IDC Staff Instructor

IDC Staff Instructor

PADI IDC Staff Instructors are PADI Instructors moving towards instructor-level training or teaching the Instructor Development Course (IDC). IDC Staff Instructors can independently train and certify PADI Assistant Instructors as well as help train PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors.

What can I do as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor?
  • Teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses
  • Help PADI Course Directors conduct the PADI Instructor Development Course
  • Help PADI Course Directors conduct instructor -level continuing education
What do I need to start?*
  • PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification
  • 18 years old
What will I do?*
  • Demonstrate mastery of instructor-level dive theory, knowledge development teaching presentations and confined water teaching presentations
  • Audit a complete IDC
Instructor Development Course Lesson GuideHow long will it take?
  • Option A will take two course days plus a complete IDC audit
  • Option B will take three to five days
What materials are needed?
  • PADI Course Director Manual
  • Confined Water Presentation Evaluation Slate
  • Open Water Presentation Evaluation Slate
  • All IDC required materials (must be current versions)
What does the course cost?
  • Option A: $675 plus course materials and PADI application fees
  • Option B: $795 plus course materials and PADI application fees

*For more detailed information please refer to the PADI Course Director Manual, the requirements listed here are general guidelines.

Orland Park 2011 Option A Course Dates

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