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PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Elevate your diving career with the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course at The Diving Academy. Designed for experienced PADI Instructors, this course will prepare you to assist in Instructor Development Courses (IDCs), contribute to instructor training, and take on more leadership roles in the diving industry. With locations in Reading, Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol, our expert-led program gives you the skills and confidence to develop the next generation of dive instructors.
Course Type – Professional
Course Fees From: £400.00 + Professional Crewpak
Application Fee : Please refer to your PADI Portal.
Booking Information: If you are unable to find a date that works or If you have any question please get in contact with us to schedule a call with our Course Directors and they will be happy to help.
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PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course – Become a Leader in Instructor Training
Ready to take your PADI diving instructor career to the next level? The PADI IDC Staff Instructor course is the perfect opportunity for experienced instructors to expand their leadership role and assist in Instructor Development Courses (IDCs). This highly respected certification enables you to help train future PADI Instructors, refine your teaching techniques, and gain valuable insights into dive education at an advanced level.
Why Choose The Diving Academy?
At The Diving Academy, we offer expert-led instruction that focuses on practical, real-world experience, giving you the opportunity to work alongside experienced PADI Course Directors and Master Instructors. Based at our centres in Reading, Swindon, Oxford, and Bristol, we ensure that every step of your IDC Staff Instructor journey is fully supported. Our approach combines classroom learning, in-water training, and professional mentoring to ensure you graduate with the expertise and confidence to succeed in your role.
What You Will Learn
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How to assist in Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) and help mentor PADI Instructor candidates
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Advanced diving theory and teaching methodologies
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How to demonstrate and evaluate diving skills effectively
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Techniques for providing constructive feedback and improving instructor candidates’ performance
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The role and responsibilities of a Staff Instructor within the PADI system
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How to teach and evaluate the core elements of the Instructor Development Course (IDC)
Course Requirements
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PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) certification
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A minimum of 100 logged dives
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Minimum 18 years of age
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Current EFR (Emergency First Response) certification
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Medical clearance for diving within the last 12 months
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Completion of a PADI Divemaster course or equivalent
Who This Course is For
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Experienced PADI Instructors looking to advance their teaching career
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Dive professionals who want to assist in Instructor Development Courses
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Instructors aiming for higher leadership roles within dive centres or the dive industry
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Those who aspire to become a PADI Course Director and take on even more responsibility in dive education
Course Benefits
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Enhance your career as an instructor with the ability to assist in training new instructors
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Gain insight into the teaching and evaluation process of IDC and IE
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Improve your diving leadership and communication skills
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Open up new professional opportunities as a Staff Instructor
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Build confidence in your ability to mentor and guide aspiring dive instructors
Take the Next Step in Your Diving Career
The PADI IDC Staff Instructor course at The Diving Academy will prepare you to lead and mentor the next generation of dive instructors. By completing this course, you’ll not only advance your career but also gain valuable leadership experience that will help you stand out in the competitive world of diving instruction. Whether you’re based in the UK or looking to teach abroad, our course will provide you with the qualifications and hands-on experience you need to succeed.
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Prerequisites
The PADI Staff Instructor Course prerequisites:
- Be a certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)
- Be a Emergency First Response Instructor.
- Must be over 18 years old.
Medical Requirements
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving.
Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors, divemasters and dive shop staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive.
If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).
Your Medical Statement must be signed by a physician within the last 12 months or full HSE Medical. Under the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, all divers at work must have a valid certificate of HSE fitness to dive issued by an Approved Medical Examiner of Divers (AMED), please Contact Us for more information.
Next Steps
How the course is taught
Step 1. With Our Instructor Development Team
The first part of the IDC Staff Instructor course is the pre-assessment phase which ensures your skills, knowledge and teaching are where they need to be to move forward at this level.
You will also participate in four fascinating curriculum presentations, designed to ensure your absolute understanding of the structure of the Assistant Instructor, Open Water Scuba Instructor and Instructor Development Course programmes, as well as building your feedback and coaching skills.
Step 2. During An IDC
You will also audit an entire IDC, with real candidates, real presentations to evaluate, and real issues and successes to share. There is no better place for you to learn than in the immersive environment of live PADI Pro training.
You will practice evaluating classroom, pool and open water presentations, and hone your feedback and coaching skills to ensure your candidates get the very best foundation to improve and grow.
Meet Our Course Directors
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Course Locations
Dive Centre
Diving Academy – Dive Centre, Sunfield Business Park, New Mill Road, Wokingham, RG40 4QT
Pool Training Sites
Wokingham – The Forest School, Robin Hood Lane, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5NE
Yateley – Yateley School, School Lane, GU46 6NW
Hagbourne – Hagbourne School Pool, Main Road, East Hagbourne, OX11 9LR
Swindon – Halo Highworth Recreation Centre, The Elms, Highworth, Swindon SN6 7DD
Open Water Training Sites:
London – Wraysbury Diving Lake, Station Road, Wraysbury, Berkshire, TW19 5ND
Radstock – Vobster Quay, Upper Vobster, Radstock, BA3 5SD
Leicester – Stoney Cove, Sapcote Road, Stoney Stanton, Leicester, LE9 4DW
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