Are you looking for something extraordinary? To do something others can only dream of? To help people transform their lives? To open doors you didn’t even know existed? All of this, and more, awaits you as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI).

Whats involved?

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) — is the core of PADI Instructor training. The first portion is the PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) course followed by the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program.
The challenging part of the IDC-course is your personal commitment to the training. The IDC-course requires you to complete all the self-study Knowledge Reviews before the course begins and to prepare daily assignments for teaching presentations daily. Organization and dedication are key.
During the IDC-course you’ll learn how to apply the PADI System of Education by presenting
at least.

• Two confined water teaching presentations.
• Two knowledge development presentations.
• One open water teaching presentations integrating two skills.
• Performing all 20 dive skills listed on the Skill Evaluation.
• Performing a facedown, nonstop swim for 800 meters’/yards using a mask, snorkel and fins.

During the IDC-course you’ll need to demonstrate competency in dive theory by passing a five-part theory exam scoring 75% on each part. You will also attend and participate in the 14 curriculum presentations

What does this qualification mean to me?

After becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI), you will be able to conduct the entire range of PADI programs from PADI Discover Scuba Diving up to PADI Divemaster. You may also choose to acquire Speciality Instructor ratings in areas of interest.

 

“IDC UNLIMITED” = FREE SPECIALTY TRAINING FOR LIFE!
If you complete you training with us we will give you five PADI Speciality Instructor ratings for FREE (excluding PADI certification fee) and if you wish to return to us when we are completing another Specialty program you can do more FREE for life!!!

Duration

9 Days

Requirements

• Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or a PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) or be an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months.
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be certified as a diver for at least six months
• Have 60 logged dives that include experience in night, deep and navigation diving to participate in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You’ll need 100 logged dives to take the Instructor Exams (IE).
• Have proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months. The PADI Emergency First Response course meets this requirement
• Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months

Price

Local Price: €995*

*This price does not include PADI materials or equipment rental. Please contact us for further details. IE and instructor application fees are not included. They need to be paid directly to PADI.

 

IDC schedule 2012

	February 2012	April 2012	June 2012	September 2012	November 2012
IDC Prep	16th Feb	12th Apr	31st May	30th Aug	22nd Nov
AI	19th Feb	15th Apr	3rd Jun	2nd Sept	25th Nov
OWSI	22nd Feb	18th Apr	6th Jun	5th Sept	28th Nov
EFRI	27th Feb	23rd Apr	11th Jun	10th Sept	3rd Dec
IE	28th & 29th Feb	24th & 25th Apr	12th & 13th Jun	11th & 12th Sept	4th & 5th Dec
SPECIALTIES	1st Mar	26th Apr	14th Jun	13th Sept	6th Dec

 

 

 

 

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Important Note:

For safety, all PADI students must complete a brief medical prior to commencing a course. If none of the listed conditions apply, you sign the form and you’re ready to start. If any of them apply to you, as a safety precaution, a physician must assess the condition as it relates to diving and sign a medical form that confirms that you’re fit to dive, dated within the last 12 months. Click here to view the form.