PADI - SCUBA INSTRCUCTOR COURSES

Thinking of becoming a scuba professional and making a career of diving?

The PADI Instructor development program is the ideal way to work as a full time or part time scuba professional.



Our instructor development is currently handled by PADI Course Director Colleen Bernard, and all the details on the 2010 courses have been broken down below for review.

Should you decide to go ahead with the training or if you need any further information please feel free to contact us and we will gladly assist you.

For more info contact:
Kevin - 083 645 3191
E-mail:

dive@scuba.co.za

Web: www.scuba.co.za

Courses are held every 2 months and take place over a 2 week period in and around the Southern African region.



The Instructor Development Training Process.

The Instructor Development process is a combination of programs designed to enhance Instructor Candidates abilities as Dive professionals, as well as offer specialised training programs, all of which are intended to increase your success as a dive professional.

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) consists of 2 training phases, the Assistant Instructor Program (AI) and the Open Water Scuba Instructor Program (OWSI). The IDC is then followed by a 2 day Instructor Examination (IE) program conducted by PADI Worldwide.

The IDC emphasises development, not testing. Candidates can relax and concentrate on skill development knowing that making mistakes is part of the learning process. You will be assessed on your readiness to attend an IE during the IDC by means of feedback during individual counselling sessions.

Instructor Development Course (IDC) Prerequisites

To enrol on an IDC, an individual must:
1.
Be at least 18 years of age
2.
Be certified as a PADI divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organisation recognised by PADI.
3.
Submit medical clearance for Scuba diving signed by a physician stating you are fit to dive. The medical clearance must be current within the previous 12 months. Since an in date medical is also required for the IE phase of the process we suggest that the 12 month period encompasses the final date of the IE you plan to attend. The Physician signing the form may not be the applicant.
4.
Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and have completed and logged at least 60 dives (100 dives to attend an IE) and have documentation of experience in deep, NIGHT and navigation diving as documented in your logbook.
5.
Submit proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past 24months. Preferably the PADI EFR course.
6.
Submit documentation of any equivalent certifications for entry level, advanced and rescue certifications issued by another recreational diver training organisation. If submitting an equivalent rescue diver certification, also include copies of first aid training documentation.
7.
If not a PADI divemaster successfully complete the PADI divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
8.
EFRI or equivalent First Aid Instructor rating prior to continuation onto
OWSI

 

Schedule and Dates 2010

EFRI	IDC START	IDC FINISH	IE	SPECIALTIES	DESTINATION
19–20 Feb	20  Feb	2 March	3–4 March	5-7 March	Sodwana Bay
22-23  May	24  May	4 June	5&6 June	11–13 June	Johannesburg
19–20 July	20 July	30 July	31 Jul / 1 Aug	2–4 Aug	Mozambique
13–14 Nov	15 Nov	26 Nov	27&28 Nov	3–5 Dec	Johannesburg

 

All the programs are full time. The program will start with an orientation evening between 6pm and 10pm to complete all administrative procedures.  Typically the 10 day IDC program will start at 7am in the morning and finish at approximately 6pm.All sessions must be attended for successful completion of the IDC and enrolment on an IE. Individual assignments are to be completed during evening hours.

 

Costs for PADI Instructor Courses
(NOTE: Prices subject to change without notice)

EFRI and IDC Combo	R11,600	Incl. 2 x Day Skills & Theory OWSI Prep Workshop + Nitrox Instructor Rating + EFRI Materials
IDC	R8900	Incl.2 x Day Skills & Theory OWSI Prep Workshop + Nitrox Instructor Rating
Assistant Instructor	R2700	3 Day Program
OWSI	R6200	7 Day Program Incl.2 x Day Skills & Theory OWSI Prep Workshop + Nitrox Instructor Rating
EFRI and Crossover Combo	R11,000	Incl. 2 x Day Skills & Theory OWSI Prep Workshop + Nitrox Instructor Rating + EFRI Materials
Materials	POR
IDC registration	£84	Paid directly to PADI
IE registration	£340	Paid directly to PADI
EFRI registration	£72	Paid directly to PADI

 

 Requirements for the Orientation Day:

• 4 ID Photographs
• All Non PADI Certification Copies of C- cards (both sides) or Certificates
• Log Book for Dive Verification including one Night Dive
• In Date Medical stating you are Fit to Dive
• All PADI Mandatory IDC Course Materials
• Standard Calculator for Exams
• PADI Enriched Air Student Qualification or copy of equivalent (optional)
• Completed Knowledge Reviews
• Credit Card details for Application Fees including CVV number
• Balance of Payment
• A great sense of humour and commitment to the program!

