PADI IDC Course Overview

PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) - The most comprehensive and intensive Scuba Diving Instructor training program in the scuba diving industry!

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the heart of the PADI Instructor training process. This program is designed for PADI Divemasters (or any qualifying certification from another training organization) who would like to become certified as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor to be able to teach and conduct PADI diver courses.

Your PADI IDC package

Your PADI Instructor Development Course is one of the most important steps in becoming a successful dive educator. You want to have FUN and you need to feel comfortable while going through this process with us.

To make sure you receive the most rewarding and valuable PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) training experience, we have included many different items into your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) package.

Your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) tuition fee includes:

1. PADI's most up to date PADI IDC curriculum
   
2. Relaxed eleven-day PADI IDC program
   
3. FREE of charge two-day PADI IDC prep program
   
4. FREE of charge PADI Enriched Air "Nitrox" Specialty Instructor course*
   
5. PADI IDC goodies - "Surprise - surprise".....
   
6. Single Occupancy accommodation (fan room) for 10 nights at Flora Bay Resort
   • Optional Upgrades Available During Stay
     • Twin Share in Air Con room
     • Single Stay in Air Con room
7. Buffet style (eat all you can) breakfast and lunch for 10 days
8. Personal attention and professional organization - 5 candidates to 1 IDC staff member
9. PADI IDC in modern Air Con classroom - open till late!
10. Additional workshops for Control, Skills and Rescue skills
11. Night classes for dive theory and standards review
12. Tanks and weight during PADI IDC and PADI IE
    
13. Your Course Director presence during entire PADI IDC and PADI IE
    
14. Unlimited fun and training dives 7 days before your PADI IDC
    
15. PADI IE graduation party!!!

*Not including entry-level certification, training materials and PADI Specialty Instructor application fee.

Please contact PADI Course Director Azman for more information.

Lets get started today!

Your preparation is the ultimate key in being successful and to getting the most out of your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). Following these few easy steps will ensure you are not missing anything.

Administrative and paperwork

Proper administrative and paperwork will ensure your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) application goes through smoothly without any delay.

Please make sure you have…

• Downloaded and faxed or mailed us your completed Instructor application form
  
  
• At least 4 passport photos
  
  
• All your PADI certification cards
  
  
• If you are crossing over from another training agency, please provide photocopies of all your diver and leadership level certification cards or certificates
  
  
• Medical Statement signed and dated by a physician stating that you are physically fit for diving, valid within the last 12 months
  
  
• Logbook documenting more than 60 logged dives to attend IDC, and 100 logged dives to attend your PADI Instructor Examinations (IE)
  

Enroll in our "Extended" 4-day IDC preparatory program – it’s free!

Prior to your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) program, we offer a 4-day complimentary PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) preparatory program. This valuable program is designed to help you refresh your dive theory and sharpen your demonstration quality and rescue skills. This is a great way to prepare yourself for your upcoming PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) program and get you into the learning mode. This program gives you the opportunity to meet with other fellow candidates, your PADI Course Director and PADI IDC Staff Instructor even before your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) begins. You will also have the chance to familiarize yourself to our Instructor training center and the local diving environment.

Dive theory (Physics, Physiology, RDP, Equipment and Skills & Environment)

The 60 questions dive theory exam in the PADI Instructor Examinations (IE) is based on what you have learned during your PADI Divemaster course, there is no surprise and there is nothing new. What you need to do is just to review them again to make sure that you are not forgetting anything.
So, please…

• Practice answering questions using PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook
  
  
• Review dive theory using PADI Divemaster section in your Instructor Manual
  
  
• Review details using PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving – if needed
  
  
• Answer all dive theory questions of the Divemaster final exam at least two times
  
  
• Answer all dive theory questions of the study tools section in your Instructor candidate workbook
  
  
• Be very familiar with using the new eRDP-ML and Table – especially in finding minimum surface interval time
  
  
• Ask other Instructors if you need assistance

Demonstration quality skills for PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Continuing Education courses

Naturally as a PADI Scuba Instructor your demonstration quality skills must be up to standard so that it will be easy for your student divers to copy and learn. Whenever you have the chance, please practice all the skills from the PADI Open Water Diver course.

