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Scuba Center Eagan
1571 Century Point
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
(651) 681-8434 |
Scuba Center Minneapolis
5015 Penn Ave South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
(612) 925-4818 |
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PADI
Instructor Development Course ( IDC ) |
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 at Scuba Center.
The PADI 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.
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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A PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is a two-day evaluative program that tests an
instructor candidate’s teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, skill level,
understanding of the PADI System, and attitude and professionalism. PADI IEs
are standardized and conducted by specially trained PADI Instructor
Examiners. The IE location, testing environment and examination sessions are
organized to be as objective as possible to fairly and consistently evaluate
a candidate’s abilities. Only those who meet the IE performance requirements
earn the respected PADI Instructor certification. There is a fee for
attending an IE. |
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PADI
Instructor Development Course ( IDC ) Prerequisites: |
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PADI
Divemaster or: • An instructor member in good standing (renewed
or eligible to renew) with another recognized recreational diver
training organization.* • Have a leadership-level certification in
good standing (renewed or eligible to renew) with another recognized
recreational diver training organization;* 60 logged dives; documented
experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation.
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18 years old
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Medical
clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within
the previous 12 months, and have had no medical condition changes.
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Certified diver for at least six months.
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Completed the EFR
Primary and Secondary Care course, or other qualifying training,
within the last 24 months. Note:
Emergency First Response Instructor (or qualifying rating) is
required for Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
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If not a PADI
Divemaster, successfully complete
the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
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Documentation of any non PADI qualifying
entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership level certifications* as
required.
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How does the eLearning component work?
You begin your IDC knowledge and skills development through online
independent study consisting of 15 curriculum components. It is
recommended you complete all independent eLearning prior to beginning the
IDC, however, it is possible to start the IDC (or AI course/OWSI program)
and complete independent study as you progress. |
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Required
PADI Instructor materials: |
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- PADI IDC Crew pack, Digital with
slates and backpack - Call for info
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PADI IDC Course Fee: $1500**
Fee for Assistant Instructors:
$600**
**IDC
Materials,
PADI
Application Fees, & IE not included.
(currently $825)
Fee
and cancellation policy |
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2024 PADI
Instructor Development Course ( IDC ) Schedule:
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Please contact our Eagan
location to register: (651) 681-8434
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PADI
Instructor Exam (IE) information
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IDC240415 |
(Must attend
all sessions listed below) |
Apr. 15 Orientation* |
7 pm - 10
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*(Virtual Zoom meeting)
Orientation and assignments - Physical, Financial, materials,
etc. |
May 10, 11, 12 |
Fri 6-10pm, Sat/Sun 8am-6pm |
Jun 7, 8, 9 |
Fri 6-10pm, Sat/Sun 8am-6pm |
Jun 29 & 30 |
Sat /
Sun IE in Minneapolis |
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IDC |
(Must attend
all sessions listed below) |
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All ending times are approximations. Sessions may run longer if necessary (Based on student preparation,
participation, skill completion, etc). |
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