Instructor Development Course

Go Pro Packages

To enroll in these courses, you must be a current divemaster, have been certified as an entry-level diver for at least 6-months, and have at least 100 logged dives.

IDC Basic Package - price: 40,000 thb

• Pre-study two-day course with theory, confined, and open water work
  
• Assistant Instructor Course (AI) and Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) or the Instructor
• Development Course (IDC)
  
• Enriched Air Instructor (Nitrox)
  
• 9-nights twin-share accommodation and lunch
  
• All special extras as listed below
  
• PADI Fees & required materials not included

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IDC Go Pro Package A - price: 46,000 thb

• IDC Basic Package
  
• Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) or DAN Oxygen Provider Course
  
• 11-nights twin-share accommodation and lunch
  
• All special extras as listed below
  
• PADI Fees & required materials not included

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IDC Go Pro Package B - price: e-mail us

• IDC Basic Package
  
• Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) or DAN Oxygen Provider Course
  
• Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep Course (5 Specialties)
  
• 15-nights twin-share accommodation and lunch
  
• All special extras as listed below
  
• PADI Fees & required materials not included

PADI IDC Required Materials Price List

PADI now requires the teaching instructor to own all student and teaching materials, and all IDC candidates will be required to show that they own these materials during he IDC and the IE. This new standard took effect January 1, 2006. For a full list of materials you print out CLICK HERE

Note: Our materials prices reflect a 25% discount from the usual retail prices charged by PADI or their retailers.

Extras included in our Phuket IDC programs!

• Free one-day pre-study (guided self study and pool skills). This program starts right before the IDC.
  
• Free twin-share guesthouse accommodation for the first six paid candidates for each program. Email us to see if you qualify.
  
• Lunch included during the IDC.
  
• Transportation from accommodation to IDC and IE facilities free of charge.
  
• All tanks and weights supplied during courses. Rental equipment available for a very reasonable rate.
  
• IE pass guarantee; If candidate fails IE, remedial training is free of charge. Next IE is paid by us.
  
• Free PADI Enriched Air Instructor training (Nitrox).
  
• 20% discount on PADI materials and dive equipment bought through us (cash only).
  
• Day trips at cost price.
  
• Free beach dives (if conditions allow) before and after the courses.
  

Instructor Exam

After completing all aspects of the IDC or the OWSI program, you are qualified to participate in the PADI Instructor Examination. This two-day program, directly following the IDC, will evaluate you in the areas as outlined below.

When successful in the IE, you will become certified as an Open Water Scuba Instructor.

The PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is conducted by staff members of PADI International, and not by your course director. This ensures impartiality and fairness during the testing process.
Following your IDC, your immediate goal will be to pass the IE. During the last phase of your OWSI course, Bent will counsel you individually and give you his recommendation on whether or not you are ready to attend the IE. It is rare when he recommends a candidate does not attend an IE, but the counseling session is designed to help you make an informed and honest decision about your preparedness.

The Examiner's job is to pass the candidate, not to fail the future instructor. The Examiner will do everything possible to make sure that you get through the program successfully. Their function is similar to that of a video camera; they record what you do and give you a black and white score of your performance.

Their job is not to teach the candidate anything as Bent has already taught you much more than what it takes to pass the exam. The exam is really just a formality. The Examiner's job is to double check that all of the information is understood and that the candidates are ready to begin teaching on their own.

The IE consists of four parts. To get certified as a PADI Instructor, candidates must be successful in all four areas. If a candidate is unsuccessful in one or two areas, then that candidate must attend another IE and complete only that area in which he was unsuccessful. For example, if a candidate was only unsuccessful in the Open Water portion of the exam, then he or she would only redo and pay for that part at a later IE. This saves you both time and money.

The following is an overview of the required passing scores for the IE:

PART 1

Diving Theory--closed-book examinations with passing scores of 75% or higher on the following subjects:

• Physics
• Physiology
• Equipment
• General Skills and Environment
• Recreational Dive Planner
• Retest... only one allowed; two or more subjects failed or a failure on the retest results in non certification

PADI Systems, Standards and Procedures--open-book exam; passing score 75% or higher, no retest allowed.

PART 2

Confined Water

• Teach one skill from the Open Water or Rescue Course to fellow candidates acting as students. Passing score- 3.5 or higher on a scale from 1.0 - 5.0. One make up allowed if unsuccessful on the first attempt.
• Skill Evaluation Circuit: Candidates perform a circuit consisting of five skills from the PADI Open Water Course. Passing score is 17 total points and no skill below 3.0. A make up allowed if only one skill was below 3.0

PART 3

Knowledge Development Presentation:

Candidates evaluated on a sample teaching presentation. Specific assignments are made before the program. Passing score is 3.5 or higher (on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0). One retest allowed. Presentation should take between 5 - 10 minutes.

PART 4

Open Water:

• Teach two skills from the Open Water Course to fellow candidates acting as students. Passing score- an average of 3.5 or higher on a scale from 1.0 - 5.0. Both scores are added together and then divided by two. No retest
• Open Water Rescue Examination: Response, recovery, resuscitation, transport and equipment removal of a diver simulating unconsciousness on the surface in deep water.
• General Diving Skills Evaluation: An evaluation of general diving skills made by the staff during all confined and open water sessions.