 

PADI Material Requirements:

 

IDC Crew Pack that consists of:

Instructor Application
Instructor Evaluation Enrollment Form
Instructor Cert. of Completion Form
Instructor Candidate Info & Training Record
Confined Water Cue Cards
AID Instructor Cue Cards
OW Cue Cards
RD Cue Cards
OW Lesson Prep Slate
Confined Water Lesson Prep Slate
Pro Log Book
Law & Diving Pro Book
RD Exam
Guide to Teaching
Business of Diving DVD
Spec. Instructor Manual on CD-ROM
Bus. Of Diving, Best of UJ & Children & Scuba on CD ROM
OW Exam
DM Exam
Backpack

 

Student Materials

• Open Water Diver Manual
• The Adventures in Diving Manual plus student slate
• The Rescue Diver Manual plus accident management work slate
• Divemaster Manual
• Divemaster Slates
• Discover Scuba Diving Cue Card
• Diving Knowledge Workbook
• Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
• RDP – Table & Multilevel E-RDP with Instructions Booklets
• Instructor Manual or Instructor Manual CD Rom

 

If you are already in possession of any of the above student manuals, individual prices will be quoted for outstanding items. As a PADI professional it is critical that you work from the most up to date PADI material

 

Equipment Requirements:

• Fins, mask, snorkel and appropriate exposure protection
• Cylinder
• Buoyancy Control Device with LPI
• Regulator, alternate air source and SPG
• Weight system
• Timing device
• Depth gauge
• Compass
• Knife/divers tool
• Slate
• Audible and Visible emergency signalling devices

 

Preparation for the IDC program

A critical element of success is to be fully prepared prior to the start of the IDC program. Being prepared means you will get the full benefit and enjoyment from the program and alleviate unnecessary stress. All 16 Knowledge Reviews in the Candidate Workbook (Independent Study) need to be completed prior to the start of the course. Revision of all the divemaster theory segments is highly recommended. We spend two days during the program revising theory and bringing skills circuits up to demonstration quality level.

Booking Procedures

We limit the amount of candidates that enrol on the program to ensure good quality training and excellent student to staff ratios. Bookings are confirmed upon receipt of R1000-00 deposit.

Within Gauteng an individual meeting will be arranged with you at time of booking to provide you with preparation guidelines, detailed course schedule, to check course pre requisites, material requirements and answer any individual questions. For candidates out of the Gauteng area, an in depth teleconference or email will replace an individual meeting.

 

Continuing your Education

 

 Emergency First Response Instructor
(NOTE: Prices subject to change without notice)

EFRI Tuition: Primary Care, Secondary Care, Care for Children with AED	R2050
EFRI Start Up Pack : Instructor Manual, EFR Manual,CFC Manual.EFR DVD,CFC DVD, Reference Card, EFR Exams and Barrier Pack	R1945
EFR Registration paid directly to PADI	£72

Master Scuba Diver Instructor Rating

4 x Specialty Ratings	R3200
Individual Standard Specialty	R850
Individual outline	R230
Registration per speciality paid directly to PADI (Method 1)	£27
Registration for MSDT Rating paid directly to PADI	£43-50

 

Choose from:
Altitude
Navigation
Wreck
Deep
Enriched Air
Night
Drift
Dry Suit
Search and Recovery
Digital Underwater Photography
Emergency O2 Provider

Hosting Centres:

Sodwana Bay Lodge Scuba Centre S-3331, Sandton Scuba S-3059
Tofo Scuba S-32231, Twin Palms Scuba S-3750