Instructor Development

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) represents the most important part of the instructor program. It stresses a lot the importance of a complete development of the future instructor skills. You will learn the PADI system in confined water, open water and in the classroom. The IDC courses can be held in English, Spanish, Italian and French.

The IDC course is structured to last 12 days. 2 days before the beginning of the IDC program, we will meet and work on the Dive Master Theory Exams and the 20 Open Water skills of the Dive Master course. These 2 days are mandatory for all candidates and are included in the price of the IDC.

The IDC cost is USD$1380 per person. The IDC material cost is not included. It is requested that candidates have an updated Instructor Manual (2012). If necessary we can order it (price around USD$550, including shipping from the USA). Candidates have to pay the PADI IE fee and application fee separately. They cost USD$440 and USD$100 respectively (prices as for 2011).

Candidates should have:
1. Proof of PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster certifications or qualifying certification from another training organization.
2. Certified Open Water Diver for at least six months.
3. Minimum age: 18 years.
4. First Aid and CPR training within the last 24 months (PADI Emergency First Responder certification recommended) and valid for all the IDC and IE period.
5. PADI Diving Medical Statement signed by a physician and dated within the last 12 months and valid for all the IDC and IE period.
6. Proof of at least 60 logged open water scuba dives.
7. Logged proof of deep, night & navigation diving.
8. Completion of all 16 IDC Independent Learning Knowledge Reviews from the IDC Candidate Work Book.
9. You need your certification PADI Emergency First Response Instructor.

Candidates who need to renew their EFR certification will need to assist the EFR course, which can be provided just before starting the IDC classes (EFR 150usd – not at the instructor level).
Candidates who are not PADI dive masters are also required to pass the diver rescue skills assessment.

Completion Requirement: Proof of 100 logged dives is required to take the PADI IE; candidates should show proof of the 100 dives, please remember to take to the IDC course your diving log books.

If this program is of interest to you, please contact us and we will be delighted to answer any additional questions you may have and assist you in the best possible way we can.

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