Molchanovs Wave 2 Instructor Course

Days 1–3: Fundamentals & Theory

• Morning: Entry exams and orientation. Introduction to the Molchanovs teaching philosophy and instructor ethics.
• Afternoon: Classroom presentations. Practice delivering theory on physics, physiology, and equalization (Frenzel/Mouthfill) using professional frameworks.
• Workshop:Dry skill teaching (e.g., teaching relaxation and breathing techniques to beginners).

Days 4–6: Pool & Confined Water Instruction

• Morning: Pool sessions focusing on demonstration-quality skills for Static (STA), Dynamic Bifins (DYNB), and Dynamic No Fins (DNF).
• Afternoon: Teaching assessments. You will take turns "acting" as the instructor, identifying and correcting common student mistakes in the water.
• Requirements:Validation of instructor-level STA (4:00 min) and DYN (100m) requirements.

Days 7–9: Open Water & Depth Safety

• Morning: Depth sessions at the Camiguin wall. Focus on setting up buoy systems and managing deep-water students safely.
• Afternoon: Rescue scenarios. Master instructor-level rescues, including the 25m rescue with 50m surface tow and 15m standby rescue.
• Requirements: Validation of CWTB (40m), FIM (40m), and CNF (30m) performance goals.

Day 10: Final Exams & Graduation

• Morning: Final written theory exam and review of business/marketing strategies.
• Afternoon: Final debrief, logbook signing, and certification ceremony.

• Professional Mentorship: 10 days of guided training with experienced Molchanovs Instructor Trainers.
• Molchanovs Instructor Toolkit: Access to the full suite of digital teaching manuals, student presentation materials, and the Base Training database.
• Skill Validation: Comprehensive evaluation and validation of all instructor-level performance requirements.
• Facility Access: Full use of the dive center’s facilities, including classroom areas, equipment rinse stations, and lockers.
• Teaching Frameworks: In-depth training in the FEDOF system (Framing, Explaining, Demonstrating, Organising, Feedback) for both pool and open water.
• Certification: Globally recognized Molchanovs W2I E-Certification upon successful completion of all exams and performance standards.

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Must hold a Molchanovs Wave 3 / Lap 3 certification (or equivalent crossover from another agency) age 18 years old and above. Diver must also have a valid First Aid & CPR certificate (no older than 24 months). Candidates must be highly comfortable with the performance requirements (40m depth / 4:00 min STA) before starting.

Life happens so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking or find an equally qualified suitable replacement up to 30 days prior to diving.