Molchanovs Lap/Wave Instructor Trainer (W3IT) Application & Requirements
L/W3IT Application
To apply to become a L/W3IT candidate, you’ll need to put together a formal application that includes:- A personal CV
- Copies of all currently active certifications (of all agencies)
- A motivational letter: Why you want to become a Molchanovs IT
- A description of your business and how we can help
- A list of reference(s) (min. 1 person), preferably including a senior Molchanovs Instructor Trainer or a generally well-known person in the freediving industry that the Molchanovs Board can get in touch with for a background check
Requirements
Successful candidates will be activated as Molchanovs L/W3IT when they have passed the following additional requirements:- Have assisted in min. 1 complete Molchanovs Instructor Course or Molchanovs Instructor Crossover Course.
- Have passed performance requirements on L/W3I level*.
- Have at least 1 year of teaching experience as a Wave 3 Instructor (or equivalent in other agencies).
- Have a minimum of 150 certifications (minimum 10 W2 and minimum 10 W3). T certifications and certifications from other agencies are counted as half a certification (e.g., 60 certifications from another agency and / or T certifications are worth 30 Wave certifications).
Pre-ITC Preparation
Before the start of the ITC, all candidates must:- Read the L/W1 - 3 manuals (in English)
- Completed the L/W1 - 3 exams for personal testing
- Pass the L/W2I Entry Exam
- Review the IC Dropbox (incl. the IC slide set or handout and all instructor paperwork, all in English)
- Pass the L/W2I Final Exam
- Review IT Standards
- Prepare a 5-minute marketing presentation about their freediving operation (in English)