PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) PLUS PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer FREE.The IDC is great fun as well as a rewarding and unforgettable experience and you will meet people that will likely become lifelong friends. Taking the next step forward and becoming a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer not only equips you with great deal more knowledge and experience but it also makes you a lot more valuable to potential employers because you can teach more courses bringing in a better revenue for the dive centre.In addition, we want to take the opportunity to share our knowledge and commitment to marine conservation by incorporating into your program three of our environmental initiatives. You will learn how to create and educate on the topic of coral reef conservation and the techniques for healthy coral re-planting. Ghost net removals – we will teach you how to safely remove underwater fishing nets, this can be a potentially hazardous task but one day you may be be leading a group of divers underwater and find one if these death traps that requires expert removal. Finally you will learn the importance of beach and underwater clean-ups and how to organise and execute these fun but important community days.PADI Platinum Course Director Richard and the Dive Downbelow Go Pro team will help you to develop a clear understanding of the PADI Philosophy of Education and the full range of PADI programs. We will show you how to use the teaching materials and tools, including digital products that are available to you as a PADI Instructor. We are teaching the new 2020 PADI Instructor Development Course where digital tools have become even more prominent.Teaching is an easy and exhilarating experience once you’ve understood the basic teaching methods and how to fully use the PADI system. The programs are performance based; feedback and encouragement for your improvement is guaranteed throughout the course to inform you of your progress and level of proficiency.Our resident Platinum PADI Course Director Richard Swann delivers the course orientation which officially begins the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). The orientation will include a day-to-day schedule so everyone knows what to expect from the program and all components of the course.Our modern classroom facilities located at our head office will be used for the PADI Instructor Development Course presentations by Richard and his Go PRO team as well as the IDC candidates. Knowledge development presentation on topics such as dive theory, builds on the candidates knowledge base and is essential to teaching students.Theory workshops will take place in the classroom, however we encourage candidates to study independently on their own time too. We usually have around 5-8 candidates per course and with everyone staying at the Eco Lodge study evenings are more enjoyable.Once you have successfully completed the PADI IDC, you will be prepared for the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), which is a 2 day standardised, objective evaluation conducted by PADI Instructor Examiners from PADI Asia Pacific. We conduct the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) 5 times every year directly before the PADI IE.This way our candidates knowledge and skills are fresh and fully prepared for the PADI IE evaluation. To find out more about Downbelow’s next IDC in Asia, check out our PADI Instructor Development Courses IDC schedule page.Included within our IDC package are the PADI IE logistics. Whether the PADI IE is held at our own PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre or a nearby location we ensure all candidates will be completely familiar with the location and environment of the PADI IE. We provide transport, tanks, weights and required training equipment.The eLearning PADI Dive Theory section is encouraged for all candidates to complete prior to the IDC. Although this is not a requirement, candidates will benefit from refreshing their dive theory knowledge from the PADI Divemaster course.Our PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is conducted over 12 days ( 12 days IDC). Under this promotion we are including the PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Program which comprises five Instructor Speciality Courses over a period of 10 days where you also benefit from unlimited scuba diving. Once you have taught 20 courses you can then apply directly to PADI for the PADI MSDT qualification.We also incorporate two days of marine conservation, not only is this important for the environment but as as ocean lovers we are the best people to educate & take action to protect our marine environment.Course MaterialsRequired EquipmentCourse PrerequisitesWhat is included?What is not included?Course Materials The IDC Crew Pack: • Instructor Application, brochures and course documentation. • Confined & Open Water Instructor Cue Cards, Adventures in Diving Instructor Cue Cards and Rescue Diver Instructor Cue Cards, Divemaster Instructor Cue Cards. • Open water & confined water Lesson Planning Slates. • PADI’s Guide to Teaching Manual and Specialty Course Instructor Manual (Digital, Multilingual version E, DU, F & S). • Peak Performance Buoyancy Instructor Outline. • Open Water quizzes & exams, Rescue Diver exam, and Divemaster exams. • Diving Knowledge Workbook.Required Equipment A PADI IDC candidate must own a pocket mask, underwater compass, a surface marker buoy (SMB) and a timing device (watch or dive computer).At our KK Times Square Dive Shop you will find everything you need and we sell the items mentioned above at a reduced rate for our internship candidates.Course Prerequisites • Be Certified Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Divemaster or equivalents. You MUST be able to show proof all previous qualifications in the form of a bonafide qualification card. • Be Certified as an Open Water Diver for at least 6 months. • First Aid & CPR training completed within the last 24 months (PADI Emergency First Response is recommended) • Diving Medical Statement signed and dated by a physician and within the last 12 months prior to the PADI IE • Logged at least 60 open water scuba dives. • Experience in deep, night & navigation diving.If you do not meet any of the above mentioned pre-requisites please talk to us. We can tailor the program to suit your requirement and goals.What is included?• PADI Instructor Course – pre study classroom • Assistant Instructor & Open Water Scuba Instructor = IDC Course • Free training on Emergency First Response Instructor Course • Five Speciality Instructor Courses (can be pre-booked or discussed on-site with your PADI CD) • All required learning materials except EFRI Crewpak • Instructor Workshops • Lunch and Refreshments Daily when at our Dive Centre on Gaya Island * Accommodation – Dormitory Bunked Bed with Communal Bathroom in KK Times Square • All Jetty and Park Fees • All return boat transfers to/from Sutera Marina Jetty to the Beach House Dive Centre – Gaya Island on in-water days • IE logistics with full support from Richard – your PADI CD !What is not included? • IE Fee • Instructor Application Fees To PADIEFRI crewpak – candidates can purchase this themselves from PADI or purchase it at a lower deal with us.• Personal Dive Equipment (can be rented) • Lunch on Classroom days – approx. 7-9 days in total • Evening meals, carbonated drinks and entertainment • Insurance & Flights • Transfers between your accommodation in the city and Sutera Marina Jetty (it is about approx. 15 minutes walk from our Eco Lodge in KK Times Square)
