Instructor Development Course
Sailing into incredible sunsets could be the rule, not the exception. There are thousands of positions available for PADI Pros all around the world.
Becoming a PADI Instructor gives you the freedom to teach either part-time or full-time, locally or overseas, and to different certification levels.
What You Learn
During the course you’ll learn how to apply the PADI System of Education by presenting at least
- Two confined water teaching presentations
- Two knowledge development presentations
- One open water teaching presentations integrating two skills
You will also attend and participate in the following 14 curriculum presentations:
- Course Orientation
- Dive Industry Overview
- General Standards and Procedures
- The Role of Media and Prescriptive Teaching
- Legal Responsibility and Risk Management
- PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver Course
- Adaptive Teaching
- The PADI Continuing Education Philosophy
- Business Principles for the Dive Instructor
- Adventures in Diving Program
- Specialty Diver Courses and Master Scuba Diver Program
- Rescue Diver Course
- Divemaster Course
- Diver Retention Programs
- How to Teach the RDP (Instructors from recreational diver training organizations other than PADI must complete.)
You will demonstrate competence at
- performing all 20 dive skills listed on the Skill Evaluation.
- performing a facedown, nonstop swim for 800 metres/yards using a mask, snorkel and fins.
During the course you’ll need to demonstrate competency in Dive theory by passing a five-part theory exam scoring 75% on each part .
So when was the last time you said “I love my job”?
Contact us today for a chat about becoming a PADI Instructor and start living the dream!
Hi
I’m a PADI divemaster and I’m interested in doing the IDC course. Can you tell me how much it is and the structure of the course? For example is it evening and weekends learning as I work full time. Thanks
Ashley
Hi Ashley,
I will send an email now with all the details you’ll need.
Regards,
Teri