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Koh Tao, Thailand is one of the most beautiful and popular diver training locations in the world. Complete the Instructor Development Course (IDC) with Scuba Shack and start living the dream. We offer the IDC in a relaxed environment in our small family-run dive center. Our aim is to teach you to be the best instructor you can be, giving you the best chance of finding the perfect job.
The Instructor Development Course is made up of two parts – the Assistant Instructor Course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Complete the entire IDC and then attend an Instructor Examination (IE).
To enroll in the Instructor Development Course (IDC) you need to be certified as a PADI Divemaster or have the equivalent rating from another training organization. You also need to have been a certified diver for at least 6 months. 100 logged dives is required to attend the Instructor Examination and you need to have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training, current within the past 24 months. You also need to be an Emergency First Response Instructor, but you can earn this rating during your Instructor Development Course.
To start the IDC, you need a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
The Instructor Development Course teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You will learn how to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. You will also participate in a variety of classroom presentations conducted by our Course Director.
In 2020 PADI launched the new & revised IDC curriculum. One of the biggest changes was that the PADI IDC Crewpack is now in digital format which you complete through the PADI app. Once you book the PADI IDC with us at Scuba Shack you will instantly get access to the digital IDC crew pack. There are 16 eLearning sections to complete and a Diving Knowledge Workbook to revise your dive theory.
The Instructor Development Course at Scuba Shack, Koh Tao includes the following:
The Instructor Development Course at Scuba Shack is conducted over a period of 14 days.
This includes the EFR Instructor Course and the Emergency O2 Provider Specialty Instructor rating.
Most days are split between water work and classroom time. We usually start at 8 am and finish about 4 pm. Contact Us for more details on the schedule.
The total cost is 69,000 Baht including the crew pack, (44,000 Baht without the crew pack). The crew pack is the required material containing all the tools and underwater slates you will need as an Instructor. It also includes the EFR Instructor eLearning. This DOES NOT include the costs of your Instructor Exam [IE] or your Instructor and EFR Instructor application fees which you’ll pay directly to PADI. It is currently AUD $1679.
Ready to change your life? Contact Us now to book your Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Scuba Shack, Koh Tao. Get certified on a beautiful tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand.
One of the great things about Koh Tao is that PADI conduct Instructor Examinations here every month, so we can start the IDC anytime and there will always be an IE you can attend within a few weeks. Once you complete the IDC you have up to 12 months to attend an Instructor Examination.
To attend an Instructor Examination you need to have 100 logged dives and have been a certified diver for at least 6 months.
The Instructor Development course takes 14 days, so even as a newly certified diver you could be an Instructor in as little as 6-7 months.
Contact us for more information on our internships. Become part of our team at Scuba Shack and gain experience as a dive professional on the beautiful island of Koh Tao.
During the IDC at Scuba Shack you can use our shop rental equipment. We have a large selection of Scuba Pro equipment all maintained and serviced by our in-house technicians.
However, if you plan to pursue a career as a PADI pro, you should purchase your own equipment before seeking employment. All equipment is available on Koh Tao and we offer great discounts to all of our customers at Scuba Shack.
At Scuba Shack we conduct the IDC over a period of 14 days. This includes the EFR Instructor course and the Emergency O2 Provider specialty instructor rating.