PADI IDC CYPRUS
Instructor Development Course – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
New Padi Elearning 2010 – Online Option
For The PADI IDC CANDIDATES
Why IDC Cyprus?
Relaxed, low stress nine-day IDC program Cyprus
The PADI Instructor Development Program at Easy Divers Cyprus, prepares you to work as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. In addition, it further develops your leadership and teaching abilities to the instructor level quality and prepares you to teach PADI programs and courses Cyprus. Be the best instructor possible with us by taking the NEW 2010 PADI IDC CYPRUS. It will be the latest updates, the most current training techniques and styles available with one of the BEST PADI COURSE DIRECTORS in Cyprus.
Our relaxed, nine-day low stress IDC program cyprus (basic IDCs are only 5-7 days and can be stressful) is performance based and conducted in a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere. Our main focus is on training professional padi diving instructors to be a Padi Scuba Instructor in real world teaching styles and not only on how to pass the I.E. With the latest changes in the Padi System for the NEW 2010 IDC, we have incorporated this into you learning. Learn the easy way to your instructor course online with the latest and most up to date Padi eLearning PADI Instructor Development Course in Cyprus with Easy Divers. Save Time on your Instructor Course!
The Fun Part
It’s about life transformations both yours and those around you.
The fun part of instructor training is interacting with course participants students while creating friendships that continue long after the course concludes.
You’ll begin networking with other professionals and begin to explore PADI Pro Diving Jobs worldwide when you become a Renewed Padi Member. You’ll also have the opportunity to continue your professional education by participating in specialty instructor courses, which train you to teach specialities after instructor certification.
The Challenging Part
The challenging part of this course is your personal commitment to the training. The course requires you to complete all the self-study Knowledge Workbook before the course begins and to prepare daily assignments for teaching presentations daily. Organization and dedication are key to our student internships in cyprus.
What You Will Learn
During the course you learn how to apply the PADI System of Education by presenting at least
- Two confined water teaching presentations
- Two knowledge development presentations
- One open water teaching presentations integrating two skills
You will also attend and participate in the following 14 curriculum presentations:
- Course Orientation
- Dive Industry Overview
- General Standards and Procedures
- The Role of Media and Prescriptive Teaching
- Legal Responsibility and Risk Management
- PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver Course
- Adaptive Teaching
- The PADI Continuing Education Philosophy
- Business Principles for the Dive Instructor
- Adventures in Diving Program
- Specialty Diver Courses and Master Scuba Diver Program
- Rescue Diver Course
- Divemaster Course
- Diver Retention Programs
- How to Teach the RDP (Instructors from recreational diver training organizations other than PADI must complete.)
You will demonstrate competence in
- performing all 20 dive skills listed on the Skill Evaluation.
- performing a face down, non-stop swim for 800 metres/yards using a mask, snorkel and fins.
During the course you’ll need to demonstrate competency in Dive theory by passing a five-part theory exam scoring 75% on each part .
Instructor Development Course Cyprus
To qualify for the NEW 2010 PADI Instructor Development program, you must:
- Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or a PADI Divemaster, or as an instructor with another recreational diver training organization. (Call to check)
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be fit for diving and submit a medical form signed by a physician.
- Have been a certified diver for at least six months and logged at least 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation.
- 100 Dives needed prior to entering the PADI Instructor Examination.
- Submit proof of CPR training within 24 months.
During the PADI Instructor Development program 2010, you’ll learn the latest and most updated PADI system information for all levels of padi diver education, standards and procedures, effective academic teaching presentations, teaching in confined water, conducting open water training dives and additional related scuba topics.
All Major updates of the Padi system standards for IDC’s courses are already integrated with our IDC program our IDC course in Cyprus must be the pinnacle of information from PADI, if there is a change, you will know about it.
You’ll learn two ways; either through the PADI Instructor Development program – Live Scuba instructor development course (IDC) or the PADI Instructor Orientation program (IOC).
You can even take a eLearning Option and complete some of the PADI IDC Theory Online.
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NEW PADI IDC CURRICULUM FOR 2010 (PADI Instructor Development Course)
PADI Instructor Development Course Europe
PADI’s revised IDC program for 2010 unveiled on 2 November 2009 during the PADI Course Director Update at DEMA in Florida USA. IDC Staff Instructors can preview the program with a PADI Course Director or attend a Update with PADI.
After the DEMA 2009 launch, PADI will conduct live Instructor Development updates throughout each PADI territory. Easy Divers Cyprus will be the First to offer the NEW IDC Program to all IDC Candidate and IDC Staff Instructors wishing to take this mandatory UPDATE in Cyprus.
