IDC Program at the Akumal Dive Shop
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 1200usd per person. The IDC material cost is not included.
It is requested that candidates have an updated Instructor Manual (2004). If
necessary we may order it (price around 240usd incluiding shipping from the
USA). We will order the IDC Candidate Work Book for each student (price
around 75-80usd including shipping from the USA).
Candidates have to pay apart the PADI IE fee and application fee,
respectively 440usd and 100usd (prices as for 2004).
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 6 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.
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 instructor level). Candidates who are not PADI divemasters
are also required to pass the diver rescue skills assessment.
Completion Requirement: Since proof of 100 logged dives is required to take
the PADI IE, candidates are requested to get to the IDC with at least 100
logged dives. Since candidates should show proof of the 100 dives please
remember to take to the IDC course the diving log books.
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