What is IDC in scuba diving?
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.
How long is the PADI IDC?
approximately 7 – 8 hours
The PADI IDC online will take approximately 7 – 8 hours to complete.
How can I prepare for PADI IDC?
How to prepare for your PADI Instructor Development Course
- Dive theory. First and most importantly dive theory.
- Dive Skills. To become a PADI Divemaster, you would have had to demonstrate 24 basic scuba skills.
- Instructor Manual Familiarization.
- PADI Course Familiarization.
What is IDC exam?
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Exam (IE) The Instructor Development Course is a 2 week program.
How much does a PADI Course Director earn?
A dive coordinator, training coordinator, or course director are advanced courses available for experienced instructors. While these positions involve a mix of diving and office work, they also offer the chance to earn a slightly higher salary than a line instructor and salaries can range from $35,000 to $70,000.
Is there a swim test for PADI IDC?
Swim test. One evaluation part is the 800m snorkel swim. Obviously swimming with mask, snorkel and fins, using your fins only and face down, is the ideal preparation. The swim test is already completed during the IDC.
How do you beat padi in IE?
To pass you need to score a 3.4 (approx 68% of available marks) during the IDC you will become very familiar with the scoring system and the format you need to use to teach in confined water effectively. 2. Demonstration quality skills. You will be asked to demonstrate 5 basic scuba skills.
Which is the best PADI diving instructor in the Philippines?
Welcome to Thresher Shark Divers… …and congratulations on your decision to become a PADI Diving Instructor! Thresher Shark Divers is one of the premier PADI 5 Star diving instructor training facilities in the Philippines.
Is there an IDC program in the Philippines?
Instructor Development Philippines is the only IDC program run by 2 multiple award winning Platinum and Silver in-house PADI Course Directors in the Philippines.
What can you do at Instructor Development Philippines?
At Instructor Development Philippines we can also offer you a wide range of Specialty Instructor Courses to complete your diving CV with. “ Just finished IDC with IDP. There is much more than thanks to all staff and dive centers. They organized schedule well make sure all the candidates learn what they have to but even more.