Full Face Mask Instructor

Full face masks are increasingly used across recreational, commercial and public safety diving, offering improved communication, comfort and safety in demanding conditions. The PADI Full Face Mask Specialty Instructor course at Diving Academy is a one-day programme that qualifies you to teach this specialty to your own students.

You will learn how to organise and run sessions covering full face mask fit, communication systems, buddy checks, emergency procedures such as mask removal and switching to a backup regulator, and the situations where a full face mask offers a genuine advantage over a standard mask and regulator setup. The course also looks at how to present this specialty in a way that helps students understand exactly when and why it is worth learning.

Entry requires PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or instructor-candidate status, as this is taken as a Specialty Instructor course, and as with other specialties there may be additional prerequisites or exit requirements to be aware of. You will leave with practical teaching tips and hands-on experience you can apply in your very next student session.

Once qualified, you can independently teach the Full Face Mask Specialty Diver course, opening up a valuable option for students moving into more specialised or professional diving environments. It also counts toward Master Scuba Diver Trainer status, making it a worthwhile addition for instructors at Diving Academy in Reading building a well-rounded specialty portfolio.