PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
The PADI Instructor Development Program consists of two phases- a training phase and an evaluation phase. Completion of the training may be met by taking either a complete Instructor Development Course (IDC).. The program consists of two parts — the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Instructor candidates who have successfully completed an IDC may enroll in the PADI Instructor Examination (IE) which is the evaluation phase in the PADI program.
Educational Benefits of IDC include:
- Train candidates to effectively conduct Open Water, Adventure Diver, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Coral Reef Conservation, Peak Performance Bouyancy, Project AWARE and Divemaster Courses.
- Train candidates to conduct Experience Programs such as ; Scuba Review, Discover Scuba Diver, Discover Scuba Diving and PADI Seal Team Programs.
- Develop effective teaching techniques for classroom, confined water and open water teaching presentations.
- Familiarize candidates with the important relationships they will have with PADI and there local PADI Dive Center.
- Develop business and marketing awareness, which give the successful candidate a competitive edge in the diving industry.
PADI Assistant Instructor
The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You'll not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional but you'll also start learning the PADI System of diver education.
What can PADI Assistant Instructors do?
- Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
- Evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
- Teach the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty course
- Teach Project AWARE Specialty courses
- Conduct PADI Discover Scuba experiences
- Teach Emergency First Response after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course
What will I need to start?
- PADI Divemaster rating or qualifying certification from another certification organization
- At least 18 years old
- Have 60 logged dives, including night, deep, and navigation dives
- Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months
What will I do?
- Knowledge development through self-study, quizzes, lectures and presentations
- Confined water skill review and assessment, workshops and presentations
- Open water workshops, rescue assessment and candidate presentations
How long will it take?
- The course can vary from as little as three days to more than two weeks
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Program
 The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor program is your final step in the quest to become a PADI Instructor. During the IDC, you'll learn to use and adapt the PADI System of diver education to individual student needs. Comprehensive training, supported by a wide variety of PADI educational materials, earns PADI Instructors respect from both students and peers. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors may conduct a broad range of PADI programs from Discover Scuba to Divemaster.
The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor rating sets you apart from the crowd. PADI Instructors may conduct the entire range of PADI programs - from Discover Scuba through Divemaster.
PADI Instructors do things others can only daydream about.
If you want to live an extraordinary life, you're in the right place.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Assistant Instructor certification or be an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months ( check with a PADI Course Director or PADI Office for qualifying credentials.)
- Hold a dive certification for at least six months
- Have 60 logged dives that include night, deep and navigation dives
- Proof of CPR training within the last 24 months
- Medical clearance signed by a physician
What will I do?
- Knowledge development through self-study, quizzes, lectures and presentations
- Confined water skill review and assessment, workshops and presentations
- Open water workshops, rescue assessment and candidate presentations
- Have at least 100 logged dives prior to entering a PADI Instructor Exam
How long will it take?
Times can vary from four days to three weeks or more. |
