What is the PADI Instructor Development Course and Exam?
The PADI Instructor Development Course is a life-changing program that re-confirms your knowledge development in Dive Theory, Physics, Environment, Physiology from the Divemaster program and compliments this with exceptional instructional skills and techniques. This course will broaden not only your capabilities as a professional diver, but will open endless opportunities for employment and business in your full or part-time diving career all over the world! There is a mix of classroom, pool, and ocean instruction, demonstrations, and scenarios. Recently the classroom portion of the program has been significantly reduced through independent learning conducted via the IDC E-Learning program, which you can start at any time. The fee for this section is $320USD paid by credit card directly to PADI.The IDC is usually planned about 2 weeks before the Instructor Exams, which are scheduled by PADI periodically in different cities and countries around the world. You can search for the Instructor Exam (IE) schedules on the PADI website.
The IDC at Northern Coast Diving will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to confidently attempt the IE, which is independently evaluated by PADI staff.
What are the requirements to participate?
- 18 years of age before starting the IDC
- Certification level prior to starting the IDC: PADI Divemaster
- Current Medical Statement stating fitness for diving that is less than one year old Certified diver for at least 6 months with at least 60 logged dives, with experience in Night, Navigation, and Deep diving
- CPR & First Aid training within the past 24 months
Who will train me?
Highly qualified multilingual PADI Course Director: Matt Wenger CD 161594
Why should I take my training at Northern Coast Diving & Aquasports?
Our Features:
- The most complete facility dedicated to Instructor Development in the Dominican Republic
- The latest materials and instructional facilities available in the industry
- Complete 10 day instructional course
- Multilingual Course Director
- Academic review sessions
- Cylinders, Air Fills, Weights & Weight Belts included
- EFR Instructor course offered during IDC
- Our facility is designed and built expressly for learning and instruction in a convenient location
- PADI has a very uniform educational program and we present it in its entirety
- The academic review sessions are an integral part of our program at no additional charge
- Including tanks and weights is standard but you can also test dive the latest diving equipment available
What do I need?
- Photocopy of all of your Scuba Diving Certification cards to date. Include everything.
- Medical Certificate (if you are a PADI Divemaster for less than one year, Medical Statement is not necessary)
- Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Regulator, Alternate Air Source, Depth Gauge, Pressure Gauge, Appropriate exposure suit, Knife or Dive Tool, Compass and Surface marker (visible and audible). (Dive Computers are recommended)
How much does it cost and what do the fees include?
Istructor Development Course and EFR Instructor Course 1099 US$
(Please check on the top for internships and options)
There are fees payed directly to PADI which include:
Instructor Development Course (IDC) 126 US$
Instructor Examination (IE) 499 US$
EFR Instructor Application (EFRI) 83 US$
I want to know more about the course content
PADI Instructor Development Courese (IDC) prepare candidates to function as PADI Assistant Instructors and Open Water Scuba Instructors. Candidates build on their instructor -level dive theory knowlege, role-model watermanship and rescue skills, and leadership abilities by learning how to reach in confiend water, in the classroom and in open water. During the IDC, Instructor candidates gain a complete understanding of PADI's educational goals and philosophies.
What are the dates of the IDC training at Northern Coast?
2011 Dates
June 1st 2011
August 9th 2011
November 16th 2011
Can I work with Northern Coast Diving when I finish the course?
The answer is: There is a great chance!
We will help you to find a job here on the Island or in the Caribbean, as we are well connected with other dive operators in the area.
Do you have accommodation and/or meal options available?
Sure we do!
We will offer you comfortable housing (twin share or single room) with all amneties (check www.maryrosedr.com) ! During training day, lunch will be included.