We will also review demonstration techniques for teaching skills from PADI Adventures in Diving programs as well as PADI Rescue Diver course.

Remember to practice performing it correctly, slowly and to exaggerate your movements to show details of skills.

Whenever possible, assist an Instructor conducting PADI courses as many times as you can!

PADI System, Standards and Procedures

Understanding the PADI System, Standards and Procedures is one of the major parts of your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

Make sure you…

• Obtain the most up-to-date PADI Instructor Manual and Instructor candidate workbook early – this can be arranged through us
  
  
• Complete all 16 Knowledge Reviews in the Independent study section of your Instructor candidate workbook – this is a requirement prior to starting your PADI PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
  
  
• Do not try to memorize every single PADI Standard in the Instructor manual, it is impossible! Instead, be familiar with your manual so that you know where to find them.
  

Your scuba equipment and learning materials

You do not want your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) to be interrupted by having improper or broken equipment.

Be sure that all your scuba equipment is in good working condition
You also need to have snorkel, dive knife and underwater compass, safety sausage (SMB) and whistle or dive alert.

Have adequate exposure protection for water temperature between 28 and 30 degree Celsius.

On top of the required PADI IDC materials, you will need to have:

• RDP Table
  
• eRDP-ML
  
• Calculator

Come over earlier (if possible)....

Try to arrive as early as possible for your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). The earlier you get here, the more relaxed you will feel for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

You are more than welcome to…

• Do some diving around Perhentian Island at a very special rate
  
  
• Practice your demonstration quality and rescue skills with one of our PADI IDC Staff Instructors as many times as you like at no charge!
  
  
• Assist our PADI Instructors in conducting PADI courses
  
  
• Practice answering dive theory questions under the supervision of our PADI IDC Staff Instructors
  

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Once you are done with all your preparation you just need to relax and look forward to a relaxing and enjoyable PADI IDC experience! We are convinced that you will also have fun during your PADI IDC with us.

Please contact PADI Course Director Azman for more information.

See you soon.

PADI IDC Course Structure

Our extended PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is divided into 4 components; PADI IDC Preparation, PADI Assistant Instructor Course (AI) and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course (OWSI) and PADI Instructor Examinations (IE) You can choose to do your entire PADI Instructor Development Course IDC in one go, or you can take your time and do it part by part.

• PADI IDC Prep – 4 days
• PADI Assistant Instructor Course – 5 days
• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course – 6 days
• PADI Instructor Examinations – 2 days

The Extra Effort by Our Gopro Team

At Gopro Malaysia, we put our focus far beyond just passing your PADI Instructor Examinations (IE). By extending your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) beyond the traditional 7 to 9- day program, we will have enough time and opportunities to measure your performance and improve your abilities throughout the entire program in a stress-free manner. On top of that, we will also explore the Business principle of diving industry as well as discussing issues on legal, governmental and environmental concerns. This additional information will make you a well-rounded Dive professional. It is our job to coach you towards your success when you start teaching in the “real world”!

What you will be doing during the Development Process

During your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), you will apply your diving skills and knowledge into learning to conduct knowledge development segments, confined water dives and open water dives of PADI courses using the entire PADI System of Diver Education.

Relax – PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is a developmental training process! Making mistakes are part of the FUN! Our unique PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) prepares you to function as a successful PADI Scuba Instructor. There is no maximum number of attempts to reach the performance requirements; we will keep coaching you until you can comfortably gain the knowledge, skill and teaching techniques to use the PADI System effectively.

The latest and revised PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Curriculum redefines the standard for instructor training. Coupled with PADI’s state-of-the-art educational materials, the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) allows you to learn quickly and effectively. Learning is made more enjoyable and meaningful through instructional system design and cutting edge teaching media. With its modern educational principles and manageable, positive learning structure, our new PADI Instructor Development Course  (IDC) is definitely more effective and efficient.

Please contact PADI Course Director Azman for more information.

To enroll in a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) you must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization.
   An individual with leadership level certification with another diver training organization can be:
   1. An instructor member in good standing with one of the following organizations: BSAC (Club Instructor or higher), CMAS (one star Instructor or three star diver), FAUI, IDEA, Los Angeles County, MDEA, NAUI, PDIC, SSI, SAA (Instructor Grade 2 or higher) or YMCA (others may qualify – contact PADI for verification).
      
