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| The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) prepares candidates to work as Assistant Instructors and/or Open Water Scuba Instructors. The PADI IDC combines previously learned dive theory and skills with additional training so that you may implement the PADI system while teaching in the classroom and confined or open water environments. The PADI IDC begins with independent learning and encompasses both the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. | |
Candidates wishing to enroll in the AI/OWSI programs must:
- Be certified as a PADI Dive master or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization in order to enroll in the AI course. Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or as a current instructor member in good standing with another recreational diver training organization for at least 6 months in order to enroll in the OWSI course.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be fit for diving and submit a medical statement for a diving medical examination signed by a licensed physician within the last 12 months.
- Have been certified for at least 6 months and have 60 logged dives showing experience in deep, night and navigation diving.
- Submit proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months.
- Submit documentation of any qualifying certification issued by another recreation diver training organization.
Prior to starting AI/OWSI programs, candidates should prepare independently by reviewing dive theory, practicing dive skills and completing the necessary knowledge reviews in the Instructor Candidate Workbook. Black Tip offers IDC candidates a chance to assist on courses, lead fun dives and practice dive skills prior to the start of the IDC.
Sample IDC Schedule
| DAY 1 | Course Orientation |
| DAY 2 - 5 | AI/Prep |
| DAY 6 - 12 | IDC |
| DAY 13 | Mock IE and Final Counseling |
| DAY 14 | Free Day |
| DAY 15 | EFRI |
| DAY 16 | Free Day |
| DAY 17 - 18 | IE |
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OWSI and IDC program will be conducted by Aram “Ko Dam” Limsakul, PADI Course Director and the Thai owner of Black Tip Throughout the training Ko Dam places a strong emphasis on diver safety and environmental protection. He will teach you ways to incorporate these messages into your training when you will have students of your own. Ko Dam also focuses on real life training; not just how to pass the IDC. You will learn how to best teach in a variety or environments and situations.
All of our packages include free DM theory preparation of knowledge and dive skills, free marine ecology workshop, opportunity to dive and assist on course before IDC starts, IE pass guarantee, hands on experience with teaching kids and hands on experience to conduct your own reef or coral check.
We also offer discounted "early bird prices". In order to take advantage of the early bird price you must pay a 30% deposit at least 2 weeks in advance. 10% of the deposit will be non refundable.
| Prices are in US$ | NORMAL | EARLY BIRD |
| Dive Theory Prep | FREE |
| AI | 385 | 310 |
| OWSI | 650 | 520 |
| IDC | 930 | 835 |
| SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR | 120 | 100 |
| NITROX INSTRUCTOR | 300 | 270 |
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| Prices are in US$ | NORMAL | EARLY BIRD |
| MSDT Option 1 | Ask for detail |
| MSDT Option 2 | Ask for detail |
| IDC Staff | 400 | 320 |
| EFR Instructor | 255 | 205 |
| DAN Instructor (O2/HMLI) | 170 | 155 |
| DAN Instructor (AED) | 205 | 185 |
| IDC + EFRI | 1,250 | 1,000 |
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Candidates must also have the following materials:
| (prices in Thai Baht) | RETAIL PRICE | DISCOUNTED
PRICE |
| Candidate Workbook | 3,741 | 2,388 |
| Instructor Manual | 12,515 | 7,822 |
| Confined OW cue cards | 2,292 | 1,432 |
| OW Training Cue Cards | 1,744 | 1,090 |
| Confined Lesson Planning Slates | 781 | 488 |
| OW Lesson Planning Slates | 781 | 488 |
| DSD Instr. Cue Card | 449 | 281 |
| AOW Instr. Cue Card | 2,292 | 1,432 |
| Rescue Instr. Cue Card | 3,652 | 2,283 |
| Project AWARE Instr. Outline | 988 | 617 |
| PPB Instr. Outline | 988 | 617 |
| Coral Reef Conservation Outline | 988 | 617 |
| OW quiz & exam | 507 | 317 |
| Rescue Exam | 325 | 203 |
| DM Exams | 538 | 336 |
| TOTAL | 32,581 | 20,411 |
| Package Price | 31,447 | 19,654 |
As the above items are instructor tools we assume most candidates will not have these materials already, this is why we offer them as a package. The below items are also required by PADI standards, but we assume that most candidate will already have these items in their possession from prior training courses.
| (prices in Thai Baht) | RETAIL PRICE | DISCOUNTED
PRICE |
| Diving Knowledge Workbook | 1,102 | 880 |
| Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving | 2,410 | 1,930 |
| Wheel | 2,750 | 2,200 |
| Table | 1,035 | 830 |
| ERDP | 1,571 | 1,100 |
| Open Water Diver Manual | 2,470 | 1,976 |
| Adventures in Diving Manual | 2,170 | 1,953 |
| Rescue Diver Manual | 2,030 | 1,624 |
| Divemaster Manual | 1,895 | 1,516 |
| Pocket Mask | 600 | 540 |
We understand that due to luggage allowance, many candidates do not want to bring their own manuals with them. We will have the student diver manuals available for reference throughout the IDC.
Other additional fees you will have to pay are the Instructor Examination fee which is currently US$460 and the Instructor Application Fee which is US$160. These fees are payable directly to PADI and they do not accept cash, so you will need either Visa, Master Card or American Express.
Candidates will also need a calculator (can't be a mobile phone), a timing device that can count seconds, a compass and an underwater writing slate. Candidates also need their own complete set of fully functioning equipment.
We also have these packages available.
Prices are in US Dollars.
| DM + AI | 960 |
| DM + IDC | 1,465 |
| DM + EFRI | 870 |
| DM + AI + EFRI | 1,190 |
| DM + IDC + EFRI (option 1) | 1,595 |
| DM + IDC + EFRI (option 2) | 1,670 |
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There are several option for doing your Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT). Option 1 can be done in a shorter time period and is recommend if you already have a job lined up with a dive shop. Otherwise, option 2 allows you to do a work internship at our dive resort. It gives you the opportunity to gain work experience under supervision and to obtain 25 certifications.
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