Description
If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving and want an extraordinary life - become a PADI Instructor. Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy - being in, around and under water. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they've completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. You earn a PADI Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you're rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others - transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.
Are you ready to join the ranks of the dedicated professionals who teach the world's most progressive and popular scuba diver education programs? Then Go PRO with an Instructor Development Course.
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The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts - the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.
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Successfully completing just the AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. When an AI is ready to progress, attending an OWSI program allows entry into an IE to earn a full PADI Instructor rating.
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Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.
A PADI Divemaster who has been a certified diver for six months may enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course. You also need:
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At least 60 logged dives and 100 dives to attend an IE.
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Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.
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A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
You also need to be an Emergency First Response Instructor, but you can earn this rating during your instructor training.
Academic
The IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You'll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. Key topics include:
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PADI Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops
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Learning, Instruction and the PADI System
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Risk Management and Diver Safety
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The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor
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Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling
Our PADI Course Director
​Ryon Tan, also known as Jo, is AQUA ONE Dive’s in-house PADI Course Director and a distinguished figure in the diving community, especially within the PADI network. Based in Phuket, Thailand, and originally from Singapore, he brings over a decade of teaching experience and an impressive 100% IDC pass rate. Ryon’s teaching style is renowned for its personalized, supportive approach, helping students excel in PADI courses and professional development. Ryon is also an Advanced Trimix Diver and a dedicated ocean advocate who emphasizes sustainable diving practices and empowers his students to champion marine conservation.
Assistant Instructor (AI)
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Duration: 5-7 days
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Exclude PADI materials and all other fees
18,900 Baht
Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)
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Duration: 5-7 days
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Exclude PADI materials and all other fees
28,900 Baht
PADI IDC
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Duration: 9-12 days
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Exclude PADI materials and all other fees
34,900 Baht
IDC Packages
Silver
This package is recommended for candidates who wish to be prepared to start teaching PADI courses and most popular specialty courses right after the IDC.
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This package includes:
- IDC
- EFR Instructor (EFRI)
- AWARE Shark Instructor
- EANx Instructor
- Emergency O2 Instructor
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41,900 Baht
Gold
This is our most popular package as it prepares candidates to be equipped with all the necessary ratings after the IDC, and be more employable.
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This package will include everything in the Silver Package. In addition, it will include:
- Deep Instructor
- Wreck/Photography Instructor
- MSDT Prep
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46,900aht
Platinum
Looking to be more than just a PADI Open Water Instructor? This package prepares candidates to become MSDT and to have relevant experience before embarking on their career.
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This package will include everythng in the Silver and Gold Packages. In addition, it will include:
- MSDT rating (25 certifications)
- Internship
52,900 Baht
Take note: All prices indicated do not include PADI eLearning materials, and other PADI fees.
Dive into Your PADI IDC Journey in Phuket with AQUA ONE Dive
Phuket, the jewel of the Andaman Sea, is the premier destination to embark on your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). As a PADI 5 Star IDC facility, AQUA ONE Dive offers an unparalleled opportunity to become a certified PADI Instructor in one of the world's top diving hotspots.
Dive into a World of Possibilities
Explore the vibrant coral gardens, encounter thrilling encounters with majestic marine life, and discover the stunning underwater landscapes of the Andaman Sea.
Learn from our team of highly experienced PADI Course Director and Staff Instructors, who have over a decade of expertise diving in Thailand's crystal-clear waters.
Personalized Training, Tailored for Success
Benefit from our bespoke IDC packages, designed to cater to your individual needs, ensuring a transformative learning experience.
Experience our unwavering commitment to safety, with no compromises on quality or attention to detail, allowing you to dive with confidence.
Receive comprehensive preparation to ensure you are confident and capable, ready to lead others.
Unlock a World of Opportunities
Gain the coveted PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) certification through our Pro Platinum IDC package, elevating your status as a diving professional.
Leverage our expertise and relationships to secure employment opportunities in Thailand's thriving dive industry, opening doors to a world of possibilities.
Dive with a Purpose
Contribute to our efforts to preserve the natural wonders of the Andaman Sea for generations to come, diving with a clear conscience.
Become a steward of the ocean, inspiring others to protect our ocean.
Embark on your PADI IDC journey with AQUA ONE Dive in Phuket, and unlock a world of possibilities as a certified PADI Instructor. Contact us today to start your path to becoming a diving professional and experience the magic of Phuket's underwater realm.
PADI Materials and Fees
* All prices are only indicative. Latest prices will be confirmed upon course sign up.
PADI Materials
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IDC eLearning: 11,500 Baht
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IDC Pak Slates: 9,500 Baht
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EFR Instructor eLearning: 7,500 Baht
PADI Fees
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IDC Application: AUD 331
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IE Fee: AUD 1,120
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EFR Instructor Application: AUD 228
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Specialty Instructor Application: AUD 131 each
2024 IDC SCHEDULE
SEP 2024 - SINGAPORE
IDC: 28 Aug - 13 Sep
IE: 14 & 15 Sep
OCT 2024 - PHUKET
IDC: 09 -18 Oct
IE: 19 & 20 Oct
NOV 2024 - PHUKET
IDC: 13 - 22 Nov
IE: 23 & 24 Nov
DEC 2024 - SINGAPORE
IDC: 18 Nov - 06 Dec
IE: 07 & 08 Dec
2025 IDC SCHEDULE
