MASTER INSTRUCTOR COURSE
Molchanovs W3I
Ready to elevate your freediving career?
The Molchanovs Wave 3 Instructor Course (W3I) is designed for experienced freediving instructors ready to advance their teaching career. As a certified W3I, you will be qualified to teach and certify Wave 3 / Lap 3 freedivers, guiding students safely into advanced depths and techniques.
Prerequisites
Molchanovs Wave 2 Instructor (W2I) or equivalent certification
Minimum 1 year teaching experience as a Wave 2 Instructor
At least 50 certified students (10 Wave 1 + 10 Wave 2 minimum; other agencies count as half)
Valid First Aid & CPR certificate (within last 2 years)
Performance requirements
STA: 5 min
DNF: 75 m
DYNB: 110 m
CWTB / FIM: 50 m
CNF: 35 m
Rescues: 20 m stand-by rescue + 30 m full rescue and tow
CO₂ dive: 25 m after 1 min surface finning with arms raised
Certification
Upon completion, you will be certified as a Molchanovs Wave 3 Instructor, allowing you to teach and certify Wave 1, Wave 2, and Wave 3 freedivers worldwide, with access to the Molchanovs Instructor platform, teaching resources, and global community support.
Online Learning
classroom assessments
classroom THEORY
Dry SKILLS assessments
Open water Performance sessions
POOL teaching assessments
pool performance sessions
Open water teaching assessments
What you will learn
Advanced teaching methods for mouth-fill, reverse packing, and FRC dives
Mental training strategies including attention deconcentration
In-depth physiology and safety for deep freediving, plus prevention and treatment of injuries
Advanced rescue and safety protocols for depth diving
How to organize and deliver Wave 3 courses in pool and open water
Instructor course upgrade - Molchanovs Wave 3 Instructor
THB 20,000
5-days course
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What's Included
Complete W3I training with instructor evaluations
Theory and dry-practice pedagogy
Confined water and open-water teaching
Pool and open water training sessions
Feedback and mentorship tailored to your needs
Boat and pool fees
Equipment rental
Underwater videos
Frequently Asked Questions
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The W3I course is for certified Wave 2 Instructors with at least one year of teaching experience and 50 certified students. Equivalent instructors from other agencies are also welcome.
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Yes. As a Molchanovs instructor, you can teach courses independently, anywhere in the world, without being tied to a single center.
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Upon successful completion, you will be a Molchanovs Wave 3 Instructor, qualified to teach Wave 1, Wave 2, and Wave 3 students worldwide.
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Phuket offers warm, clear waters year-round, making it ideal for depth training and teaching practice. At our beachfront center, you’ll have everything in one place: theory classrooms, yoga shala, and direct ocean access. Plus, Phuket’s freediving community is vibrant and international—perfect for networking as you start your professional journey.
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We recommend:
Reviewing your Wave 3 knowledge & skills
Training static, dynamic, and depth to be close to the Molchanovs standards
Keeping your CPR/First Aid certification valid
Staying active with yoga, stretching, or breathwork to improve flexibility and relaxation
Stay & Save
Stay & Save
Book any freediving course with us and enjoy 15% off your stay at our peaceful beachfront accommodation. Wake up just steps from the ocean and make the most of your training experience.