   2. Or, a diver with proof of certification in diver supervision and management including proof of rescue diving certification.
      
2. Be at least 18 years old.
   
3. Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months. A licensed physician must sign the form and state that the candidate is fit for diving. The physician signing the form may not be the applicant.
   
4. Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water scuba dives (as documented in the individual’s log book) and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation diving.
   
5. Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months.
   
6. Submit documentation of any equivalent certification for entrylevel, advanced, rescue and leadership-level issued by another recreational diver training organization. (PADI Members who have these records on file at PADI do not need to resubmit.)
   
7. If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.

Please contact PADI Course Director Azman for more information.

Below are all the required training materials for your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC):

• PADI Instructor Manual
  
• Instructor Candidate Workbook
  
• Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Instructor Outline
  
• Project AWARE Specialty Program Instructor Outline
  
• AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor Outline
  
• PADI Open Water Diver manual
  
• PADI Adventures in Diving manual
  
• PADI Rescue Diver manual
  
• PADI Divemaster manual
  
• The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
  
• Diving Knowledge Workbook
  
• RDP Table and Instruction of use booklet
  
• eRDPML and Instruction of use booklet
  
• Open Water Diver Quizzes and Exam booklet
  
• Rescue Diver Final Exams booklet
  
• Divemaster Final Exams booklet
  
• Open Water Diver course Aquatic cue cards
  
• Adventures in Diving Instructor cue cards
  
• Rescue Diver Instructor cue cards
  
• Discover Scuba Diving Instructor cue card
  
• Confined Water Lesson Preparation slate
  
• Open Water Training Dive Lesson Planning slate

Recommended training materials for your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC):

• The Law and the Diving Professional
  
• The Best of The Undersea Journal
  
• The Business of Diving
  
• Children and Scuba Diving

Please contact PADI Course Director Azman for more information.

Below are the investment involved for your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC):

*Our PADI IDC Silver package includes:

• 11-day PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) program compare to the conventional 7 to 9-day program
• 10 nights Single accommodation
• 10 days of "Eat All You Can" breakfast and buffet lunch
• Unconditional 100% IE Pass Guarantee policy
• EFR Instructor Course
• FREE PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor course
• FREE 4-day expanded PADI IDC preparation program compare to the conventional 2-day program
• FREE unlimited training and fun dives 7 days before your PADI IDC start
• Tanks and weights during IDC and IE
• Expanded teaching PADI Rescue Diver course workshop
• Expanded teaching PADI Adventures in Diving program workshop
• Expanded teaching PADI Search & Recovery Specialty workshop
• Conducting CESA & Descents workshop
• Introduction to National Geographic Diver program
• Introduction to PADI eLearning
• Introduction to teaching PADI eRDP-ML
• FREE Pocket-Mask
• PADI IDC in Tropical Island environment
• Small ratio - 5 candidates to 1 IDC Staff
• Modern classrooms with all multimedia facilities
• FREE wireless broadband internet (just bring your own laptop)

Discounts:

• 10% Early Booking Discount
• 5% Cash Payment Discount
• 25% Discount for all PADI Training Materials
• 20% Discount for Instructor level Continuing Education courses

**Our PADI IDC Crew Pak includes:

• 2009 PADI Instructor manual (paper or digital)
• Instructor Candidate Workbook
• Confined water instructor cue cards
• Open water instructor cue cards
• PADI Discover Scuba Diving instructor slate
• PADI Adventures in Diving instructor slates
• PADI Rescue Diver instructor cue cards
• Confined Water Lesson Preparation slate
  
• Open Water Training Dive Lesson Planning slate
• PADI Open Water Diver Course Quizzez & Final Exams booklet
• PADI Rescue Diver Final Exams booklet
• PADI Divemaster Final Exams booklet
• PADI Project AWARE Instructor outline
• PADI Coral Reef Conservation Instructor outline
• PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Instuctor outline
• FREE PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor outline (IDC Silver package only)
• FREE EFR Instructor manual (IDC Silver package only)
• FREE PADI Crew backpack

Please contact PADI Course Director Azman if you already have some of the materials and would like to know the prices for each item individually.