IDC (Instructor Development Course - 9 days)
 The
new IDC begins with independent learning and encompasses both
the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba
Instructor (OWSI) program.
We believe we offer one of the finest instructor training programs
available today. Our IDC provides a professional learning experience
in which you will learn how to teach diving utilizing the most
successful program in existence. Not only will you learn how
to
teach in the classroom, pool and open water environments, you
will also learn how to effectively use all PADI's teaching
and support materials.
When you complete the IDC, you will have been trained and prepared
to successfully attend the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). This
is the final step toward your Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
You will also be equipped with an excellent understanding of the
diving industry, scuba course promotional techniques, progressive
instructional methods and state of the art diving information.
More
info & prerequisites
Please note that your IDC program will be following PADI's new
IDC curriculum. Please click here for more details.
Your IDC includes
Your IDC is conducted at Phuket's first PADI
5 Star Career Development Center - CDC, and includes
our
unique IE guarantee:
We will invite you to do a second IDC AND IE with us
for free, including
your accommodation, breakfast and lunch, in the very unlikely
event that you don't
pass the IE.
Our IE guarantee includes any IE segment
covered by PADI's IDC Curriculum.
Your IDC also includes:
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On-site accommodation,
in nice spacious (twin-share)* rooms, during your IDC
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Daily breakfast & lunch at our poolside restaurant.
Free coffee, tea and fresh fruit during breaks.
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Complimentary Nitrox Instructor and Nitrox Diver course
or PADI's new Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor course
(materials and PADI fees
not included).
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Dive
Asia VIP Card - 20 % off all Dive
Asia's liveboard cruises and day
trips.
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PADI materials and diving equipment: 20 - 30 % off the
retail price!
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High speed
e-mail, internet, wireless and Skype.
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National
Geographic, eRDP and eLearning orientation.
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The only IDC program in the World to receive PADI's Hallmark
of Excellence Award:
"
Outstanding Contribution
to Instructor Development" for four consecutive
years !
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Two days intensive IDC pre-study program with
water skills- practice, dive theory pre-assessment, Nitrox
theory and Rescue practice. Note: Additional
preparation days are free.
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Equipment rental (full set) throughout the IDC & IE:
only 2800 Thai Baht !
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The entire IDC program takes place at our purpose built
all-in-one Career Development Center, in serene Kata Beach.
Dive Asia
is
Phuket's only PADI 5 star CDC and diving college !
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PADI's new Care for Children program is included
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Daily access to our 20 x 20 m swimming pool, throughout
your IDC, including tanks and weights for practice.
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Access to our complete and 100% updated PADI
library.
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Job Placement Assistance.
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Airport pick-up.
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Personal attention and professional organization.
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Relaxed 9-day IDC program (11 days when you participate
in our complimentary pre-study program).
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A well-tested and well-proven IDC program with an outstanding
IE success rate.
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Five air-conditioned classrooms.
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Four PADI Course Directors on staff for maximum support.
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Tropical resort environment minutes from the beach - average
water temperature 30° Celsius !
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Special in-water workshops - Buoyancy, CESA, Buddy
Breathing, Rescue, Ascents/Descents.
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Tanks & weights during your pre-study, IDC/IE and
all post IDC courses.
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IE preparation day where you'll be doing a simulated
IE, similar to the actual IE.
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All transfers, tanks and weights during the IE.
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IE Graduation dinner, party and t-shirt
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Your IDC Staff present for logistical support throughout
the IE.
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*) Please note: Free accommodation is based on twin share,
if candidate chooses to stay alone, or no room-mate is available,
candidate pays half the room rate.
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To
begin your professional career in diving, you’ll need to
attain the PADI Divemaster rating. 
The
foundation of PADI instructor development is the PADI Instructor
Development Course (IDC). The program consists of two parts-the
Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor
(OWSI) program. Combining the AI course and OWSI program makes
up the IDC.
Prior
to the start of the new Instructor Development Course, Assistant
Instructor Course or OWSI program, the candidate must complete
all 16 IDC Knowledge Reviews from the IDC Candidate Workbook.
If
you are already a diving educator from another recreational scuba
certification agency, you can take advantage of dive industry
demands by becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. 
An
evaluative program where you repeat what you have been doing during
the IDC. After completion of the IDC or OWSI, you must successfully
complete the PADI Instructor Examination (IE) to become an Open
Water Scuba Instructor. 
Continuing
your education expands your career options, making you more valuable
as an employee and staff member. It also sets a good example for
your future students.
