What to
expect on the PADI Instructor Development Course

The
PADI IDC begins with independent self study and is split into
two programmes. The Assistant Instructor Course (PADI AI) and
the Open Water Scuba Instructor Course (PADI OWSI). The course
takes 8/9 days in total.
The
focus of these programmes is on development and learning by making
mistakes and being corrected. We learn best by making mistakes,
then receiving the necessary feedback to help us improve.
You
are expected to have good diving theory skills as this does not
form part of the course, you will have covered these subjects
in your Divemaster Course or similar course from another diving
organisation. 
On
successful completion of the PADI IDC you will receive confirmation
from the Course Director, which will allow you to attend an Instructor
Examination (IE).
If
you are already a PADI Assistant Instructor you need only complete
the OWSI part of the PADI IDC, however it is strongly recommended
that you attend the entire Instructor Course, to familiarise yourself
with any changes that PADI may make.
If
you are already an Instructor with another diving organisation
you can choose to complete the OWSI part of the IDC and crossover
to a PADI Instructor.
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