What was the reason for me to become an Instructor Trainer?
I enjoy passing on my knowledge, which is why I am a diving instructor and have been practicing this profession for over 22 years now. But the personal confirmation that I am doing it right has only really become clear to me in recent years, after I successfully managed to overcome two catastrophic events in my life. Also as a technical diving instructor, I have trained mostly experienced divers, many of whom are already diving instructors themselves. The feedback from my customers and non-customers over the last year has been overwhelming (for me) and so positive that my inner critic finally quietened down. And finally, the ITW – Instructor Trainer Workshop was held in Playa del Carmen, and in Spanish, which was a further motivation and challenge at the same time.
What is the difference in the Instructor Training with SDI Instructor Trainer Christine Loew?
My inner voice will always be with me and ask me if I’m doing it right, the way I’m doing it. But that’s a good thing and part of getting better. The concept of lifelong learning does not stop at the – almost – highest level of a diving instructor.
Through my own courses and diving career as a diving instructor since 2002 and cave diver since 2006, I have a strong background in technical diving and have been a Razor Sidemount Instructor since 2014.
Instructor candidates have the option to do a skill update with me before the course starts, where I work out the most common mistakes and misconceptions and offer ways to correct them.
Instructor Training IDC in German with examination IEC in English (German by arrangement). For candidates who are not planning to work abroad, this is the opportunity to complete their training in warm climate under the best conditions.
Instructor Training in English/Spanish conducted together with my Razor Instructor colleagues and SDI Instructor Trainer Geraldine Solignac and Camilo Garcia. A hattrick that combines strong personalities, 50 years of concentrated experience, different teaching styles, extensive knowledge and the many strengths of each individual.
Preparation for working abroad, with CV and application coaching. We help with the preparation of CVs and with real tips and tricks when looking for a job.
Relaxed atmosphere without time pressure, because planning and carrying out diving under time pressure is nonsensical and dangerous, so why do the instructor course?
Possibility to individually add further modules for instruction such as first response (first aid) or speciality courses at diving instructor level or other diving courses at diver level as well as fun dives such as cenote diving or ocean diving excursions or other excursions.
IDC and IE are offered throughout the year and we can customise our offer, both in terms of timing, length, intensity and scope.
The IEC (Instructor Evaluation Course) takes place after successful preparation on site and is carried out by local SDI Instructor Trainers.
Travelling without heavy diving equipment. We offer high-quality diving equipment for rental. Just bring your wetsuit, mask, fins and computer, the rest is available here.
I plan to bring the IDC to you in 2025 and beyond, and we are expanding our connections with partners worldwide.
