Become a PADI Dive Instructor in Eilat — PADI OWSI Course
Are you ready to take the next step and become a professional PADI dive instructor? The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course is the gateway to a career in diving — and there is no better place to complete it than Eilat, Israel, with one of the most experienced PADI Master Instructors on the Red Sea.
What is the PADI OWSI Course?
The PADI OWSI programme is the final stage of PADI’s Instructor Development Course (IDC). It culminates in the PADI Instructor Examination (IE) — a two-day evaluation conducted by an independent PADI Examiner. Upon passing, you earn the most recognised dive instructor certification in the world, qualifying you to teach PADI Open Water and specialty courses at dive centres worldwide.
The OWSI course covers everything from teaching theory and confined water skills to open water instruction and risk management. You will also complete academic development sessions covering dive physics, physiology, equipment, and environmental awareness at the instructor level.
Why Do Your PADI OWSI in Eilat?
Eilat offers unique advantages for instructor training that few locations can match:
- Year-round warm, clear water — 21–27°C with 20+ metre visibility, ideal for confined and open water training sessions
- World-class dive sites — train on pristine reefs including the Satil Wreck, Katza, and Yatush
- Small, personalised classes — individual attention from a PADI Master Instructor with 20+ years of experience
- Affordable training — lower cost of living than Europe or North America means better value for your IDC investment
Train with Dima Trubarev — PADI Master Instructor
Your course leader is Dmitri (Dima) Trubarev, a PADI Master Instructor with over two decades of teaching experience at all levels — from first-time snorkellers to dive instructors. Dima has trained numerous instructors who now teach professionally around the world, and his reputation for patient, thorough, professional instruction is well established on the Red Sea.
When you train with Trubarev Dive Co., you get direct mentorship from your course leader throughout the entire IDC process — not an assistant or a junior staff member. Dima personally oversees every confined water session, open water dive, and exam preparation session to ensure you arrive at the IE fully prepared and confident.
PADI OWSI Course Requirements
To enrol in the PADI OWSI course, you must hold a current PADI Divemaster certification (or equivalent from a recognised agency), have logged a minimum of 100 dives, and hold current Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor certification or equivalent. A medical fitness to dive certificate is also required.
Ready to Become a PADI Instructor?
Whether you are already a Divemaster looking to make the leap, or an experienced instructor from another agency seeking PADI crossover certification, we can design the right programme for you. Contact us today to discuss dates, pricing, and what to expect from your PADI OWSI course in Eilat with Trubarev Dive Co.