PADI IDC - Instructor Devolopment Course
Are you looking for something extraordinary? To do something others can only dream of? To help people transform their lives? To open doors you didn't even know existed? All of this, and more, awaits you as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
PADI Instructor Development serves two purposes - to develop and refine both personal dive skills and leadership ability to an elevated level. In PADI's system, instructor development begins with the PADI Assistant Instructor course through the IDC, and includes a variety of instructor enhancement programs ranging from Specialty Instructor training to IDC Staff Instructor courses.
The foundation of instructor development is the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), which includes online independent study through PADI eLearning or live-delivery segments. The IDC can also be separated into an Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program.
Candidates completing the Assistant Instructor course are authorized to conduct some PADI programs independently. They may also go on to complete an OWSI program in the future.
Candidates completing an entire IDC (or AIs who go on to complete an OWSI Program) are eligible to enroll in a PADI Instructor Examination (IE) conducted by PADI Staff. The IE evaluates the candidate's teaching ability, dive knowledge, skill level, understanding of the PADI System, attitude and professionalism using standardized, objective criteria. When the criteria are met, candidates achieve the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor rating.
The IDC emphasizes development, not testing, and so provides a low-stress environment conducive to learning. Candidates can relax and concentrate on skill development, knowing that making mistakes is part of the learning process. During these courses, the staff play the important roles of supporting, guiding and advising candidates.
This two phase program - the development phase (IDC) conducted by PADI Course Directors and their instructor development staff; and the evaluative phase (IE) conducted by PADI Staff - is the most comprehensive and demanding of any in the dive industry. New PADI Instructors meet the highest standards for learning and performance of any recreational diver certification organization.
How Do You Get Started
Prerequisites
- Dive Leader certification - PADI Divemaster or leadership-level certification with a recognized recreational diver training organization* who is either:
a. an instructor member in good standing, or
b. a diver with proof of certification in diver supervision and management including proof of rescue diving certification; 60 logged dives; documented experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation. - 18 years old
- Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months.
- Certified diver for six months.
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care course completion (or qualifying training) within the last 24 months.
- If not a PADI Divemaster, complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
- Submit documentation of qualifying certifications for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level, as necessary.
Preparation before the IDC
- Review DM Theory using the Diving Knowledge Workbook and the Divemaster section in the Instructor manual
- Independent study: EFR knowledge review from the EFR Instructor manual
Required PADI material
- Instructor cue cards for PADI's core courses (PADI Open Water Diver and PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Divemaster)
- PADI Instructor Manual, PADI Guide to Teaching and PADI diver's manual
- Lesson planning slates for confined and open water
- Quiz and exam booklets for the core courses
- Specialty outlines for Project AWARE
- ERDPml and tables
Required equipment
- Full set Scuba equipment
If you have any question, please contact us.
Course Setup
During the course you'll learn how to apply the PADI System of Education by presenting at least
- Four confined water teaching presentations
- Three knowledge development presentations
- Two open water teaching presentations integrating two skills
You will also attend and participate in the following curriculum presentations:
- Course Orentation
- Learning, Instruction and the PADI System
- Business of Diving
- General Standard and Procedures
- Developing Knowledge Devolopment Presentations
- Risk Management
- Open Water Diver Course
- Advantures in Diving Program
- Rescue Diver Course
- Divemaster Course
- Teaching PADI Specialty Diver Courses
- Teaching in Confined Water
- Conducting Open Water Dives
- Marketing Diving
- Start Diving
- Keep Diving
- How to Teach the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP)
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 and a standard and procedure exam scoring 75% on each exam.
Course Price
| Course / Package | Course Fee | Big Blue Pros * |
|---|---|---|
| PADI IDC + EFR Instructor + MSDT | 13,000 - 18,000 CNY ** | 11,000 CNY |
| PADI IDC + EFR Instructor | 9,800 - 14,800 CNY ** | 8,800 CNY |
| MSDT (5 Specialty instructor courses) | 4,380 CNY | 3,880 CNY |
| EFR Instructor | 3,680 CNY | 3,280 CNY |
| IDC Staff | 4,780 CNY | 3,980 CNY |
* Big Blue Pros are those who have completed the entirety of their professional level courses directly with Big Blue.
** Candidates receiving scores of 85% or higher on the dive theory written exam are eligible for a discount of 1,000 CNY per section when sign up the course.
Course fee included
- 2 remedial days before the IE
- Extra Open Water presentation, confined water presentation, extra in-water workshops and Rescue, Search and Recovery, Navigation, Knots, CESA, workshops conducted in confined and open water dives
- PADI IE Pass Guarantee
- Computerized classroom
- Wireless access at the facility (in Big Blue)
- Language supports
- Access to PADI library
- FREE use of diving equipment during professional packages
- Your PADI Course Director will be with you during the entire IE
- Open Water Dives in Suzhou (the cost includes the transport, accommodation, meals and water for course days)
Course fee excluded
- PADI Instructor Crewpack: 3,490 CNY
- EFR Instructor Crewpack: 639 CNY
- PADI Instructor Exam Fee: 890 AUD
- PADI Instructor application: 257 AUD
- EFR Instructor application: 177 AUD
- Accommodation during IE days.
** Instructor Manual for Specialty Instructor courses and MSDT course is extra.
*** Free PADI Enriched Air Diver course and PADI Oxygen provider to all our PADI IDC candidates(PADI fees and materials not included).
Please feel free to contact us if there is any question.
PADI IDC Schedule
| Course Date | Class Time | Location | IE Date | IE Location | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14th - May 18th, 2018 | Weekends | Shanghai / Suzhou | May 19th - 20th | Suzhou | Check |
| Jun 9th - Jul 13th, 2018 | Weekends | Shanghai / Suzhou | Jul 14th - 15th | Suzhou | Check |
| Aug 18th - Sep 21st, 2018 | Weekends | Shanghai / Suzhou | Sep 22nd - 23rd | Suzhou | Check |
Application
- Initial Interview
- Sign up at Big Blue with 3 2-inch passport photos and pay the course fee
- Pickup your training material
- Submit a copy of your ID card or Passport
- Bring All your Cards and Logbooks
Previous Level: PADI Divemaster
