The July 2010 IDC will be hosted by Tofo Scuba and Platinum Course Director, Colleen Bernard from Amanzi Instructor Development. Tofo Scuba has successfully hosted IDC's since 2005 in the Inhambane area and this year will be no exception. We will be conducting the new curriculum IDC over a comfortable 10 day period with hands on guidance from our experienced Course Director and Staff Instructors.

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 an intense workshop to bring the 20 skills to demonstration quality. The program 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 Specialty 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:

• Accommodation
• Nitrox Instructor Rating
• 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 Instructor Development Training Process

The Instructor Development process is a combination of programs designed to enhance Instructor Candidates abilities as Dive professionals, as well as offer specialised training programs, all of which are intended to increase your success as a dive professional.

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 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. EFRI or equivalent First Aid Instructor rating prior to continuation onto OWSI
   
   

Schedule and Dates 2010

Costs for PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (IDC & IE)

PADI Material Requirements:

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
70137           Pro Log Book
70197           Law & Diving Pro Book
70305           RD Exam
71513           Guide to Teaching
70847           Business of Diving DVD
70909MUL      Spec. Instructor Manual on CD-ROM
70937           Bus. Of Diving, Best of UJ & Children & Scuba on CD ROM
71023           OW Exam
71310           DM Exam
82136           Backpack

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 R1000-00 deposit.

Within Gauteng an individual meeting will be arranged with you at time of booking to provide you with preparation guidelines, detailed course schedule, to check course pre requisites, material requirements and answer any individual questions. For candidates out of the Gauteng area, an in depth teleconference or email will replace an individual meeting.

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.

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Continuing your Education

EFR Emergency First Response Instructor

Typically conducted on a Saturday and Sunday after IE.

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