PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is an 11-day program designed to prepare qualified candidates to become PADI Instructors.

Our IDC is divided into two distinct segments. The first segment is the 5-day PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) course. The second portion is the 6-day PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Together the two courses combine to encompass the entire IDC. Both courses must be completed before attending the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). Our IDC is actually run as four programs in one starting with the 2-day free IDC Preparation-Study and Prep Workshop, followed by the 5-day Assistant Instructor course, 6-day OWSI Course and followed by the 2-day Emergency First Response Instructor before or after the PADI Instructor Examination (IE).

Each segment can be scheduled as a stand-alone course or completed all at one time. You have several training options and flexibility for reaching your professional goals depending on your current certification level, experience level, time restraints, etc. Options include:
PADI Divemaster may choose just to attend the AI course first and later on after gaining more experience go on to complete the OWSI program
PADI Divemaster may attend the full IDC and, upon successful completion, go on to the IE (as long as all other IE prerequisites are met).
IDC Preparation-Study and Prep Workshop is optional but highly recommended for everyone. Your preparation is the key to success.

Entry Requirements:
Be certified as PADI Divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization.
Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months must be signed and state Fit for diving
Be at least 18 years of age
Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed & logged at least 60 open water scuba dives (100 logged dives to attend the IE, except as above), as documented in the individuals log book and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation.
Submit proof of CPR training within the last 24 months.
Submit documentation (photocopy) of any qualifying certifications issued by another recreational diver training organization.
If not a PADI Divemaster, complete the PADI Divemaster Course Diver Rescue Skills Assessment.

Required Materials:
PADI Instructor Manual
Instructor Candidate Workbook
Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Instructor Outline
Diving Knowledge Workbook
Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Project AWARE Specialty Instructor Outline
AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor Outline
RDP – all three versions (Wheel, table and eRDP including associated Instructions for Use booklets)
PADI Open Water Diver Manual
PADI Adventures in Diving Manual
Rescue Diver Final Exams booklet
PADI Divemaster Manual
Divemaster Final Exams booklet
Aquatic Cue Cards – for Open Water Diver, Adventures in Diving, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and Discover Scuba Diving
Confined Water Lesson Preparation Slate
Open Water Training Dive Lesson Planning Slate

Certification:
Instructor Application fee, A$170, is NOT included in the course price.

Please Contact us for more information.

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