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Instructor Development Programs If you’re interested in taking your diving career to the next level, this is the information you need. Here are brief details of what each course involves, including pre-requisites, prices and duration of each course. Please e-mail us for a full list of required training materials and costs, course dates, and any further information required. IDC (Instructor Development Course) and EFRI (Emergency First Response Instructor) MSDT (Master Scuba Diver Trainer) Prep
IDC and EFRICost: SA R6400 or STG 560 Duration: 9 days (including prep day and EFR Instructor)
Course Overview: IDC stands for Instructor Development Course. It prepares candidates to function as PADI Instructors. The PADI IDC provides individuals who already possess instructor-level dive theory, role model watermanship, rescue skills and leadership abilities* with additional training that allows them to implement the PADI system in confined water, classroom and open water environments. The PADI IDC also helps instructor candidates gain complete understanding of PADI’s educational goals and philosophies. * This is done through previous leadership level courses, either PADI Divemaster or equivalent The IDC encompasses both the Assistant Instructor (AI) and Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). Details are as follows:
The AI course is a 3-day course and introduces candidates to the PADI method of teaching, the course consists of 7 staff presentations, 2 candidate knowledge, 2 pool and 1 open water presentations, skills assessment and standards exam. The OWSI is a 4-day course and further enhances candidates teaching skills and gives a more thorough insight into the PADI system of education. The course consists of 13 staff presentations, 2 further candidate knowledge and pool presentations and 1 further open water presentation, 5 theory exams (similar to the 5 DM theory exams) and a set distance snorkel swim. Pre-requisite qualification: PADI Divemaster or leadership level certification with another recreational scuba training organisation. Be at least18 years old. Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months. Have logged at least 100 open water dives (to include experience in deep, night and navigation dives). Submit a medical statement signed by a licensed physician within 12 months of the IDC starting date, stating that the candidate is fit for diving. Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within 24 months prior to the IDC start date. Independent learning prerequisite. Prior to the start of the IDC the candidate must have completed all 16 IDC knowledge reviews from the candidate workbook. EFRICost: Complimentary as part of the IDC Duration: 1 day The EFRI (Emergency First Response Instructor) course gives additional training which focuses on coaching techniques that makes the course relaxed and enjoyable. It enables the instructor or divemaster to be able to teach PADI EFR courses, which can be offered to anyone, diver or non-diver as valuable, recognised, first aid training. The course includes AED (Automated External Defibrillation) basic O2 and Care for Children Note: A recognised CPR/First Aid qualification gained within 24 months of the start of the PADI Rescue course is now a prerequisite, so it makes sense to be able to offer both elements that make up the PADI Rescue Diver Course.
The IE (Instructor Examination) Cost: STG 358.38 Duration: 2 days
After successfully completing the IDC the only thing left for a candidate to successfully become a PADI scuba instructor is for the candidate to complete a PADI Instructor Examination. This is independent of the IDC and is conducted by specially trained PADI staff. The evaluation is conducted over 2 days. The IE is an evaluative program that tests the instructor candidate’s teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, waterskill level, understanding of the PADI system and attitude and professionalism.
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