PADI Dive Instructor Course (IDC)
You CAN Become a PADI Dive Instructor In Pattaya Thailand!
Every day, individuals transform their lives by becoming dive professionals through the PADI IDC Dive Instructor Course. As part of the world’s largest diver training organization, graduates embark on exciting careers, teaching scuba diving across the globe. This course not only equips you with essential skills and knowledge but also opens doors to a fun and fulfilling job in stunning underwater environments. Start your journey today and join a community of passionate dive instructors living their dream every single day.
Dive Instructor Training Overview: IDC Instructor Development Course
The IDC takes your skills from the Divemaster level to an instructor level, equipping you with the techniques and knowledge needed to teach PADI courses and pass the PADI IE. You will be tested on your ability to teach in the classroom, confined water, and open water. The course also includes a Rescue evaluation and an 800-yard swim using a mask, snorkel, and fins, along with demonstrations of confined water skills.
Why Become a Diving Instructor?
Upon completing your IDC training and passing the PADI Instructor Exams, you will become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). This certification allows you to teach the full range of PADI courses, from PADI Discover Scuba Diving up to PADI Divemaster level. This is the most sought-after qualification by dive centres looking to employ dive pros
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IDC Course Packages
Become a Pro Dive Instructor!
| PADI IDC | Price Per Person | Additions Cost |
|---|---|---|
| PADI Instructor Course Single Person Booking | 67,000THB Training over 14 Days Must be a Divemaster with EFR and 100 logged dives | PADI Membership and Pro Application Fee & PADI Training Materials – See Below |
| PADI Instructor Diving Internship Course Single Person Booking | 45,000THB Training over 1 Month Must be a Divemaster with EFR and 100 logged dives | PADI Membership and Pro Application Fee & PADI Training Materials – See Below |
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Booking Pro Diver Courses is a little different to a recreational dive course. Please Contact us and talk to our dive team and talk to us, letting us know:
- Your Current Diver Certification
- Any Other Certifications?
- Number of Logged Dives
- How Long You can stay in Thailand
What’s Involved in the PADI Dive Instructor Course (IDC)?
The PADI Dive Instructor Course, also known as the Instructor Development Course (IDC), is the cornerstone of PADI professional instructor training. You can start with an IDC preparation course before moving on to the PADI IDC Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Often, both the IDC Prep and the main IDC training are combined to provide comprehensive pro diver training, significantly enhancing your chances of passing the Instructor Examination (IE).
Not Just a Dive Instructor!
During the IDC program, you will also train as an Emergency First Response Instructor, a prerequisite for becoming a PADI OWSI. This additional certification is integrated into the IDC schedule.
Training at IDC Pattaya, Thailand
Pattaya is a prime location for professional dive training, offering excellent local reefs and shipwrecks as training grounds. Thousands have trained here, benefiting from small, dedicated team classes that prepare you for the PADI Instructor Examinations, held four times a year in Pattaya. This environment will give you the confidence to start your career as a dive professional.
Who Will I Train With?
Professional training is all about teamwork. Three premier dive centers in Pattaya have collaborated to create an exceptional pro diver training program. Along with Pattaya Dive Centre and Seafari, we offer an A-list of Divemaster and Dive Instructor trainers, ranging from PADI IDC Staff Instructors to PADI Course Directors. We also have Technical Dive Instructor trainers, but that’s for advanced training later on.
Additional Fees
Important Information Please Read
- PADI Instructor Examination fee: $1,120 AUD
- Membership Fees – Please note PADI Pro Fees are not included with pro courses as these must be paid directly to PADI by credit card
2024 Instructor Application Fee: $AUS 331
- EFRI Application fee: $228 AUD
Required Training Materials – See Below
- Are you fit to dive? Please print off and take a look at this PADI MEDICAL FORM. Fill out your information and take it with you to see a doctor to sign it off fit to dive before arriving.
- Get Covered For Scuba Diving: Ask about of DAN ( Divers Alert Network) Dive Insurance. Its is a requirement as a dive pro to have cover for yourself and in some countries extended coverage for your divers also.
PADI IDC Training Materials
To get your own PADI Instructor Manuals & Materials, purchase our IDC “Crew Pack,” which includes both digital and physical resources along with a PADI Backpack.
Included Materials:
PADI Digital IDC Crew Pack:
IDC eLearning
PADI Guide to Teaching
Diving Knowledge Workbook
PADI Quizzes & Exam Booklets (Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster)
Project AWARE Specialty Instructor Outline
Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Instructor Outline
PADI Open Water Course Prescriptive Lesson Guides
PADI Physical IDC Crew Pack:
PADI Backpack
Dive Lesson Planning Slates (Confined and Open Water)
PADI Dive Planning & Skill Practice Slate
Instructor Cue Cards (Open Water, Advanced, Rescue Diver, Divemaster)
Price: 25,000 THB (Includes EFR materials)
Emergency First Response Instructor Manual:
Available to purchase separately on CD-ROM (recommended) or paper
Price: 4,000 THB
PADI Instructor Manual:
Included in the PADI Divemaster Crew Pack
Free download for renewed PADI Divemasters at https://www.padi.com/mypadi/
Available for 4,000 THB for non-renewed Divemasters or those crossing over from another organization.
Dive Instructor Training Dates for Pattaya
- September IDC 2024: Starts 04/09/24
IE Dates: 14/15 September 2024, Pattaya - November IDC 2024: Starts 14/11/2024
IE Dates: 24/25 November 2024, Pattaya
Course Schedule and Duration
- IDC: Approximately 14 days
- IE: Approximately 2 days
- Internship: Approximately 14days
PADI Instructor Training Examinations (IE) Requirements
- Completion of the IDC with a certificate from your PADI Course Director
- Certified as a diver for at least six months with at least 100 logged dives
What is Involved in a PADI Instructor Exam?
The exam, conducted over three parts after the IDC, includes:
Dive Theory Knowledge
Confined Water Presentation Skills
Open Water Organizational Skills
The exam is conducted by independent PADI examiners, and parts may be combined into the same days as needed.
Requirements
- Certification as a PADI Divemaster or PADI Assistant Instructor (AI), or an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months
- At least 18 years old
- Certified as a diver for at least six months
- At least 100 logged dives, including night, deep, and navigation dives, before participating in the IDC
- Proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months (PADI Emergency First Response course meets this requirement)
- Fit for diving with a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
What Do I Need for My IDC?
- Medical documentation (within 12 months)
- Photocopy of CPR/First Aid training (within 2 years)
- Photocopy of any non-PADI qualifications
- Recent logbook
- Full diving gear (tanks and weights provided; other equipment available for rental unless included in a package)
INCLUDED
- IDC Instructor Course prep
- PADI IDC Instructor Course (AI + OWSI)
- PADI IDC Training Materials
- EFR Instructor Course
- EFR Instructor eLearning pack
- Mock Instructor Examination (IE) program
- Logistics and support for the duration of the IDC & IE
- 2week Internship Team Teaching post qualification – gain real-world experience with our instructional team.
Important Information Please Read
- Are you fit to dive? Please take a look at this PADI MEDICAL FORM and check you can answer ‘NO’ to all the medical questions. If you say ‘YES’ to any of these, it may mean you have to see a doctor to sign you off fit to dive before diving. If you read it and answer ‘No’ to all, then you are good to start scuba diving.
- Flying After Scuba Diving: For safety you must plan to leave a minimum of 18 hrs after scuba diving before going to altitude.
