PADI Instructor Development Course
IDC
$3400.00
The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Oahu Scuba College is your gateway to becoming a professional scuba diving instructor. Led by our eight-time PADI Platinum Course Director, this comprehensive program provides the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to teach scuba diving courses independently.
Course Components:
Assistant Instructor (AI) Course:
Learn to assist instructors in teaching scuba diving courses.
Conduct confined water dives and knowledge development sessions.
Gain advanced understanding of dive theory, physiology, and equipment.
Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Program:
Develop the skills to teach and certify new divers independently.
Conduct open water training dives and lead instructional sessions.
Prepare for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE).
Key Features:
Experienced Instruction: Benefit from personalized training and mentorship by our highly experienced and passionate instructors, ensuring you receive top-tier education.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Gain expertise in dive theory, physiology, equipment, teaching techniques, risk management, and dive planning.
Hands-On Experience: Develop practical skills through classroom sessions, confined water practice, and open water dives.
Leadership Development: Learn how to conduct and supervise diving courses, manage dive logistics, and lead groups of divers.
Flexible Scheduling: Our flexible scheduling options accommodate your needs, making it easier to balance your training with other commitments.
Instructor Examination (IE):
Upon successful completion of the IDC, candidates will attend the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). This evaluation assesses your knowledge, skills, and teaching abilities, ensuring you meet PADI's high standards for scuba diving instruction.
Why Choose Oahu Scuba College?
Led by a Platinum Course Director: Our IDC is led by an eight-time PADI Platinum Course Director, providing you with unparalleled training and mentorship.
Expert Instructors: Our experienced instructors are dedicated to your success, offering personalized attention and support.
Comprehensive Training: Our IDC covers all aspects of scuba diving education, ensuring
GUARANTEED IE Success! Oahu Scuba College is so confident in your success in this course that if you are unsuccessful in the IE, the next IDC is free! Perhaps more importantly, Our staff is committed to your success and will invest extra time outside of the IDC schedule to help you become the most polished diving educator possible.
The first step to becoming a scuba instructor is enrolling in an IDC. To start your dive instructor training, you must be at least 18 years old and meet the following requirements:
Be a certified diver for at least six months
Hold a PADI Divemaster certification (or qualifying certification from a different scuba diving organization)
Have at least 60 logged dives
Hold a current CPR and First Aid certification*
Have an in-date medical approval to scuba dive
*IDC candidates must have a current (within the last 24 months) Emergency First Response (EFR®) certification or hold another qualifying CPr and First Aid certification. The EFR Instructor certification is required before you can start teaching.
How many dives do you need to become an instructor?
You only need 60 logged dives to enroll in a PADI IDC. 100 logged dives are required to receive your Instructor credential.
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