Instructor Developent Course (IDC)
PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE (IDC)
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is an 8 or 10-day class, depending on your choice of eLearning or traditional method, designed to prepare qualified candidates to become PADI Instructors.
Each segment can be scheduled as a stand-alone course or completed all at one time.
The IDC curriculum emphasis is focused on development, not tests or stress. This makes learning easier and more relaxed.
Course Orientation
Developing Knowledge Development Presentations
Prescriptive Teaching Presentations (3)
Teaching in Confined Water
Confined Water Teaching Presentations (4)
Conducting Open Water Dives
Open Water Teaching Presentations
(4 skills during 2 dives)
General Standards and Procedures
Open Water Diver Course
Adventures in Diving Program and Workshop
Discover Scuba Diving Workshop (1 dive)
Rescue Diver Course and Workshop
Divemaster Course
Risk Management
Sections Available through eLearning or for Presentation in Class:
Learning, Instruction and the PADI System
General Standards and Procedures
Risk Management
Marketing Diving
Start Diving
Teaching PADI Specialty Diver Courses
Business of Diving
Keep Diving
How to Teach the RDP
Entry Requirements:
- Proof of PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster certifications (or qualifying certification from another training organization).
- Certified Open Water Diver for at least 6 months
- First Aid and CPR training for Adult, Infant and Child within the last 24 months (PADI Emergency First Response certification recommended)
- PADI Diving Medical Statement signed by a physician and dated within the last 12 months
- Proof of at least 60 logged open water scuba dives
- Logged proof of deep, night & navigation diving
Course Materials:
The following books and materials are required for the PADI Instructor Development Course:
PADI IDC Crew-Pak w/ Guide to Teaching Manual, This Crew-Pak includes the following PADI materials:
Guide to Teaching; Law & the Diving Professional; Children & Scuba, Best of Undersea Journal, Business of Diving Books on CD-ROM; Adventures in Diving Instructor Cue Cards; Rescue Cue Cards; OW Lesson Planning Slate; OW Lesson Prep Slate; CW Aquatic Cue Cards; OW Aquatic Cue Cards; PADI Pro Logbook; OW Quizzes & Exams; Rescue Diver Final Exam; DM Final Exam Booklet; 2010 Specialty Instructor Manual on CD-ROM; Positive Approach Selling DVD; PADI Backpack;
*PADI Exam Booklets are not sold to candidates before they earn certification at that level.
The IDC Crew-Pak is included with tuition when enrolled in Phase II. If taking the IDC as a stand-alone course, then the candidate is responsible for the purchase of the Crew-Pak. Prices are available on the Pro Dive Books and Materials Order Form.
NOTE: All IDC candidates are also required to have the current PADI Open Water Instructor Manual and current student materials from the PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Divemaster courses. These materials are not included in the Phase II cost.
Equipment Needed:
Mask
Fins
Snorkel
BCD with low pressure inflator system
Single hose regulator with alternate air source device
Submersible pressure gauge
Depth gauge
Compass
Bottom timing device (computers are acceptable)
Water resistant timing device (watch with second hand)
Dive knife or tool
Audible surface signaling device (whistle or other noise maker)
Visible surface signaling device (tube or mirror)
Underwater signaling device
Pencil and underwater slate
PADI RDP & eRDP
Underwater lights (primary and secondary)
Pocket mask & non-rebreather mask
Logbook
At Pro Dive we have special student package pricing discounts for all our students.
Schedule & Dates:
At Pro Dive we offer two scheduling formats for you to become a PADI Scuba Instructor – Semester Scheduling and Career Scheduling. Semester Scheduling is conducted on nights and weekends, and our Career Scheduling is done in consecutive days.
Career Format Schedule
Days 1 through 5 – Assistant Instructor Training
Days 3 through 5 – Assistant Instructor Training –eLearning Method
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Classroom sessions
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Pool, boat or lake sessionsDay 6 - Emergency First Responder Instructor class
Day 7 – Optional IE 5 Part Theory Prep Day
Days 8 through 12 – Open Water Scuba Instructor Training
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Classroom sessions
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Pool, boat or lake sessions
Semester Format Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturdays
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
2010 COURSE SCHEDULECareer Program
(eLearning)
March 23 - April 27 March 1-12 March 3-14 June 22 - July 29 April 19-30 April 21-30 October 26 - December 2 June 7-18 June 9-18 July 19-30 July 21-30 August 30 - September 10 September 1 - September 10 September 27 - October 8 September 29 - October 8 November 22 - December 3 November 24 - December 3
Certification Awarded:
Upon successful completion of the IDC, candidates are allowed to go through the PADI Instructor Evaluation (IE). Once a candidate has passed the IE they will become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI).
Note: Proof of 100 logged dives is required to take the PADI IE
Note: Candidates who are not PADI Divemasters are also required to pass the diver rescue skills assessment.
Price: $2,695
Our course cost includes classroom & pool sessions, all ocean boat dives and lake dives, tank/weight fees, PADI IDC Crew-Pack, IDC Instructor Examination Fee and PADI Instructor Examination Fee.
PADI will charge a $320 fee for you to register for the convenient online eLearning program. As an added benefit to you we will provide you with an in-store credit of $320 that can be used to purchase training materials needed for the course, not included with tuition, or anything else that you might need at Pro Dive!! To be eligible for this offer, you must associate with Pro Dive when signing up for eLearning and be enrolled in the course.
Get Started Today:
Simply call us at 1-800-PRO-DIVE or 954-776-3483, or email us Here to get you registered for the class. For those who are local, please come by for a tour and register in person. A small deposit is requested to hold your spot and at that time we will provide you with your books and materials for your training. You may also download the Pro Dive Orientation Packet to get started on your Medical Questionnaire and pre-course assignments. We look forward to training you!