jason PRITCHARD
PADI COURSE DIRECTOR
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE (IDC)
Start the PADI Instructor Development course (IDC) today, this is the first step and an incredible adventure. Under the guidance of your PADI Course Director, you will learn the skills and confidence to teach safe and enjoyable scuba courses.
BEGIN A NEW ADVENTURE!
The PADI digital eLearning Crewpak allows you to dive deep into dive education theory, teaching methods, and course standards whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you. It’s your course on your time! Study offline or online using a computer or mobile device. Have a question about teaching techniques or PADI standards? Connect with your Course Director anytime. Start your journey to becoming a PADI Instructor before you even arrive, mastering essential knowledge at your own pace!
INDEPENDENT STUDY
COURSE DIRECTOR LED
8 DAY COURSE
WEEKLY ONLINE CALLS / 3 DAYS IN PERSON
Unlock Your Dream Career as a PADI Scuba Instructor with the IDC!
Ready to take your diving skills to new heights? The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is your fast-track path to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). This action-packed program combines the PADI Assistant Instructor and OWSI courses to give you essential knowledge, hands-on experience, and real-world teaching skills.
What to Expect: An immersive 8-day course or 8-week online sessions, where you'll dive into practical workshops, written assessments, and dry-run presentations to perfect your teaching and diving abilities.
Once you’ve rocked the PADI IDC course, it’s time to shine at the PADI Instructor Exam (IE) of your choice! This is your chance to showcase your newly honed skills, and once you pass, you’ll officially begin your journey as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor—get ready to inspire and teach divers around the world!
You will also need to have an active
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE EFR PRIMARY & SECONDARY CARE INSTRUCTOR certification in order to teach after your IE. This is a standalone course which is included in your IDC.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
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Interactive Theory Workshops: Master dive theory and PADI standards.
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Written Assessments: Prove your knowledge with challenge-based papers.
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Dry-run Presentations: Build confidence by practicing in-water skills before diving in.
Become an Expert Instructor:
Practice teaching, refine your skills, and develop the confidence to lead students safely and effectively underwater.
By the end of the IDC, you’ll be ready to create unforgettable dive experiences as a certified PADI Instructor.
Ready to make waves? Your instructor journey starts here!
THE ADVENTURE DOSENT STOP THERE...
You will have the chance to continue your education by gaining Instructor Speciality ratings through the MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER (MSDT) preparation course.If you already hold an Instructor certification from another scuba training agency, you will be able to complete a crossover by just completing the OWSI portion of the IDC. Get in touch for more info
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor Course Prerequisites
The IE prerequisites have also been included below, so that as soon as you complete the IDC, you will be eligible to join an IE and start teaching as soon as possible.
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Minimum age: 18 years old.
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Certified diver for at least 6 months.
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Proof of 100 logged dives — with experience of deep diving, night diving and underwater navigation.
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Hold a PADI Divemaster certification (or equivalent from another dive training organisation).
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Hold fit-to-dive medical that has been signed by a physician within the last 6 months.
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Be an in status certified in Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care Instructor (or equivalent from another agency).
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Provide documentation for any non PADI certifications as required — entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level.
What Can i do as an PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor?
Becoming a PADI Instructor is the gateway to teaching scuba diving but what exactly will you be qualified to do? Once in teaching status you will be able to teach:
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PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Courses.
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PADI Advanced Open Water Courses and Adventure Diver.
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PADI Rescue Diver Courses.
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PADI Divemaster Courses.
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PADI Discover Scuba, Bubblemaker and Seal Team programs.
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Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project AWARE and Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Courses.
Ready to build new confidence and share your passion as an PADI Instructor? Contact us now to register for your PADI Instructor Development course (IDC)!
SIGN UP NOW & START YOUR ADVENTURE!
£1970
(Master scuba diver trainer £2570.00 x5 specs)
What's Included:
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Training Tuition
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CESA Workshop
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Rescue Workshop
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All Open Water Tuition & Coaching
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EFRI Digital Crewpak
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PADI AI / OWSI E-Learning Crewpak & Slates
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Decent Workshop
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All Pool Tuition & Coaching
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Emergency First Responder Instructor Course
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Drysuit Speciality Instructor
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*NOT included: PADI Fee £238.20 / EFRI Fee £148.80 / Entrance to training sites / IE Fee £834.00 / PADI Spec Fees £56.40 per spec
