We will be conducting the new curriculum IDC over a comfortable 10 day period. The IDC Program will include a complementary two day preparation workshop towards OWSI where we will address the 5 Academic Topics from the DM course as well as intense workshop to bring the 20 skills demonstration quality.

The programme will be concluded with a two day Instructor Examination conducted by a Padi Staff Member.

The EFR Instructor Course is an additional two day program and will include the required materials worth R1945-00.

An optional Speciality Program that advances you towards the MSDT Level will be conducted over a three day period.

The following services will be included in the IDC Course fee:

• Reduced Accommodation
• Nitrox Instructor Rating worth R850-00
  
• Customized presentation notes and skill circuit dvd
  
• Airfills
• Facility Fees
• Tank and Weight Belt Hire for candidates Flying or Bussing in
• T-Shirt and Cap for Graduation Day
• Coffee, Tea and Snacks

Estimated course cost

The PADI Instructor Development Training Process

The Padi Instructor Course is a combination of programs designed to enhance Instructor Candidates abilities as Dive professionals, as well as offer specialised training programs,which are intended to increase your success in a career in Scuba Diving.

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) consists of 2 training phases, the Assistant Instructor Program (AI) and the Open Water Scuba Instructor Program (OWSI). The AI program is focused on developing Knowledge Development, Confined Water and Open Water Presentations. Candidates will also be guided through rescue assessments and skills revision in preparation for the OWSI program.

The OWSI program is focused on workshops preparing candidates for the sales and marketing techniques needed to fulfil the role of a rounded instructor capable of working in either retailor resort environments. The OWSI program also prepares candidates to understand the complete Padi System and the media that supports it.

The IDC is then followed by a 2 day Instructor Examination (IE) program conducted by PADI Worldwide.The IDC emphasises development, not testing. Candidates can relax and concentrate on skill development knowing that making mistakes is part of the learning process. You will be assessed on your readiness to attend an IE during the IDC by means of feedback during individual counselling sessions.

Instructor Development Course (IDC) Prerequisites

1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Be certified as a PADI divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organisation recognised by PADI.
3. Submit medical clearance for Scuba diving signed by a physician stating you are FIT  TO DIVE. The medical clearance must be current within the previous 12 months. Since an in date medical is also required for the IE phase of the process we suggest that the 12 month period encompasses the final date of the IE you plan to attend. The Physician signing the form may not be the applicant.
4. Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and have completed and logged at least 60 dives (100 dives to attend an IE) and have documentation of experience in deep, NIGHT and navigation diving as documented in your logbook.
   
5. Submit proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past 24months. Preferably the PADI EFR course.
6. Submit documentation of any equivalent certifications for entry level, advanced and rescue certifications issued by another recreational diver training organisation. If submitting an equivalent rescue diver certification, also include copies of first aid training documentation.
7. If not a PADI divemaster successfully complete the PADI divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
8. Emergency First Response Instructor or CPR/First Aid Instructor with another emergency care organization.
   

Schedule and Dates 2011

Costs for PADI  Instructor Courses

Requirements for the Orientation Day:

• 4 ID Photographs
• All Non PADI Certification Copies of C-cards (both sides) or Certificates
• Log Book for Dive Verification including one Night Dive
• In Date Medical stating you are FIT TO DIVE
• All PADI Mandatory IDC Course Materials
• Standard Calculator for Exams
• PADI Enriched Air Student Qualification or copy of equivalent (optional)
• Credit card details for Application Fees including CVV number
• Balance of Payment
• A great sense of humour and commitment to the program.

PADI Material Requirements:

IDC Crew Pak that consists of:

10500 - Instructor Application
10510 - Instructor Evaluation Enrollment Form
10516 - Instructor Cert. of Completion Form
10525 - Instructor Candidate Info & Training record
60194 - Confined Water Cue Cards
60196 - AID Instructor Cue Cards
60202 - OW Cue Cards
60205 - RD Cue Cards
60571 - OW Lesson Prep Slate
60573 - Confined Water Lesson Prep Slate
70917 - Digital Guide to Teaching
71513 - Guide to Teaching
70847 - Business of Diving DVD
70909MUL - Spec. Instructor manual on CD-ROM
70937 - Bus. of Diving, Best of UJ, Law and Diving & Children & Scuba CD ROM
71023 - OW Exam
70305 - RD Exam 
71310 - DM Exam
82136 - Bacpack

Student Materials

• Open Water Diver Manual
• The Adventures in Diving Manual plus student slate
• The Rescue Diver Manual plus accident management work slate
• Divemaster Manual
• Divemaster Slates
• Discover Scuba Diving Cue Card
• Diving Knowledge Workbook
• Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
• RDP - Table & Multilevel E-RDP with Instructions Booklets
• How to Use and Choose Dive Computers Guide
• Instructor Manual or Instructor Manual CD ROM
• If you are already in possession of any of the above student manuals, individual prices will be quoted for outstanding items. As a PADI professional it is critical that you work from the most up to date PADI material

Equipment Requirements

• Fins, mask, snorkel and appropriate exposure protection
• Cylinder
• Buoyancy Control Device with LPI
• Regulator, alternate air source and SPG
• Weight system
• Timing device
• Depth gauge
• Compass
• Knife / divers tool
• slate
• Audible and Visible Emergency signalling devices.

BOOKING PROCEDURES:

We limit the amount of candidates that enrol on the program to ensure good quality training and excellent student to staff ratios. Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of R1000-00deposit.
An individual meeting or teleconference will be arranged with you at time of booking to provide you with preparation guidelines, detailed course schedule, to check course prerequisites, material requirements and answer any individual questions.

Preparation for the IDC program

A critical element of success is to be fully prepared prior to the start of the IDC program. Being prepared means you will get the full benefit and enjoyment from the program and alleviate unnecessary stress.

Revision of the five divemaster theory topics (Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Skills & Environment and RDP) is highly recommended. We spend two days during the program revising theory and bringing the 20 skills circuits up to demonstration quality level.

It is also recommended that you do a good overview of the Instructor Manual and Guide to Teaching.

Download the latest Training Bulletins and Presentation Outlines from the Members Toolbox on the PADI Pro Site -  www.padimembers.com

Continuing your Education

Emergency First Response Instructor

Master Scuba Diver Instructor Rating

Choose from:

• Altitude
• Navigation
• Wreck
• Deep
• Enriched Air
• Night
• Drift
• Dry Suit
• Search and Recovery
• Digital Underwater Photography
• Emergency 02 Provider