What prerequisites are required to enroll?

You need to be at least 18 years old, have a minimum of 60 logged dives, and hold Advanced, Rescue Diver, First Aid with Oxygen, and Dive Master certifications along with a medical certificate.

Is prior teaching experience necessary?

No formal teaching background is required, but strong diving experience and communication skills are essential.

What kind of dives will practice sessions include?

Training includes controlled environment pool dives and open water ocean dives around Lanzarote’s diverse sites.

Are course materials included?

Yes, materials such as the Assistant Instructor Candidate Workbook, instructor tablets, and examination questionnaires are provided.

What happens after completing the course?

You’ll be certified as an Assistant Instructor, qualified to assist in leading dive courses under supervision.

How does the local environment influence training?

The volcanic formations and rich marine biodiversity create a challenging yet rewarding setting for developing your dive instruction skills.

Dive Assistant Instructor Course with Pura Vida Diving in Playa Blanca

Located on the southern tip of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, Playa Blanca offers a rugged coastline with crystal-clear Atlantic waters and volcanic rock formations that set a dramatic stage for professional dive training. Pura Vida Diving stands out as a cornerstone for diving education in this region, offering a 14-day Assistant Instructor course designed for certified Advanced divers ready to take the next step in their underwater careers.

This intensive program combines rigorous classroom theory with practical sessions both in the pool and ocean, where candidates refine their leadership and teaching skills under expert guidance. The unique volcanic seascape around Playa Blanca provides diverse dive sites, ranging from sheltered bays to rocky reefs teeming with endemic marine life such as angel sharks and colorful scorpionfish. This environment creates the ideal living classroom—instructors in training don’t just learn concepts, they apply them in real-world settings that challenge and hone their abilities.

Pura Vida Diving’s comprehensive approach balances workshops, presentations, and exams with hands-on practice. Candidates emerge ready to safely guide others through their underwater adventures while understanding local marine conservation challenges shaped by the island's volcanic origins. Playa Blanca’s accessibility from Las Palmas and well-established dive culture add to its appeal, marking it as a prime spot for anyone serious about diving instruction.

Offering more than just certification, Pura Vida Diving fosters a community of confident, knowledgeable divers who respect the ocean’s delicate balance. For skilled divers seeking growth beyond recreational levels, this Assistant Instructor course is a demanding but deeply rewarding pathway to lead others responsibly beneath the waves.

About Pura Vida Diving

Pura Vida Diving is a dive center based in Playa Blanca, Canarias, offering guided dives, certification courses and multi-dive packages for visitors to Lanzarote. The center runs a range of experiences from introductory bautizos and snorkel tours to professional-level training such as Divemaster and Instructor programs.

Activities include single and double immersions at the Museo Atlántico, specialized courses like Nitrox, Deep Diving and Night Diving, plus Extended Range and Decompression Diving options. Training follows recognized standards, with specific programs listed such as the Perfect Buoyancy SSI course, Scuba Diver to Open Water progression, Rescue and First Aid, and Instructor SSI Open Water preparation. Multi-dive packages (2, 4, 6, 8, 10 dives) provide guided dives with complete gear, daily transport on select packages, eco-friendly snacks and family-oriented amenities including a kids play area. Several programs include certification dives, confined water practice and open water sessions with clear hour estimates where provided.

Pura Vida Diving emphasizes eco-guided museum dives at the Museo Atlántico and structured training pathways including Assistant Instructor and Respond Right Instructor preparation. Courses specify age minimums when applicable, for example introductory dives are available from age 8. The center advertises no-expiration dive packages for returning divers and offers practical skills training such as buoyancy, underwater navigation and fish identification. All listed trips and course names reflect the center’s publicly offered schedule and program summaries. Schedules include single dives, multi-day courses and special trips such as Mar Rojo 2025 and wreck diving courses focused on pecios (barcos hundidos). Check schedules.