PADI Instructor Development Course April 2014

The objective of the Padi Instructor Development Course (PADI IDC) is to fully prepare candidates to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). The Padi Instructor Development Course consists of presentations, confined and open water workshops, discussions and Padi IDC candidate teaching presentations in a classroom.

The FULL Padi IDC has two parts; the Padi Assistant Instructor course (PADI AI) and the Open Water Scuba Instructor course (PADI OWSI). Once these have been completed, candidates will then attend the Padi Instructor Examination (PADI IE), which is held over two days.

The Padi AI course introduces the PADI system of educational methodology and develops the Padi IDC candidates teaching abilities in the classroom, pool and open water. The Padi Assistant Instructor concentrates on the courses that Padi Assistant Instructors can teach. Once completed, candidates can then enroll on an Padi OWSI course.

The Padi OWSI course further develops candidates’ teaching abilities and skills. The complete PADI educational system is explored and candidates are prepared for the Padi IE that follows at the end of the Padi Instructor Development Course. Once a full Padi Instructor Development Course is completed , the candidates can attend an Padi IE.

During the Padi IE, candidates are evaluated on their skills, knowledge and teaching abilities. Successful candidates will become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Take a look here for PADI Exam Revision to help you pass your PADI IDC and IE Exams when you attend your PADI Instructor Development Course.