Instructor Training
Instructor Development Course Open Water Scuba Instructor
Once you have made the decision to develop your professional diving career by completing the PADI Divemaster Program, you may decide to become a PADI Instructor. PADI instructors are required to meet the dive industry’s highest instructor training standards.
OUTLINE: The full IDC (Assistant Instructor & Open Water Scuba Instructor) duration is nine days full time (plus self study), or six days for IDC part II. Part time IDC’s are also available from time to time.
The course includes: · Pre-assessment activities to review your diving knowledge and skills; · 14 self study reading assignments · 16 knowledge reviews to complete. · The curriculum is extremely varied and involves lectures (with an accompanying program workbook); workshop/discussions; and practice teaching sessions in the classroom, pool and open water. Topics include:
Orientation Learning, Instruction and the PADI System Developing Knowledge Development Presentation Teaching the Project AWARE and PPB PADI Discover Scuba and Snorkeling Programs Confined Water Teaching and Lesson Preparation Conducting Open Water Training Dives Diving Industry Overview General Standards and Procedures Legal Responsibility & Risk Management The Role of Media and Prescriptive Teaching PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver Course How to Teach the Recreational Dive Planner Teaching Children |
The PADI Continuing Education Philosophy Adventures in Diving Program Specialty Diver Courses and Master Scuba Diver PADI Rescue Diver Course Divemaster Course Diver Retention Program PADI Rescue Diver Workshop Lesson Planning Workshop PADI Professional – Level Programs PADI Specialty Programs Modular Scuba Course Skills Workshop (pool) Orientation to PADI Open Water Training National Coaching Accreditation Scheme |
Successful completion of the Open Water Scuba Instructor enables you to attend the Instructor Examinations (IE) which is independently conducted by a PADI Examiner over 2 days.
PRE-REQUISITES: (Full IDC parts I & II) Be certified as a PADI Divemaster (or equivalent). Have logged 60 dives and provide a medical certificate dated within 12 months of the start of the course. Provide proof of current CPR and First Aid training. Successfully complete the pre-assessment activities at the start of the course.
Open Water Scuba Instructor (part II): Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor (or equivalent) and provide a medical certificate dated within 12 months of the start of the course. Provide proof of current CPR and First Aid training.
COURSE FEE: The IDC Part I & II requires an investment of $2290 per student. A $400 deposit will secure your place on the course, with the balance due at the start of the course. The Open Water Scuba Instructor (part II) requires an investment of $1450.00. |
