PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

COURSE OVERVIEW

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is an intensive training program that prepares candidates to become competent entry-level Open Water Scuba Instructors (OWSI). You will develop the ability to teach in the classroom, confined water, and open water while refining your knowledge of the PADI system, risk management, dive theory, and sales techniques. Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on "Thinking Like an Instructor" to develop sound reasoning and judgment.

A key component of the IDC is the Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRi) Course, which is a prerequisite for becoming a certified OWSI. Much of the preparation is completed via eLearning before the course begins, allowing you to focus on developing practical teaching skills during the IDC.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• All teaching and diving sessions during the course
• Required IDC materials, including crew packs and teaching slates
• Online eLearning preparation before the course

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

• Accommodation in La Londe for the duration of the course
• Meals
• Any necessary equipment hire
• PADI application and first-year membership fees for Open Water Scuba Instructor and Emergency First Response Instructor (included in the total budget but paid separately to PADI)
• Optional Specialty Instructor Training Course, a highly recommended two-day add-on that enables you to teach specialties like Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep Diving, Dry Suit, and Digital Imaging

ASSESSMENT

• Candidates are assessed continuously through:
• Skills demonstration circuits and teaching presentations in confined water
• Prescriptive classroom teaching presentations
• Open water teaching presentations, including a rescue demonstration
• Written multiple-choice exams on dive theory and PADI training standards
• The two-day Instructor Examination (IE), conducted by a PADI Examiner, will assess all knowledge and skills acquired during the IDC

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Understanding the IDC Structure:

• AI (Assistant Instructor) – The first part of the IDC, which can also be taken separately. AI-certified professionals can conduct more training activities than a DiveMaster.
• OWSI (Open Water Scuba Instructor) – The second part of the IDC, refining knowledge of the PADI system and teaching techniques.
• IE (Instructor Examination) – A two-day examination assessing all competencies acquired during the IDC.
• EFRi (Emergency First Response Instructor) – A required certification to become a PADI OWSI, completed during the middle weekend of the IDC.
• Solid preparation is key to success in the IDC. You will need up-to-date student training materials (manuals or eLearning for Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and DiveMaster) and a copy of the PADI Standards and Electronic Dive Tables. These are available as a crossover kit.

DURATION

The complete course lasts twelve days, followed by a two-day Instructor Examination (IE).

UPCOMING CLASSES

• 12th to 23rd July with the exam on the 24th and 25th (to be confirmed)
• 3rd to 14th November with the exam on the 15th and 16th

PRICE

€4,500, which includes teaching materials, online crew-packs, application fees, membership fees, and exam fees.