PADI Course Director, Joey A. Ridge
This NEW IDC program is required to maintain Course Director – Padi Iinstructor Trainer rating past 30 June 2010. Also You’re Staff Instructor Rating.
Our half-day program includes the revised PADI 2010 Course Director Manual, the new PADI’s Guide to Teaching, the revised Instructor Development Course structure and a look at the NEW 2010 PADI Instructor Manual.
IDC Staff Instructor
This program is not required to maintain your rating, however, it’s strongly recommended. The IDC Staff Instructor update is a half-day program costs €200 cheap IDC Staff Instructor Course (bring your own materials). PADI 2010 Course Director Manual will be over-viewed along with, the new PADI’s Guide to Teaching, the revised Instructor Development Course the NEW 2010 PADI Instructor Manual. Is also revised for 2010 and we will also take a look at the new changes for 2010.
New 2010 PADI Course Materials
The NEW 2010 PADI’s Guide to Teaching and the IDC Candidate Workbook has been removed and the Confined water and Open water lesson plan slates have been updated, candidates require their own personal copy NOT THE UPDATE CD free download with renewals, PADI Instructor Manuals must have PADI Hologram Sticker for attendance to the PADI IE.
Along with the revised PADI Course Director Manual 2010 and updated NEW PADI evaluation slates, new PADI digital presentations are available including photos, diagrams and video clips from various PADI videos, PADI diver retention programs and business principles for the PADI Dive Instructor are covered in a new format with life and fun.
Candidates come away from our new 2010 IDC better prepared to offer complete programs with lots of practical workshops that will attract future dive customers.
Teaching children with more focus on youth diving and how to plan promotions to youth and family.
Prescriptive teaching and how to make more effective use of available media and training materials
How to organize and conduct the Peak Performance Buoyancy- and Project Aware Specialities
PADI’s Guide to Teaching Contents
Teaching Techniques
Right up front, in the Teaching Techniques section, you’ll find the information you look for when teaching a program for the first time, or when it’s been a while since you’ve taught a course and want to refresh yourself on how to organize it. As a companion to the Instructor Manual, this manual gives you recommended techniques you can use to help divers meet the confined and open water performance requirements, things to consider when organizing, and how to help you put safety first.
Philosophy and Approach
Next you’ll find the Philosophy and Approach section, which discusses the PADI organization and the PADI System of diver education. It also reviews PADI’s approach to risk management and the quality management, assurance and recognition programs. There’s information about training dive leaders and other important references about instructional approach and philosophy.
Membership Procedures
Refer to this section when you need specifics on submitting PIC envelopes or applications to your PADI Office and other procedural information.
Instructor Development
This sections primary purpose is to support the instructor development process. There are worksheets and templates new instructors use during the IDC, which remain in this manual for reference.
How long is the course?
The course can be completed either in a 5 – 7 day format – the IDC – or two separate sections AI & OWSI. We Prefer a less stressed candidates, a 9 Day Program you’ll have no stress and you enjoy and have fun during your IDC.
The first section is the AI, run over a minimum of three days, then, at a subsequent date, the OWSI program at a minimum of four days. You can join the IDC program if you are a Divemaster or an Assistant Instructor. There is always the eLearning IDC Theory online, should you take this option, you will not need to attend parts of the IDC Live Presentations as this is covered on-line.
Who teaches the program?
A PADI Course Director must conduct the full IDC or the OWSI program. We have our own IN-House PADI Course Director Joey A. Ridge, check to see if your CD is just employed or is Full Time. PADI Staff Instructors can conduct the AI portion of the IDC program, should you choose to do this course separately.
When you take your IDC at Easy Divers Cyprus, you will be taught by Easy Divers PADI Course Director, a highly experienced PADI Course Director for many years experience and employed full time on staff.
Independent Learning Prerequisite, Prior to the start of an Instructor Development Course, Assistant Instructor course or OWSI program, a self study is wise of the knowledge workbook and notes from your divemaster theory is wise choice. Completing Knowledge Reviews ( Dive Knowledge Workbook), IDC Theory on line may be accomplished by self-study, the PADI Instructor Course eLearning online.
PADI Divemaster candidates, IDC-bound Pros, IDC Staff Instructor candidates, Course Director Training Course applicants and anyone who wants to improve their dive theory knowledge (and prepare for exams) can study with the newest PADI eLearning program Dive Theory On-line. This eLearning program includes dive physics, dive physiology, dive skills, environmental considerations, dive equipment specifics and decompression theory and the RDP. Lesson components of on-line academic Padi instructor course can be also presented during a LIVE PRESENTATION, this done by a PADI COURSE DIRECTOR during the PADI IDC as standard.
