This all-in-one package is ideal for those who want to maximize their training and career potential in a structured, professional environment.

What’s Included?

• PADI OWSI Course – Learn how to conduct PADI courses, develop lesson plans, and manage real-world teaching scenarios.
• EFRI Course – Become certified to teach Emergency First Response (CPR & First Aid), a valuable skill for all divers and a requirement for the PADI Rescue Diver course.
• Classroom and Theory Sessions – Develop a solid understanding of PADI’s teaching methodologies, dive theory, and industry best practices.
• Confined Water Training – Refine your ability to demonstrate and teach skills in a controlled training environment.
• Open Water Training – Conduct practice teaching sessions in real dive conditions at Malta’s top dive sites.
• Mock Instructor Exam (IE) Preparation – Receive personalized coaching, feedback, and exam preparation to ensure success in the PADI Instructor Exam.
• Career Guidance and Mentorship – Learn from PADI Course Director Chris Heitkemper, a highly experienced instructor trainer with nearly 30 years in the industry.
• OWSI Crew Pack & Slates (€680.00)
• EFRI Learning Materials (€210.00)

Additional PADI Fees (Not Included in the Course Price)
These fees are payable directly to PADI by credit card in Euros and exclude VAT

• PADI Instructor Application Fee – €243.50
• Instructor Exam (IE) Fee – €833.00
• EFR Instructor Application Fee – €151.50