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When sport
diving first
became popular
in Southern
California, the
County of Los
Angeles
Department of
Parks and
Recreation was
the first agency
to recognize the
need for highly
skilled and
dedicated
Underwater
Instructors.
These pioneers
in the field of
diver education
founded the
standards for
effective
teaching methods
and safe
practices in
SCUBA diving.
Since 1954 we've
been training
qualified
professionals
who continue to
provide and
example for the
entire industry. |
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The
Underwater
Instructors
Certification
Course
are staffed by
members of the
Los Angeles
County
Underwater
Instructor's
Association and
constitutes the
finest
curriculum
and highest
standards in the
world.
During the
winter months
Los Angeles
County offers an
extensive 14
week training
program for the
development of
highly qualified
instructors.
Applicants must
be knowledgeable
in the science
of underwater
activities,
possess diving
skills that
exhibit a high
level of
proficiency and
have the ability
to communicate
and work well
with others.
Instruction in
all facets of
diving are
reviewed with
practical
exercises in
deep diving,
wreck diving,
night diving,
navigation, etc.
The course
includes
lectures in
communications,
course
development,
marine biology,
oceanography,
diving medicine
and accident
management.
Each candidate
is required to
develop
individual
research papers
and prepare
their own course
outlines.
Weekly exercises
in practical
teaching
situations
enhance and
develop teaching
skills.
Dive exercises
are conducted
every week and
some multiple
day excursions
to facilities
such as the
Scripps
Institute and
Catalina Island
are included.
Successful
graduates
receive the
coveted Los
Angeles County
Instructor and
NAUI Instructor
Certifications.
Only highly
skilled,
qualified,
professional
instructors
receive
certification at
the graduation &
awards banquet
at the end of
the program.
Do you have what
it takes?
If so, you can
apply
here or
download the
UICC application
package from
our UICC Forms
Library.
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The Los Angeles
County
Underwater Unit
offers crossover
certification to
Instructors
trained by other
recognized
agencies.
This program is
offered annually
as needed and
includes an
intensive skills
evaluation,
teaching
presentation and
academic testing
to assure that
the rigorous
Los
Angeles County
Underwater
Instructors
Certification
Course standards
are met.
If you want to
earn the most
coveted and
respected
Instructor card
in the world,
you can learn
more about our
UICC Crossover
program
here. |
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