Required Materials:
- PADI Instructor Manual
- PADI’s Guide to Teaching
- PADI Specialty Course Instructor Manual, or these specialty course instructor guides: Peak Performance Buoyancy, Project AWARE and AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation
- PADI Open Water Diver Manual
- Recreational Dive Planner – RDP Table and eRDPML, including Instructions for Use booklets
- How to Use and Choose Dive Computers book
- Open Water Diver Quizzes and Exam booklet
- Adventures in Diving Manual
- PADI Rescue Diver Manual
- Rescue Diver Final Exams booklet
- PADI Divemaster Manual
- Divemaster Final Exams booklet
- Aquatic Cue Cards for Open Water Diver, Adventures in Diving, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and Discover Scuba Diving
- Confined Water Lesson Preparation slate
- Open Water Training Dive Lesson Planning slate
- The Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving Diving Knowledge Workbook or eRecord for Dive Theory Online
During the IDC Preparation Course we will work closely with you to eliminate your individual difficulties, before the IDC begins.
What PADI materials do I require for the IDC?
PADI have recently upgraded and launched the new IDC Crew Pak 2010 a rucksack containing updated materials for the IDC. We recommend you purchase this to ensure you have all the materials you require, IDC candidates also need the eRDPml. We can help you, if required with the padi materials – just email us to purchase your IDC Crew Pack.
What preparation do I need to do?
You will need to complete any knowledge reviews contained, prior to attending either the IDC or AI program. This could be the Dive Theory Online or the Knowledge Workbook. Our advice is also to practice your skill circuit and revise your theory, in particular Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Skill & Environment and RDP/eRDPml using the knowledge workbook and practising on the Divemaster exams for these topics.
Many centres advertise the cheapest IDC, why don’t Easy Divers?
With price brings quality ‘CHEAP – FREE’, those that can’t compete on quality compete on price. We also keep our number of candidates to a maximum five, for quality! What would you like us to remove from the program to be able to make the Cheap PADI Instructor IDC – the experience of the Course Director and staff, quality, knowledge, professionalism, experience, patience, time, safety or…………?
How fit do I need to be?
You certainly need to be dive fit and have a current medical signed by a doctor. We are not asking you to be Olympian Diver but a high standard of fitness is required, as you will need to swim 800metres with mask snorkel and fins.
Many advertisers claim a 100% pass rate at there PADI IE’s?
Beware of the false advertiser or certain countermeasures may have been costed into to your IDC. Many centres claim this but do not say on which IE the candidates all pass the first, second or…. Also many will also claim this with the get out clause, being that if you fail on theory its not their responsibility. Successfully completing the IE is a logical conclusion of your preparation and subsequent development on the IDC program.
Just as you would never put a student in the water or certify a diver whom you did not think was ready for it. Our Course Director Joey will not recommend you attend the IE until both you and he feels you are ready for it. Don’t stress yourselves out about this part, the IDC will develop you and make you a very successful instructor candidate.
I have heard the course is very stressful & intense is that true ?
The Instructor Development Course is certainly and can be very fast moving, but enjoyable. However we will do our best to provide you with a relaxed low stress comfortable learning environment. People learn best when they are having fun, we think you should have fun too. This is why we choose a longer IDC program, giving IDC candidates time to grasp any new techniques, skills or theory.
After completing the course how long have I got before I have to attend an IE?
You have up to 12 months to attend an IE before having to repeat IDC training. We have arranged with PADI to provide an IE here in Cyprus, straight after your IDC course, or we can provide you with a full list of exams local to you in another country should you wish to attend a IE outside of Cyprus.
What happens if I can’t complete the program?
We will work within reason, with you to help you subsequently reach any and all performance requirements for the program. We will then help you to remediate until you meet the requirements during the normal course schedule.
Can Assistant Instructors trained in the old program simply take the 4-day OWSI program?
Yes – but remember it is up to the Course Director to evaluate candidates suitability, so some may be asked to attend the whole program. Since the new Padi standards for 2010 has changed, you will need to attend the full IDC.
Will I need my own equipment for the IDC?
Yes – I think you would agree that as a dive professional you should look the part and not have rented or borrowed school equipment. Could you imagine a builder or a plumber coming to your home to make repairs and borrowing your tools???? Not Professional!
What if candidates do not have the opportunity to complete the on-line independent study section?
Then the IDC must accommodate to allow for this study in class. We will cover this in the FREE Prep Course before the IDC.
What happens if I am unsuccessful in the IE?
Retaking your PADI IDC diving instructor exam! Should you be unsuccessful you may, at your second IE, retake only the sections in which you were unsuccessful, e.g. failure on the Padi IE skill circuit would result in a make up only on the confined water sessions of the Padi IE Candidates will only be required to pay for the sections they have to retake at a second IE. Not Retaking your FULL PADI IDC – IE diving instructor exam again.
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