PADI IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR


Enhance your professional credentials while learning how to teach professionals with the PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course. As a PADI IDC Staff Instructor you will help raise the next generation of PADI professionals, as well as, gain in-depth instructor trainer knowledge. This training prepares you to teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructor Course and to staff the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). This course will further your teaching abilities and develop your evaluation and coaching skills through independent study, classroom and pool sessions, guided training and open water sessions.

     


PREREQUISITES:

  • Participants must be 18 years of age or older
  • Certified PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer and PADI EFR Instructor
  • Agree to conduct all levels of diver training consistent with the standards and philosophy outlined in the PADI Instructor Manual and PADI Course Director Manual
  • Agree to use the PADI system and its components

COURSE STRUCTURE:

  • Your training to become an IDC Staff Instructor will involve four modules:
    • Reassessment of knowledge, water skills and teaching ability
    • Orientation to PADI IDC policies, procedures and philosophy
    • Training in the skills of objective evaluation
    • Auditing a complete IDC course

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

  • PADI IDC Staff Crew-Pak (Includes Course Director Manual - Digital Version, Backpack, Skill Evaluation Slate, Confined and Open Water Evaluation Slates, Skill Developement Prep and IDC Staff eLearning card): $768.10

COURSE FEE: $500.00


INCLUDED:

  • All classroom and pool sessions
  • All open water sessions
  • Tanks, weights and wetsuit for open water dives

NOT INCLUDED:

  • All scuba gear including, BCD, regulators, gauges/computer, compass, knife, gloves, mask, fins, snorkel or booties for open water dives (but may be rented)
  • Transportation, meals and accommodations for the open water dives
  • Entry fees for open water dive locations
  • PADI IDC Staff Instructor application fee (approx. $135.00 as of 1/1/2020) required to process your certification

2023 PADI IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR COURSE DATES:

TBA


Upon successful completion of this course, IDC Staff Instructors can independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors at PADI 5 Star Dive Centers or Resorts, conduct IDC training segments with a Course Director, and evaluate instructor candidate knowledge development and skills. The IDC Staff Instructor certification is a prerequisite to the PADI Master Instructor rating, the highest PADI professional rating before becoming a Course Director.

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