What is involved in the PADI IDC?

 

 

 

Our IDC is divided into two distinct segments.

The first segment is the 6 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  IDC preparation study,
and prep workshop followed by the 4 day Assistant Instructor course,
6 day OWSI Course and followed by the 2  day Emergency First Response Instructor course,
and the PADI Oxygen Administration  Specialty course,
and then finally the 2half day evaluation  facilitated by PADI Asia Pacific staff namely the PADI Instructor Examination (IE).

Each segment can be scheduled as a stand-alone course or completed all at one time.
The IDC preparation study and prep workshop is optional but highly recommended for everyone.
Your preparation is the key to success.
On day 5 of the IDC we will be in open water and we have a rescue workshop session arranged,
concentrating mainly on exercise #7 elaborating on the objectives stated in the PADI Rescue Diver section
of the instructor manual or on the PADI Rescue slates.

On day 9 of the IDC we have the Adventures in Diving Program scheduled and a “dry” Adventure workshop.
Here we will elaborate on the instructor outlines in the instructor manual
outlining the core objectives the candidates need to understand particularly teaching in this environment.
We will highlight the benefits of understanding the outlines not only for IE purposes but also for real life scenarios.
We will tie knots and work through adventure slates and compass work.
Real emphasis will be placed on promoting these courses to your future students.

On day 11 of the IDC we have an Adventure in Diving and a rescue workshop C and D presentation
on the beach and also a Specialty Diver Course workshop.
Candidates will role play adventure and rescue scenarios followed by an open water dive.
We will use the compass, lift bag, rope for tying knots, pocket mask,
a line to measure distance and anything else candidates might need to meet PADI objectives.
Not only is this valuable to pass the IE but candidates will see the features and benefits to understanding
the basic concepts of working in real life.
 
It is our goal to make your transition from PADI Divemaster or equivalent
to  PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor stress free and enjoyable.
 
You'll find that the professionalism, friendliness and helpfulness of your instructors make your IDC program
one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences of your life.
We teach you how to teach diving, but you'll find the skills you acquire will benefit you in many aspects
of day-to-day life.
As a PADI Open Water Instructor, you are qualified to teach students from Discover Scuba Diving through Divemaster.
We teach you how to conduct these courses as well as how to promote them,
which not only makes your work more interesting, but also increases your income.