PADI IDC CYPRUS
Instructor Development Course - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why IDC 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, idc Cyprus.
Our relaxed, low stress nine-day IDC program (basic IDCs are only 7-8 days and can be stressful) is performance based and conducted in a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere. Our main focus is on training professional diving instructors to be Instructors, not only on how to pass the I.E.
To qualify for the 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, you’ll learn the latest PADI system for all diver education, standards and procedures, effective academic teaching presentations, teaching in confined water, conducting open water training dives and additional related scuba topics. Major updates of the Padi system standards for IDC’s courses are already integrated with our IDC program.
You’ll learn two ways; either through the PADI Instructor Development program - scuba instructor development course (IDC) or the PADI Instructor Orientation program (IOC).
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How long is the course?
The course can be completed either in a 7 day format - the IDC - or two separate sections. We Prefer a 9 Day Program, you have no stress and 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.
Who teaches the program?
A PADI Course Director must conduct the full IDC or the OWSI program. We have our own IN-House 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 own Course Director, a highly experienced PADI Course Director for many years experience and employed full time on staff.
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 Olympians 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 do you?
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 Joey Course Director 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.
What PADI materials do I require for the IDC?
PADI have recently upgraded and launched the new IDC Crew Pak 2008 a rucksack containing updated materials for the IDC. We recommend you purchase this to ensure you have all the materials you require. for the 2009 IDC’s all candidates also need the eRDPml. We can help you, if required with the padi materials - just email us to purchase your IDC Crew Pack. You will most need all books from all the Padi Courses.
What preparation do I need to do?
You will need to complete all the knowledge reviews contained in the candidate workbook prior to attending either the IDC or AI program. 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, those that can’t compete on quality compete on price. We also keep our number of candidates to a minimum five, for quality! What would you like us to remove from the program to be able to make the Cheap PADI IDC - the experience of the Course Director and staff, quality, knowledge, professionalism, experience, patience, time, safety or…………?
I have heard the course is very stressful & intense is that true ?
The course is certainly 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 do too.
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.
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 coming to your home to make repairs and borrowing your tools????
What if candidates do not have the opportunity to complete the independent study section?
Then the IDC must be extended by 2 days 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?
Should you be unsuccessful you may, at your second IE, retake only the sections in which you were unsuccessful, e.g. failure on the skill circuit would result in a make up only on the confined water sessions of the IE. Candidates will only be required to pay for the sections they have to retake at a second IE.
PADI Instructor Development Course - Instructor Examinations 2009 in Cyprus
