IDC Staff Instructor
PADI IDC Staff Instructors are PADI Instructors moving towards instructor-level training or teaching the Instructor Development Course (IDC). IDC Staff Instructors can independently train and certify PADI Assistant Instructors as well as help train PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors.
What can I do as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor?
- Teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses
- Help PADI Course Directors conduct the PADI Instructor Development Course
- Help PADI Course Directors conduct instructor level continuing education
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What do I need to start?
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification and be at least 18 years old |
What will I do?
Master instructor-level dive theory, complete knowledge development teaching presentations and confined water teaching presentations, audit a complete IDC.
How long will it take?
Two course days plus a complete IDC audit. See course schedule |
What materials are needed?
- PADI Course Director Manual
- Confined Water Presentation Evaluation Slate
- Open Water Presentation Evaluation Slate
- All IDC required materials
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