The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor course (OWSI). Most students decide to complete an entire IDC which prepares them to attend the IE –Instructor Examination -which is required to become a PADI Instructor.

The IDC is designed to refine the diving and leadership skills you learned in the Divemaster Course. This program is about development and uses a low-stress environment to enhance your ability to concentrate on learning while not worrying about making mistakes. During the learning process, the staff will provide support, guidance, and advice. The program goes over the educational goals and philosophies of using the PADI System to teach effectively and think like an Instructor.

Workshops are used to address all courses an Instructor is certified to teach. Hands-on practice develops confidence in preparing to teach in the classroom, confined water, and open water.

Prerequisites

• PADI Divemaster OR
• Leadership-level certification in good standing with another recognized recreational diver training organization with 60 logged dives documenting experience in night, deep and navigation diving. (100 logged dives to attend the IE)
• 18 years old
• Medical clearance signed by a physician within the previous 12 months
• Certified diver for at least 6 months
• Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care course, or other qualifying training within the past 24 months
• NOTE: EFR Instructor rating or qualifying rating is required for Open Water Scuba Instructor certification. (See information here)
• Complete the PADI DM course diver rescue skills assessment if not a PADI Divemaster
• Documentation of any nonPADI certifications

Course Curriculum

Candidates complete independent study through PADI IDC eLearning – 16 curriculum components.

Meet with the Course Director to complete:

• Practical applications and workshops covering all core courses and experiences the candidate will be able to teach as an Instructor
• Candidate teaching presentations in Knowledge Development, Confined Water and Open Water
• Skill Evaluation – 24  demonstration quality skills
• Exams – PADI Standards and Procedures Exam AND Dive Theory Exam
• 400-yard continuous swim, without aids, any stroke AND 10-minute tread
• Role model quality demonstration of a panicked diver at the surface
• Role model quality demonstration of the rescue of a simulated unresponsive, nonbreathing diver at the surface
• Role model quality demonstration scenario of the rescue of a simulated  unresponsive nonbreathing diver, provide aid at the surface, exiting, and first aid including rescue breathing for and administering O2 to the victim using a rescue breathing mask

Dates/Scheduling Options

Attend one of our 'GO PRO' nights or contact the store at (512) 219-1220 for the most up to date Instructor Development Course Dates.

All of our programs that require attendance at an IE leave Friday as a travel day in order to give candidates plenty of time to drive to the IE location.

IDC Complete Information Download

IDC Required Materials List

PADI Medical Release