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| Objective |
To help the candidates prepare themselves for
the IDC.
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| Value |
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This course is excellent value. It allows the candidate
to practice in an informal relaxed environment the theory
and practical skills required for the IDC. It gives
each student the chance to improve their water skills
to the demonstration quality required (even full time
Divemasters need to ensure they are performing the skills
to PADI Standards), it also covers the theory, which
is required for the 5 exams, and an introduction to
teaching in the classroom. |
| Duration |
3
days
Note: This course
is not a prerequisite for the IDC, but previous students
in our IDC's benefited greatly by participating in the
Preparation Course. |
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| Prerequisites |
PADI
Divemasters or Assistant Instructors who are in
current membership with PADI. Have been a certified
diver for at least 6 months and have completed or
logged at least 60 dives. Complete all knowledge
reviews from Candidate Workbook.
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| Overview |
The
course is done at the same time as the IDC and is
open to instructors from the following organizations.
Candidates are required to follow the last 5 days
of the IDC.
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- BSAC
Advanced
- CMAS
2 Star
- FAUI
- IDEA
- MDEA
- NASDS
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- NAUI
- PDIC
- SSI
- SAA
Grade 2
- YMCA
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| Value |
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Provides
all candidates with the necessary information for teaching
the PADI Courses and for the examination. |
| Duration |
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9 days |
| Documentation |
- Photocopy
of Medical (within 12 months)
- Photocopy
of CPR/first aid training (within 2 years)
- Photocopy
of any non PADI Qualifications
- Recent
log book
- All
PADI Qualifications held
- Four
passport sized photographs
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| Material
required |
Full
diving gear with sufficient insulation
(tanks and weights provided: other equipment is available
for rental).
- IDC
Candidate Workbook
- Instructor
Manual
- Confined
and Open Water Cue Cards
- RDP
(both tables and wheel formats are required)
- All
Diver Manuals and Exams
- Specialty
Outlines of AWARE and PPB
- The
Business of Diving*
- The
Best of the Undersea Journal*
- The
Law and the Diving Professional *
*Needed
for knowledge review
Note:It is expected of all candidates that they
have sufficient knowledge of diving theory prior to
the IDC. There are no formal theory presentations during
the course. |
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|
| Prerequisites |
18 years
and have been an instructor with another agency
for at least 6 months.
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| Objective |
To
show the candidates how to teach in the classroom,
confined water and open water. To familiarize the
students with the PADI Standards and Procedures. |
| Value |
|
Provides all candidates with the
necessary information for teaching the PADI Courses
and for the examination. |
| Duration |
|
5 days |
| Documentation |
-
Photocopy of Medical (within 12 months)
-
Photocopy of CPR/first aid training (within 2
years)
- Photocopy of any non PADI Qualifications
- Recent log book
- All PADI Qualifications held
- Four passport sized photographs
|
| Material
required |
Full
diving gear with sufficient insulation (tanks and weights
provided: other equipment is available for rental).
-
IDC Candidate Workbook
-
Instructor Manual
- Confined and Open Water Cue Cards
- RDP (both Tables and Wheel formats are required)
- All Diver Manuals and Exams
- Specialty Outlines of AWARE and PPB
- The Business of Diving*
- The Best of the Undersea Journal*
- The Law and the Diving Professional *
*Needed for knowledge review.
|
|
|
| Prerequisites |
IDC certificate of completion.
Be certified as a diver for at least 6 months and
have at least 100 logged dives (candidates that
have completed the CDC Program are allowed to participate
in the IE before 100 dives, but PADI will not process
the paperwork until this prerequisites has been
met).
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| Overview |
The examination
is held on the 2 days following the IDC. It is conducted
by independent examiners from PADI Headquarters. The
conference facilities of the 5 star Movenpick hotel
is the usual location with the Open Water sessions
being held off the beach at the College.
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| Content |
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Each candidate is tested on their ability
to teach in the classroom, the confined water and the
open water. Watermanship is also tested by means of
a Rescue evaluation, an 800 yard (738m) swim using mask,
snorkel and fins and a demonstration of 5 confined water
skills. |
| Duration |
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2 days |
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2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
2008 |
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IDC
Prep |
22
Nov |
07
Feb |
10 Apr
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05 Jun
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04 Sep
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27 Nov
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IDC
Staff |
22
Nov |
07
Feb |
10 Apr
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05 Jun
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04 Sep
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27 Nov
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IDC
AI |
25
Nov |
10
Feb |
13 Apr
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08 Jun
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07 Sep
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30 Nov
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IDC
OWSI |
29
Nov |
14
Feb |
17 Apr
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12 Jun
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11 Sep
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04 Nov
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I.E. |
04&05
Dec |
19&20
Feb |
22& 23 Apr |
17&18 Jun |
16&17 Sep |
09&10
Dec |
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EFR |
06
Dec |
21 Feb |
24 Apr
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19 Jun
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18 Sep
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11
Dec |
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NITROX |
08
Dec |
23 Mar |
26 Apr
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21 Jun
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20 Sep
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13
Dec |
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