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2012
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PADI Instructor Development Courses - IDC
| Course | No. of dives to complete course | Total dives included | Training days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water to Instructor from £6950 | 100 | 55 | 47 |
| Advanced Open Water to Instructor from £6350 | 100 | 46 | 43 |
| Rescue Diver to Instructor from £5750 | 100 | 35 | 40 |
| Divemaster to Instructor from £5050 | 100 | 25 | 35 |
| Instructor Development Course |
The prices in the table above will be based on staying at the Caravella Backpackers, although alternative hotel accommodations are also available for a different price.
padi instructor development course
Becoming a Dive Instructor is all about the lifestyle, the people and the water. Not forgetting the escape from the 9-5 daily grind and pursuing a rewarding career in a pristine and beautiful environment. You can work around the world and get paid for doing a job you love … that’s diving!
The job of a Dive Instructor is very satisfying and rewarding. Students of all ages and all nationalities will enter your classroom looking forward to learning the skills and knowledge you will provide them. Your influence and experience will enable others to enjoy diving for the rest of their lives.
the course
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is a two-week program designed to make you the best PADI Dive Instructor possible. The programme includes a mixture of academic modules, pool training and two days of ocean diving on a Great Barrier Reef island.
After the IDC, you can do an extra 2 day program called the IDC Plus which is recommended. This is a course designed by Pro Dive and is unique to the IDC training program. It offers additional training in classroom and pool presentation techniques that prepare you for the Instructor Evaluation (IE) exam.
inclusions
- Student Kit
- Air fills and pool fee
- 2 x day trips to Fitzroy Island
- Dive insurance
- Professional tuition, counselling and career advice
- Morning/afternoon teas whilst in classroom
- Professional Instructor briefcase, containing all stationary required for teaching
- Passport photos
extras to be paid locally
- PADI Fees and charges. (Approximately A$860. Includes the IDC application and the IE fee as per PADI price list)
- Environmental Management Charges, levies, boat transfer costs and the hire of tanks and weights for the IE (Approximately A$80)
start off level
You can do a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) from one of the following levels:
- From Open Water Level
- From Advanced Open Water Level
- From Rescue Diver Level
- From Divemaster Level
liveaboard dive trips
The table above shows that you need 100 dives to complete the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).
If you need to build up the number of logged dives you have, you can go on 3 day 2 night liveaboard dive trips out to the Great Barrier Reef. as part of your training. These dive trips cost AU$620 and will give you up to 11 dives per trip.
requirements
IDC candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months
- Be certified as a PADI Divemaster, PADI Assistant Instructor or equivalent qualifying rating
- Have a current medical less than 12 months old
- Have a current First Aid certificate less than 24 months old (can be arranged by Pro Dive if required
- Show proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives
- Be a current PADI member
- Have all required diving equipment
- Have all books requested by the Course Director (as per above list)
- Submit copies of all Dive Certificates (both sides)
costs
- IDC: $189
- Instructor Evaluation (IE): $765
- PADI Course Books: $980
booking enquiries
If you are interested in doing a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC), please contact us on 029 2066 0200 or email info@international-academy.com
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