Areas of assessment include:

• Attitude: Consistent with professionalism and the educational goals of PADI
• Professionalism
• Dress
• Conduct
• Interaction with staff and candidates

Go Pro Packages

April 2009

Course	Begins	Ends	Description	Days	Price
Staff	13	22	IDC Staff Instructor	10	20,000 THB
AIC	14	17	Assistant Instructor Course	5	20,000 THB
IDC	14	22	AI+OWSI	9	40,000 THB
Go Pro A	14	23	AI+OWSI+EFRI	11	46,000 THB
Go Pro B	14	30	AI+OWSI+EFRI+O2+MSDT	18	66,000 THB
OWSI	18	22	Open Water Scuba Instructor	5	30,000 THB
EFRI	22	23	EFRI + Care for Children	2	12,600 THB
IE	24	26	Instructor Examination	2	AU$675
MSDT	22	25	Master Scuba Diver Trainer	4	24,000 THB

May 2009

Course	Starts	Ends	Description	Days	Price
Staff	11	20	IDC Staff Instructor	10	20,000 THB
AIC	12	15	Assistant Instructor Course	5	20,000 THB
IDC	12	20	AI+OWSI	9	40,000 THB
Go Pro A	12	20	AI+OWSI+EFRI	11	46,000 THB
Go Pro B	12	29	AI+OWSI+EFRI+O2+MSDT	18	66,000 THB
OWSI	16	20	Open Water Scuba Instructor	5	30,000 THB
EFRI	20	21	EFRI + Care for Children	2	12,600 THB
IE	22	24	Instructor Examination	2	AU$675
MSDT	25	29	Master Scuba Diver Trainer	4	24,000 THB

June - July 2009

Course	Begins	Ends	Description	Days	Price
Staff	29	08	IDC Staff Instructor	10	20,000 THB
AIC	30	03	Assistant Instructor Course	5	20,000 THB
IDC	30	08	AI+OWSI	9	40,000 THB
Go Pro A	30	08	AI+OWSI+EFRI	11	46,000 THB
Go Pro B	30	16	AI+OWSI+EFRI+O2+MSDT	18	66,000 THB
OWSI	04	08	Open Water Scuba Instructor	5	30,000 THB
EFRI	08	09	EFRI + Care for Children	2	12,600 THB
IE	10	12	Instructor Examination	2	AU$675
MSDT	13	16	Master Scuba Diver Trainer	4	24,000 THB

August 2009

Course	Starts	Ends	Description	Days	Price
Staff	03	12	IDC Staff Instructor	10	20,000 THB
AIC	04	07	Assistant Instructor Course	5	20,000 THB
IDC	04	12	AI+OWSI	9	40,000 THB
Go Pro A	04	13	AI+OWSI+EFRI	11	46,000 THB
Go Pro B	04	20	AI+OWSI+EFRI+O2+MSDT	18	66,000 THB
OWSI	08	12	Open Water Scuba Instructor	5	30,000 THB
EFRI	12	13	EFRI + Care for Children	2	12,600 THB
IE	14	16	Instructor Examination	2	AU$675
MSDT	17	20	Master Scuba Diver Trainer	4	24,000 THB

September 2009

Course	Begins	Ends	Description	Days	Price
Staff	31	09	IDC Staff Instructor	10	20,000 THB
AIC	01	04	Assistant Instructor Course	5	20,000 THB
IDC	01	09	AI+OWSI	9	40,000 THB
Go Pro A	01	10	AI+OWSI+EFRI	11	46,000 THB
Go Pro B	01	17	AI+OWSI+EFRI+O2+MSDT	18	66,000 THB
OWSI	18	22	Open Water Scuba Instructor	5	30,000 THB
EFRI	05	09	EFRI + Care for Children	2	12,600 THB
IE	11	13	Instructor Examination	2	AU$675
MSDT	14	17	Master Scuba Diver Trainer	4	24,000 THB

October 2009

Course	Begins	Ends	Description	Days	Price
Staff	05	14	IDC Staff Instructor	10	20,000 THB
AIC	06	09	Assistant Instructor Course	5	20,000 THB
IDC	06	14	AI+OWSI	9	40,000 THB
Go Pro A	06	15	AI+OWSI+EFRI	11	46,000 THB
Go Pro B	06	22	AI+OWSI+EFRI+O2+MSDT	18	66,000 THB
OWSI	10	14	Open Water Scuba Instructor	5	30,000 THB
EFRI	14	15	EFRI + Care for Children	2	12,600 THB
IE	16	18	Instructor Examination	2	AU$675
MSDT	19	22	Master Scuba Diver Trainer	4	24,000 THB

November 2009

Course	Starts	Ends	Description	Days	Price
Staff	02	11	IDC Staff Instructor	10	20,000 THB
AIC	03	06	Assistant Instructor Course	5	20,000 THB
IDC	03	11	AI+OWSI	9	40,000 THB
Go Pro A	03	12	AI+OWSI+EFRI	11	46,000 THB
Go Pro B	03	19	AI+OWSI+EFRI+O2+MSDT	18	66,000 THB
OWSI	07	11	Open Water Scuba Instructor	5	30,000 THB
EFRI	11	12	EFRI + Care for Children	2	12,600 THB
IE	13	15	Instructor Examination	2	AU$675
MSDT	16	19	Master Scuba Diver Trainer	4	24,000 THB

December 2009

Course	Begins	Ends	Description	Days	Price
Staff	31	09	IDC Staff Instructor	10	20,000 THB
AIC	01	04	Assistant Instructor Course	5	20,000 THB
IDC	01	09	AI+OWSI	9	40,000 THB
Go Pro A	01	10	AI+OWSI+EFRI	11	46,000 THB
Go Pro B	01	17	AI+OWSI+EFRI+O2+MSDT	18	66,000 THB
OWSI	05	09	Open Water Scuba Instructor	5	30,000 THB
EFRI	09	10	EFRI + Care for Children	2	12,600 THB
IE	11	13	Instructor Examination	2	AU$675
MSDT	14	17	Master Scuba Diver Trainer	4	24,000 THB