IDC Staff Instructor

PADI IDC Staff Instructors are PADI Instructors moving towards instructor-level training or teaching the Instructor Development Course (IDC).

Why become a PADI ICD Staff Instructor?

Becoming an IDC Staff Instructor (IDCS) is the first step towards training and certifying PADI Assistant Instructors and Open Water Scuba Instructors. Once you are an IDCS, you can independently train and certify PADI Assistant Instructors as well as help train PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. Many of the dive centre management positions require this level of Instructor experience and training, making this an important step if you are considering a career in Divecenter management or ownership.

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

What do I need to start?*

• PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer certification
• 18 years old

What will I do?*

• You will show yourself to be a master of instructor-level dive theory, 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 (approximately 10-12 days)

What materials are needed?

• PADI Course Director Manual
• Confined Water Presentation Evaluation Slate
• Open Water Presentation Evaluation Slate
• All IDC required materials

*For more detailed information please refer to the PADI Course Director Manual. The requirements listed on padi.com are general guidelines.