IDC (Instructor Development Course - 9 days)
 The
new IDC begins with independent learning and encompasses both
the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba
Instructor (OWSI) program.
We believe we offer one of the finest instructor training programs
available today. Our IDC provides a professional learning experience
in which you will learn how to teach diving utilizing the most
successful program in existence. Not only will you learn how
to
teach in the classroom, pool and open water environments, you
will also learn how to effectively use all PADI's teaching
and support materials.
When you complete the IDC, you will have been trained and prepared
to successfully attend the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). This
is the final step toward your Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
You will also be equipped with an excellent understanding of the
diving industry, scuba course promotional techniques, progressive
instructional methods and state of the art diving information.
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info & prerequisites
Please note that your IDC program will be following PADI's new
and essentially changed 2010 IDC curriculum.
Your IDC includes
Your IDC is conducted at Phuket's first PADI
5 Star Career Development Center - CDC, and includes
our
unique IE guarantee:
We will invite you to do a second IDC AND IE with us
for free, including
your accommodation and lunch, in the very unlikely
event that you don't
pass the IE.
Our IE guarantee includes any IE segment
covered by PADI's IDC Curriculum.
Your IDC also includes:
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On-site accommodation,
in nice spacious (twin-share)* rooms, during your IDC,
EFRI and IE.
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Daily lunch at our poolside restaurant. Special menu for
vegetarians.
Free coffee, tea and fresh fruit during breaks.
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Complimentary Nitrox Instructor and Nitrox Diver course
or PADI's new Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor course
(PADI fees
not included).
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Dive
Asia VIP Card - 20 % off all of Dive
Asia's dive trips.
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Diving equipment & PADI IDC Materials: Save money
with exclusive IDC Candidate discounts and free stuff.
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High speed
Wi-Fi.
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eRDP Multi Level, eLearning and
PADI Air/Nitrox Digital Computer Simulator introduction.
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The only IDC program in the World to receive PADI's Hallmark
of Excellence Award:
"
Outstanding Contribution
to Instructor Development" for four consecutive
years !
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Two days intensive IDC pre-study program with
water skills- practice, dive theory pre-assessment, Nitrox
theory and Rescue practice. Note: Additional
preparation days are free.
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Rental equipment available during your
IDC & IE. Special discounted rates for IDC Candidates.
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Your entire IDC program takes place at our purpose
built all-in-one Career Development Center, in tropical
Kata Beach. Dive Asia
is
Phuket's first PADI 5 Star CDC and Diving College !
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PADI's Care for Children Instructor course is
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Access to our 20 x 20 m swimming pool, throughout
your pre-study and IDC, including tanks and weights for
practice.
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Access to our complete and 100% updated PADI
library and PADI DVDs.
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Job Placement Assistance.
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Airport pick-up.
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Personal attention and professional organization.
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Relaxed 9-days IDC program (11 days when you participate
in our complimentary pre-study program).
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A well-tested and well-proven IDC program with an outstanding
IE success rate.
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Five air-conditioned classrooms.
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Three PADI Course Directors on staff for maximum support.
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Tropical resort environment minutes from the beach - average
water temperature 30° Celsius !
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Extra in-water workshops - Buoyancy, CESA,
Rescue, Knot Tying, Lift Bag use, Ascents/Descents.
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Tanks & weights during your pre-study,
IDC/IE and all post IDC courses.
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IE preparation program where you'll be doing a simulated
IE, similar to the actual IE.
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Transfers, tanks and weights during the IE.
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IE Graduation dinner, party and t-shirt
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Your IDC Staff present for logistical support throughout
the IE.
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*) Please note: Free accommodation is based on twin share,
if candidate chooses to stay alone, or no room-mate is available,
candidate pays half the room rate.
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To
begin your professional career in diving, you’ll need to
attain the PADI Divemaster rating. 
The
foundation of PADI instructor development is the PADI Instructor
Development Course (IDC). The program consists of two parts-the
Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor
(OWSI) program. Combining the AI course and OWSI program makes
up the IDC.
During
the complimentary preparation days our
staff instructors will guide you through your reading assignments
and help you understand PADI standards, educational philosophy
and training recommendations.
If
you are already a diving educator from another recreational scuba
certification agency, you can take advantage of dive industry
demands by becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. 
An
evaluative program where you repeat what you have been doing during
the IDC. After completion of the IDC or OWSI, you must successfully
complete the PADI Instructor Examination (IE) to become an Open
Water Scuba Instructor. 
Continuing
your education expands your career options, making you more valuable
as an employee and staff member. It also sets a good example for
your future students.
