PLAYA BLANCA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Fourteen Days in Playa Blanca: The Intensive Path to Becoming an Assistant Instructor
A 14-day, workshop-driven program in Playa Blanca that combines classroom modules with pool and open-water practice to prepare certified divers to step into instructional roles.
Fourteen Days in Playa Blanca: The Intensive Path to Becoming an Assistant Instructor.
On the volcanic shores of Playa Blanca, a compact, instructor-focused program condenses the pedagogy and practice of dive teaching into a two‑week intensive. Theory sessions and presentations sit alongside pool drills and open‑water exercises, arranged as workshops and hands‑on practice so participants emerge ready to assist and teach other divers.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Concentrated Theory & Workshops
Structured theoretical modules, presentations, orientation and exams form the backbone of the course, delivering the classroom knowledge you need to teach and evaluate students.
Pool and Open‑Water Drills
Practical modules and workshops include supervised sessions in the pool and in the sea to practice skills, presentations and the hands‑on techniques essential for instructional work.
Leave Able to Assist and Lead
Across workshops, practical teaching practice and assessments, the program is designed to produce confident Assistant Instructors prepared to support and lead recreational diving activities.
What the day feels like
What the 14 days feel like
The schedule moves between concentrated classroom blocks and supervised in‑water practice: morning theory modules and presentations give way to pool drills and ocean sessions where candidates rehearse teaching techniques and rescue scenarios, all capped by workshops and assessments.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs over 14 dias (two weeks), with a schedule that alternates theory, pool work and open‑water sessions.
Participants assemble in Playa Blanca, Las Palmas as the designated meeting location for program start and logistics.
Bring proof of required dive certifications and a Certificate Médico; required certifications include Advanced, Rescue, First Aid with Oxygen Administration and Dive Master.
Minimum age 18 and at least 60 logged dives are required prior to enrollment; presentation of a medical certificate is mandatory.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Assistant Instructor program?
The program lasts 14 dias.
Where does the course meet?
The meeting location is Playa Blanca, Las Palmas.
What minimum age and experience are required?
Participants must be at least 18 years old and have a minimum of 60 logged dives.
Which dive certifications are required before joining?
Required certifications include Advanced, Rescue, First Aid with Oxygen Administration and Dive Master.
Is a medical certificate necessary?
Yes — presentation of a Certificate Médico is required to participate.
What training formats are included?
The program includes theoretical modules, presentations and practical sessions in pool and sea, delivered as workshops and hands‑on practice.