The PADI Instructor Development Training Process
The Padi Instructor Course is a combination of programs designed to enhance Instructor Candidates abilities as Dive professionals, as well as offer specialised training programs, which are intended to increase your success in a career in Scuba Diving.
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) consists of 2 training phases, the Assistant Instructor Program (AI) and the Open Water Scuba Instructor Program (OWSI). The AI program is focused on developing Knowledge Development, Confined Water and Open Water Presentations. Candidates will also be guided through rescue assessments and skills revision in preparation for the OWSI program.
The OWSI program is focused on workshops preparing candidates for the sales and marketing techniques needed to fulfil the role of a rounded instructor capable of working in either retail or resort environments. The OWSI program also prepares candidates to understand the complete Padi System and the media that supports it.
The IDC is then followed by a 2 day Instructor Examination (IE) program conducted by PADI Worldwide.
The IDC emphasises development, not testing. Candidates can relax and concentrate on skill development knowing that making mistakes is part of the learning process. You will be assessed on your readiness to attend an IE during the IDC by means of feedback during individual counselling sessions.
Instructor Development Course (IDC) Prerequisites
To enrol on an IDC, an individual must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be certified as a PADI divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with anotherrecreational diver training organisation recognised by PADI.
- Submit medical clearance for Scuba diving signed by a physician stating you are FIT TO DIVE. The medical clearance must be current within the previous 12 months.Since an in date medical is also required for the IE phase of the process we suggestthat the 12 month period encompasses the final date of the IE you plan to attend. ThePhysician signing the form may not be the applicant.
- Have been certified as a diver for at least 6 months and have completed and logged at least 60 dives (100 dives to attend an IE) and have documentation of experience in deep, NIGHT and navigation diving as documented in your logbook.
- Submit proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past 24months. Preferably thePADI EFR course.
- Submit documentation of any equivalent certifications for entry level, advanced andrescue certifications issued by another recreational diver training organisation. Ifsubmitting an equivalent rescue diver certification, also include copies of first aidtraining documentation.
- If not a PADI divemaster successfully complete the PADI divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
- Emergency First Response Instructor or CPR/first aid instructor with another emergency care organization.
| AI |
OWSI |
EFRI |
IE |
SPECIALITIES |
DESTINATION |
| 17th Feb – 21st Feb |
22nd – 27th Feb |
28th Feb – 1st March |
2nd – 3rd March |
4th – 6th March |
Sodwana Bay |
| 21st – 25th July |
26th – 31st July |
1st – 2nd Aug |
3rd – 4th Aug |
5th – 7th Aug |
Mozambique |
| 20th – 24th Oct |
25th – 30th Oct |
31st Oct – 1st Nov |
2nd – 3rd Nov |
4th – 6th Nov |
Cape Town |
All the full time programs will start with an orientation evening between 5pm and 9pm to complete all administrative procedures. Typically the 10 day IDC program will start at 7am in the morning and finish at approximately 6pm.All sessions must be attended for successfulcompletion of the IDC and enrolment on an IE. Individual assignments are to be completedduring evening hours.
| Estimated Course Cost for EFRI and IDC Combo |
|
| EFRI and IDC Combo (Including EFRI Materials worth R2700-00) |
R12 900 |
| IDC Crew Pack |
R 7 600 |
| Application Fees to PADI (IDC, IE and EFRI) |
(£ 583) (R 8 200) |
| Accommodation for 15 Nights |
R 2250 |
|
|
| Estimated Total |
Cost R30 950 |
| Estimated Course Cost for EFRI, IDC and MSDT Combo |
|
| EFRI and IDC Combo (Including EFRI Materials worth R2700-00) |
R12 900 |
| IDC Crew Pack |
R 7 600 |
| Application Fees to PADI (IDC, IE, 5 Specialities and EFRI) |
(£ 708) (R 9 900) |
| MSDT Tuition including Dives |
R 3 200 |
| Accommodation for 18 Nights |
R 2 700 |
| Estimated Total |
R36 300 |
Costs for Individual PADI Instructor Courses
| Rating: |
Cost: |
Including |
| Assistant Instructor |
R3300 |
4 Day Program+ Customised Printed Teaching Presentation Notes+ Skills Demonstration DVD |
| OWSI |
R6900 |
6 Day Program+ Skills & Theory Preparation Workshop+ Nitrox Instructor Rating Worth R895 + Customised Printed Teaching Presentation Notes+ Skills Demonstration DVD + Aqua Pencil |
| IDC |
R10200 |
10 Day Program+ Skills & Theory Preparation Workshop+ Nitrox Instructor Rating Worth R895 + Customised Teaching Presentation Notes+ Skills Demonstration DVD + Aqua Pencil |
| EFRI & IDC Combo |
R12900 |
12 Day Program+ Skills & Theory Preparation Workshop + Nitrox Instructor Rating worth R895 + EFRI Materials worth R1945 + Customised Printed Teaching Presentation Notes+ Skills Demonstration DVD + Aqua Pencil |
