PADI Divemaster Courses

The PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course

As a seasoned PADI Instructor, you have wisdom and experience to share with up-and-coming PADI leaders. And, you know that continuing your education never ends.

As an Instructor Development Course (IDC) Staff Instructor, you help bring up the next generation of PADI Instructors while gaining in-depth instructor-trainer knowledge. 

Because IDC Staff Instructors are an integral part of the PADI Instructor Development Course  (IDC), you set the stage for moving on to PADI Course Director as you present topics in the IDC and help shape PADI Divemasters and PADI Assistant Instructors into PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors.

Many of dive center or resort management positions require this level of Instructor experience and training, making this an important step if you are considering a career in a Dive Center or you want to open a dive shop or resort.

What You Learn

• You become a master of instructor-level dive theory, knowledge development teaching presentations and confined water teaching presentations
• You audit a complete IDC as a staff member rather than as a student

What You Can Teach

In addition to all the courses you can teach as a PADI Instructor can also:

• Teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses.
• Assist PADI Course Directors in conducting the PADI Instructor Development Course.
• Assist PADI Course Directors in conducting instructor-level continuing education.

Scuba Equipment Requirements

You will need to supply your own full set of scuba equipment that is in good condition and within the manufacturers service guidelines. Equipment must include Regulator & Alternate Air Source,SPG, Depth Gauge, Timing Device, BCD, Exposure Suit, Weight System,2 Signalling Devices (Whistle/SMB's etc), Dive Compass & Dive Knife.

A dive cylinder will also be required but can be supplied at no extra charge whilst you are on the course. Discounts are available on any required equipment purchases made during your enrollment on the course.

A full catalogue of our products may be found here. 

Prerequisites

You must be

• a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification

• at least 18 years old

Course Duration

2 Days + Audit a full PADI IDC

Price

£250

Whats's Included

• Training
• Cylinder Rental & Air Fills

What's Not Included

• Travel expenses & entrance fee to the Open Water sites. Entrance fee is approximately £15 per day.
• Accommodation expenses if required
• Equipment Rental if required
• Required Training Material (See Below)
• PADI IDC Staff Instructor Application Fee - £63.50 + Vat

Required Materials (Not Included)

› PADI Course Director Manual
› Confined Water Presentation Evaluation Slate
› Open Water Presentation Evaluation Slate
› IDC required materials

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PADI Course Directors are instructor trainers who conduct PADI Instructor Development Courses and other instructor-level training.

PADI Course Directors hold the highest and most respected professional rating in recreational scuba diving.  They are among the dive industry’s most influential opinion leaders and role models.

Those who join this elite group of professionals pass through a stringent screening process that examines their experience and training just to get into the competitive and demanding Course Director Training Course (CDTC).