Instructor Development Course 2008

Tofo Scuba will host another Instructor Development Course in 2009.
IDC 20th July 2009

Cost:
R8195 including 12 nights accommodations

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The Instructor Development Training Process

The Instructor Development process is a combination of programs designed to enhance Instructor Candidates abilities as Dive professionals, as well as offer specialised training programs, all of which are intended to increase your success as a dive professional.

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 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

1. Be at least 18 years of age
2. Be certified as a PADI divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organisation recognised by PADI.
3. 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 suggest that the 12 month period encompasses the final date of the IE you plan to attend. The Physician signing the form may not be the applicant.
4. Have been a certified 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.
5. Submit proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past 24months. Preferably the PADI EFR course.
6. Submit documentation of any equivalent certifications for entry level, advanced and rescue certifications issued by another recreational diver training organisation. If submitting an equivalent rescue diver certification, also include copies of first aid training documentation.
7. If not a PADI divemaster successfully complete the PADI divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
8. EFRI rating prior to continuation onto OWSI
   
   
   

Schedule and Dates 2008

Costs for PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (IDC & IE)

PADI Material Requirements:

• Instructor manual or Instructor manual CD Rom
• Candidate workbook
• Business of Diving
• Law and the Diving Professional
• Children and Diving Guide
• The Best of the Undersea Journal
• Open Water Aquatic Cue Cards
• Confined Water Aquatic Cue Cards
• Adventures in Diving Cue Cards
• Rescue Cue Cards
• Open Water Preparation Slates
• Confined Water Preparation Slates
• Peak Performance Buoyancy Outline
• Project Aware Outline
• Coral Reef Conservation Outline
• PADI Back Pak

• Open Water Diver Manual with RDP table
• The Adventures in Diving Manual plus student slate
• The Rescue Diver Manual plus accident management work slate
• Divemaster Manual
• Open Water Quiz and Exam Booklet
• Rescue Exam
• Divemaster Exam
  

• RDP ?  Table & Multilevel E-RDP with Instructions Booklets
• Divemaster Slates
• Discover Scuba Diving Cue Card
  
• Diving Knowledge Workbook
  
• Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving

• 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 devices

• 4 ID Photographs
  
• All Non PADI Certification Copies of C- cards (both sides) or Certificates
  
• Log Book for Dive Verification
  
• 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
  
• Balance of Payment
  
• Credit Card Details for Padi applications
  
• A great sense of humour and commitment to the program!
  
  

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 and alleviate unnecessary stress. All 16 Knowledge Reviews in the Candidate Workbook (Independent Study) need to be completed prior to the start of the course.

Since space is limited and demand is high we do recommend early booking (R1000 deposit required paid in to banking details provided) Within Gauteng an individual meeting 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 questions. For candidates out of the Gauteng area, an in depth teleconference or email will replace an individual meeting.

Continuing your Education

EFR Emergency First Response Instructor

Typically conducted on a Saturday and Sunday after IE.

Master Scuba Diver Instructor Rating

Choose from:

• Altitude
• Navigation
• Wreck
• Deep
• Enriched Air
• Night
• Drift
• Dry Suit
• Search and Recovery
• Digital Underwater Photography
• Emergency 02 Provider