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The PADI
Instructor Development Course
  
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 |
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.
We have several IDC packages available:
Gold: This package includes DM theory preparation, the Assistant Instructor course and the OWSI and also includes an "IE Pass Guarantee". Meaning, after completion of the IDC, if we recommend you take the IE, but do not pass, then you may redo your IDC with us at no extra cost and we will also pay for your next IE fee. The EFR instructor is also included in this package. Please remember that you must already have the provider level for primary/secondary care and also Care for Children. The normal price is US$1250 and the early bird price is US$1000.
Platinum: This package is a build up on the Gold package but also include the Master Scuba Diver Trainer. There are several option for doing your MSDT. Option 1 is a shorter and cheaper way to get your MSDT. I recommend this if you already have a job lined up with a dive shop. Otherwise, I recommend option 2 which is a work internship. This option would let you do a work internship at our dive resort. It gives you the opportunity to gain work experience under supervision and also to obtain 25 certifications. Depending on which option you choose and which 5 specialties you would like to do the normal price ranges from US$1,530 to US$1,755. If this option interests you, then just let me know which option/specialties and I can give you an exact price and also the early bird discount price.
Also, in order to do the EFR instructor you must already have the EFR primary/secondary care provider level and Care for Children Provider Level valid within the last 2 years. If you do not have these, then the cost is 1,668 baht for each one. This price covers the cost of the PIC card and manual. We will give the provider level training for free. You will also need an EFR instructor manual, which we give at a discounted price of 2,315 baht.
Prices are in US$ |
NORMAL |
EARLY BIRD |
Dive Theory Prep |
FREE |
AI |
385 |
310 |
OWSI + EFRI |
860 |
774 |
IDC + EFRI (Gold Package) |
1,250 |
1,000 |
SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR (includes instructor outlines + u/w training) |
120 |
100 |
NITROX INSTRUCTOR (includes EANX diver plus 10 tanks) |
300 |
270 |
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Prices are in US$ |
NORMAL |
EARLY BIRD |
MSDT Option 1 (Platinum package) |
Ask for detail |
MSDT Option 2 (Platinum package) |
Ask for detail |
IDC Staff (includes 3 evaluation slates) |
400 |
320 |
EFR Instructor |
255 |
205 |
DAN Instructor (O2/HMLI) |
170 |
155 |
DAN Instructor (AED) |
205 |
185 |
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You would be responsible for having your own books. As of 1 January, 2006 new PADI standards state that all candidates (and student divers) must have their own materials for reference during and after the course. Below is list of the minimum items you must have:
Candidates must also have the following materials:
(prices in Thai Baht) |
RETAIL PRICE |
DISCOUNTED
PRICE |
Candidate Workbook |
2,317 |
2,202 |
Instructor Manual |
7,749 |
7,361 |
Confined OW cue cards |
1,561 |
1,483 |
OW Training Cue Cards |
1,080 |
1,026 |
Confined Lesson Planning Slates |
484 |
460 |
OW Lesson Planning Slates |
484 |
460 |
DSD Instr. Cue Card |
278 |
264 |
AOW Instr. Cue Card |
1,419 |
1,348 |
Rescue Instr. Cue Card |
2,262 |
2,149 |
Project AWARE Instr. Outline |
612 |
581 |
PPB Instr. Outline |
612 |
581 |
Coral Reef Conservation Outline |
612 |
581 |
OW quiz & exam |
314 |
298 |
Rescue Exam |
201 |
191 |
DM Exams |
333 |
316 |
TOTAL |
20,318 |
19,301 |
Package Price |
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19,000 |
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 |
682 |
648 |
Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving |
1,646 |
1,564 |
Table |
641 |
609 |
ERDP ML |
1,034 |
982 |
Open Water Diver Manual |
1,625 |
1,544 |
Adventures in Diving Manual |
1,801 |
1,711 |
Rescue Diver Manual |
1,737 |
1,650 |
Dive master Manual |
1,174 |
1,115 |
Pocket Mask |
510 |
459 |
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 EFR Instructor application fee which is AU$114, the Instructor Examination fee which is currently AU$695 and the Instructor Application Fee which is AU$179. These fees are payable directly to PADI and they do not accept cash, so you will need either Visa, Master Card or American Express.
Other applicable fees may be AU$67 per specialty for Specialty Instructor, AU$90 for MSDT, AU$109 for IDC Staff Instructor.
Candidates will also need a calculator (can't be a mobile phone), a timing device that can count seconds, a compass and both audible/visual signaling device (whistle/safety sausage). Candidates also need their own complete set of fully functioning equipment.
KOH TAO IE DATES 2009 |
January 23 -25 |
February 20 22 |
March 17 15 |
April 28 30 |
May 27 29 |
June 23 25 |
July 14 16 |
August 18 20 |
September 8 10 |
October 13 15 |
November 17 19 |
December 15 17 |
IDC will start 16 days prior to the IE dates.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTIFICATION.
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