| EFRI and IDC Crossover Combo |
R11900 |
12 Day Program+ Skills & Theory Preparation Workshop + Nitrox Instructor Rating Worth R895 + EFRI Materials worth R1945 + Customised Printed Teaching Presentation Notes+ Skills Demonstration DVD + Aqua Pencil |
| Resort IDC |
R2250 R250 |
+ Accommodation for Duration of Course + IE Dive |
| Materials |
POR |
|
| IDC registration |
£112 |
Paid directly to PADI |
| IE registration |
£400 |
Paid directly to PADI |
| EFRI registration |
£71 |
Paid directly to PADI |
Continuing your Education Emergency First Response Instructor Choose from the following Ratings:
Emergency First Response Instructor
EFRI Tuition: Primary Care, Secondary Care, Care for Children with
AED |
R2050 |
EFRI Start Up Pack: Instructor Manual, EFR Manual, CFC Manual.EFR
DVD, CFC DVD, Reference Card, EFR Exams and Barrier Pack |
R2700 |
| EFR Registration paid directly to PADI |
£ 71 |
Master Scuba Diver Training Prep
| 4 x Specialty Ratings |
R3200 |
| Individual Standard Specialty |
R950 |
| Individual outline |
R230 |
| Registration per speciality paid directly to PADI (Method 1) |
£25 |
| Registration for MSDT Rating paid directly to PADI |
£48 |
Choose from the following Ratings:
- Altitude
- Navigation
- Wreck
- Deep
- Enriched Air
- Drift
- Search and Recovery
- Digital Underwater Photography
- Emergency O2 Provider
- Dry Suit
- Night
Requirements for the Orientation Day:
- 4 ID Photographs
- All Non PADI Certification Copies of C- cards (both sides) or Certificates
- Log Book for Dive Verification including one Night Dive
- In Date Medical stating you are Fit to Dive
- All PADI Mandatory IDC Course Materials
- Standard Calculator for Exams
- PADI Enriched Air Student Qualification or copy of equivalent (optional)
- Credit Card details for Application Fees including CVV number
- Balance of Payment
- A great sense of humour and commitment to the program
PADI Material Requirements:
IDC Crew Pak that consists of:
| 60194 |
Confined Water Cue Cards |
| 60196 |
AID Instructor Cue Cards |
| 60202 |
OW Cue Cards |
| 60205 |
RD Cue Cards |
| 60206 |
DM Cue Cards |
| 60571 |
OW Lesson Prep Slate |
| 60573 |
Confined Water Lesson Prep Slate |
| 70917 |
Digital Guide To Teaching |
| 71513 |
Guide to Teaching |
| 70909MUL |
Spec. Instructor Manual on CD-ROM |
| 70852 |
Open Water PLG’s |
| 70937 |
Bus. Of Diving, Best of UJ, Law and Diving & Children & Scuba CD |
| 71023 |
OW Exam |
| 70305 |
RD Exam |
| 71310 |
DM Exam |
| 82136 |
Backpack |
Student Materials
- Open Water Diver Manual
- The Adventures in Diving Manual plus student slate
- The Rescue Diver Manual plus accident management work slate
- Divemaster Manual
- Divemaster Slates
- Discover Scuba Diving Cue Card
- Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
- RDP – Table & Multilevel E-RDP with Instructions Booklets
- How to Use and Choose Dive Computers Guide
- Instructor Manual or Instructor Manual CD Rom
- If you are already in possession of any of the above student manuals, individualprices will be quoted for outstanding items. As a PADI professional it is critical thatyou work from the most up to date PADI material
Equipment Requirements:
- Fins, mask, snorkel and appropriate exposure protection
- Cylinder
- Buoyancy Control Device with LPI
- Regulator, alternate air source and SPG
- Weight system
- Timing device
- Depth gauge
- Compass
- Knife/divers tool
- Slate
- Audible and Visible Emergency signalling device
Preparation for the IDC program
A critical element of success is to be fully prepared prior to the start of the IDC program.Being prepared means you will get the full benefit and enjoyment from the program andalleviate unnecessary stress.
Revision of the five divemaster theory topics (Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Skills & Environment and RDP) is required. The information in the knowledge workbook provided in the IDC crew pack needs to be studied prior to the course starting and in addition to that we will be spending two days during the program revising theory and bringing the 24 skills circuits up to demonstration quality level.
It is also recommended that you do a good overview of the Instructor Manual and Guide to Teaching.
Download the latest Training Bulletins and Digital Instructor Manual from the Members Toolbox on the PADI Pro Site. www.padimembers.com
Booking Procedures
We limit the amount of candidates that enrol on the program to ensure good quality training and excellent student to staff ratios. Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of R2000-00 deposit. An individual meeting or teleconference will be arranged with you at time of booking to provide you with preparation guidelines, detailed course schedule, to check course pre requisites, material requirements and answer any individual
Contact Details
Colleen Bernard Platinum CD # 605286
Cell: +2783 268 9777
Fax: 011 802 8417
Email:
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Website: www.scubadivinginstructors.co.za
Hosting Centres:
| Barra Lodge |
S-32377 |
| Brightwater Scuba |
S-35479 |
| Pisces Divers |
S-32444 |
| Reefteach |
S-35153 |
| Tofo Scuba |
S-32231 |
| Twin Palms Scuba |
S-3750 |
