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
To enrol on an IDC, an individual must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be certified as a PADI divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organisation recognised by PADI.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Submit proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past 24months. Preferably the PADI EFR course.
  • 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.
  • If not a PADI divemaster successfully complete the PADI divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
 

Schedule and Dates 2007
IDC Start IDC Finish IE EFR Specialities
6th Feb 16th Feb 17th-18th Feb 24th-25th Feb 2nd-4th March
22nd May 1st June 2nd-3rd June 9th-10th June 15th-17th June
24th July 3rd Aug 4th-5th Aug 7th-8th Aug 9th-11th Aug
13th Nov 24th Nov 24th-25th Nov 1st-2nd Dec 7th-9th Dec
 
All the programs are full time. The program will start with an orientation evening between 6pm and 10pm to complete all administrative procedures. Typically the 10 day IDC program will start at 7am in the morning and finish at approximately 4.30pm.All sessions must be attended for successful completion of the IDC and enrolment on an IE. Workshop activities are conducted from 5pm until 7pm. Individual assignments are to be completed during evening hours.

Costs for PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (IDC & IE)
Item Cost More Information
IDC Program R7450.00 Incl. Skills & Theory Workshop + Nitrox
Instructor Rating.
Materials for IDC POR Price on Request.
IDC Registration £77.00 Paid directly to PADI
IE Registration £325.00 Paid directly to PADI
 

PADI Material Requirements:

IDC Crew Pak which consists of:

  • Instructor manual or Instructor manual CD Rom
  • Candidate workbook
  • Business of Diving
  • Law and the Diving Professional
  • Children and Diving Guide
  • The Best of the Undersea Journal
  • Open Water Aquatic Cue Cards
  • Confined Water Aquatic Cue Cards
  • Adventures in Diving Cue Cards
  • Rescue Cue Cards
  • Open Water Preparation Slates
  • Confined Water Preparation Slates
  • Peak Performance Buoyancy Outline
  • Project Aware Outline
  • Coral Reef Conservation Outline
  • PADI Back Pak

Student Pak plus exams which consists of:

  • Open Water Diver Manual with RDP table
  • The Adventures in Diving Manual plus student slate
  • The Rescue Diver Manual plus accident management work slate
  • Divemaster Manual
  • Open Water Quiz and Exam Booklet
  • Rescue Exam
  • Divemaster Exam

Additional Products

  • RDP – Wheel, Table & E-RDP with Instructions Booklets
  • Divemaster Slates
  • Discover Scuba Diving Cue Card
  • Diving Knowledge Workbook
  • Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
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 materials.

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

Other Requirements for the Orientation Day:

  • 3 ID Photographs
  • All Non PADI Certification Copies of C- cards (both sides) or Certificates
  • Log Book for Dive Verification
  • In Date Medical stating you are Fit to Dive
  • All PADI Mandatory IDC Course Materials
  • Balance of Payment
  • A great sense of humour and commitment to the program!
 

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. All 16 Knowledge Reviews in the Candidate Workbook (Independent Study) need to be completed prior to the start of the course.

Since space is limited and demand is high we do recommend early booking (R1000 deposit required paid in to banking details provided)

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.

Continuing your Education

EFR Emergency First Response Instructor

Typically conducted on a Saturday and Sunday after IE.
EFR Instructor: includes Tuition, EFR Instructor manual, EFR video or DVD and Barrier pack. R2100.00
EFR Care for Children: includes Tuition ,Instructor manual, Student manual,CFC DVD and EFR Pic R1450.00
EFR Registration paid directly to PADI £68.00

Master Scuba Diver Instructor Rating

Conducted on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday after IE.
5 Specialty Ratings + Digital Specialty Manual CD Rom R4550.00
Individual outline. R183.00
Registration per speciality paid directly to PADI (Method 1) £25.00
Choose from:
  • Altitude
  • Navigation
  • Wreck
  • Deep
  • Enriched Air
  • Night
  • Drift
  • Dry Suit, supplement charge applicable
  • Search and Recovery, supplement charge applicable
  • Digital Underwater Photography
 
 

Banking Details
Absa Bank (Current Account)
Account Number: 406 218 3967
Branch: 632 005 (Westgate)

Contact Details
Colleen Bernard CD# 605286
Cell: 083 268 9777
Email:
Fax: 011 802 8417

Hosting Centres
Double M Diving S-32350
Twin Palms Scuba S-3750
Tofo Scuba S-32231
Sandton Scuba S-3059
Liquid Living S-32375