PADI IDC

Duration : duration 13 days excluding the two days of the IE

Level : Advanced

Requirements : 18 years old

Overview

he PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is a program that transforms experienced divers into qualified scuba diving instructors. Offered by PADI recognized training facilities like Scuba World Divers, the IDC equips you with the knowledge and skills to lead students safely and effectively underwater.

Description

As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI), you’ll have the expertise to teach all PADI core courses, ranging from Open Water Diver up to the PADI Divemaster level. Your primary role is to impart knowledge and skills, in addition to all the duties that you can do as a dive master

Being a diving instructor means you hold the power to bestow the incredible gift of scuba diving upon others! You’ll help individuals build confidence, conquer fears, and explore an entirely new realm beneath the waves. If you’re a people person who enjoys teaching, this role is tailor-made for you.

To embark on the path to becoming a PADI instructor, your journey begins with obtaining your PADI Divemaster certification. Once you’ve logged at least 100 dives as a PADI Divemaster, you can enroll in a PADI IDC (Instructor Development Course). The IDC encompasses both the PADI Assistant Instructor course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor component. If time or finances are constraints, consider taking the IDC in two steps: start as an assistant instructor and progress to a full-fledged open-water scuba instructor later.

During your PADI IDC, you’ll learn how to conduct PADI courses with safety and professionalism. Building upon the skill demonstrations from your PADI Divemaster training, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the diver education and training programs offered by PADI.

Upon successful completion of the IDC, you’ll undergo a PADI IE (Instructor Examination) to validate your comprehension and ability to apply what you’ve learned during the course.


IDC prerequisites:

PADI Divemaster or a leadership-level certification from a recognized recreational diver training organization, or an instructor from another recognized recreational diver training organization.

  • Must have 60 logged dives with documented experience in night diving, deep diving, and underwater navigation. And 100 dives for the exam.
  • At least 18 years old.
  • Medical clearance: A physician-signed statement attesting to dive fitness within the previous 12 months, with no recent medical condition changes.
  • Certified diver for at least six months.
  • Completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course or other qualifying training within the last 24 months.
  • Note: Emergency First Response Instructor (or qualifying rating) is required for Open Water Scuba Instructor certification


Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)