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PADI IDC
The PADI IDC qualification is designed for divemasters who want to open up new job opportunities and learn unique skills. Choose between our 3 packages available.Â
PADI Instructor Development Course
Turn your diving passion into your dream job… With a small, friendly dive center with almost 30 years’ experience…
5 reasons to become a PADI Dive Instructor
- Turn your passion into a career
- Teach others to love and protect our oceans
- Transform lives and enrich your own
- Be rewarded with wonder and delight on the faces of your students
- Travel the world and get paid for your diving adventures
We offer the PADI Instructor Development Course every month, at our dive center in Khao Lak or at our partner center in Phuket, Thailand
See below for full details of our three IDC course packages, what’s included, schedules, what to bring etc
Please contact us if you have any questions
Choose from our THREE course packages
PADI IDC SILVER PACKAGE
PADI Instructor Development Course
+
PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course (EFRI)
39,000 Baht
PADI IDC GOLD PACKAGE
Everything in the Silver Package
+
IDC Digital Pak&Slates
+
EFR Instructor Manual
64,900 Baht
PADI IDC INternship
 Everything in the Gold Package
+
Training to become a boat Supervisor (incl. 4 live aboard trips)
+
Training on running a diving center      +
Free accommodation
104,000 Baht
**SILVER PACKAGE**
PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) + PLUS +
PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course (EFRI)
10-day Silver Package: 39,000 Baht
Online theory through the PADI eLearning portal
- study independently and at your own pace before the course starts
- nine interactive knowledge development sections
- optional extra: Dive Theory Online – complete this online and get credit for the dive theory exam in the IDC!
Prep training – 2 days
During this pre-course, you will:
review the diving theory you learned during your Divemaster course
take practice exams in Physics, Physiology, the Recreational Dive Planner, Diving Equipment, and General Skills & Environment plus PADI standards
familiarise yourself with the PADI Instructor Manual.
refine your in-water skills
participate in rescue assessments
learn the evaluation criteria used in the actual IE
Assistant Instructor course (AI) - 2 days
The first three days of the IDC are the Assistant Instructor course.
You will:
- be introduced to the PADI System of Diver Education
- learn how to conduct theory presentations in a classroom
- find out how to present confined water in the pool and open water training in the sea
- develop basic teaching techniques
- complete one PADI Standard exam
- participate in workshops on the 3 PADI specialty courses that Assistant Instructors can teach
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
- AWARE Specialist
Following this course you will be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor with limited teaching responsibilities.
* NB: Divemasters can book the AI course by itself, independently from the full IDC course! *
Most people choose to complete the full IDC to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. However, you can take the AI course independently of the IDC. If you choose to work as an AI you will gain valuable experience to become a scuba instructor in the future.
Open Water Scuba Instructor course (OWSI) - 3 days
The second part of the IDC is a 4-day program when you will look more deeply into the PADI system of diver education. You will develop practical skills for teaching all courses from Discover Scuba Diving through to Divemaster
You will:
- continue to expand the practical knowledge and skills learned in the AI course
- learn how to teach those skills to others
- participate in skills demonstrations, workshops and classroom presentations
- take an instructor pre-assessment exam
- meet specific performance requirements
- be assessed on your classroom / in-water teaching presentations and skills
- have extra study time if required
On successful completion of the OWSI course you will receive an IDC completion form, enabling you to attend an Instructor Examination (IE)
*This course can be booked by Assistant Instructors, independently of the IDC. Together with the EFRI certification, you will then be certified as an OWSI*
Emergency First Response Instructor course (EFRI) - 1 day
You will:
- learn how to teach people CPR and First Aid
- learn the specific goals and performance requirements for the Primary & Secondary Care and CPR/AED courses
- On completion of your course, you will be qualified to apply for certification as an EFRI
*Divemasters can become Emergency First Response Instructors! This course can be booked by Divemasters independently of the IDC*
Instructor Examination (IE) - 2 days
The 2-day Instructor Examination is conducted by a PADI Examiner. You will be evaluated on your teaching ability, dive knowledge, skills, understanding of the PADI system, plus attitude and professionalism.
There are four sections:
- classroom exams on dive theory and PADI standards
- confined water teaching assessment & skill evaluation circuit
- knowledge development presentation
- open water teaching assessment & rescue skills assessment
On successful completion of the IE your instructor application paperwork will be sent to PADI for processing. It generally takes about 7-10 days to receive your instructor rating confirmation, at which point you can start teaching.
Check the tabs below for further information about our IDC Silver Package
Prerequisites for the IDC SILVER PACKAGE:
You must:
- be aged 18+ years
- be a certified diver for at least 6 months
- have 100+ logged dives showing deep, night and navigation dive experience
- be certified as a PADI Divemaster (or equivalent from another certifying agency)
- have proof of CPR/First Aid training dated within the past two years (or you’re a practicing medical professional)
- be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
SILVER IDC PACKAGE – 10 days – B 39,000 Promotion
Includes: Prep Course, IDC and EFRI
Excludes: PADI materials & PADI application fees
REQUIRED PADI MATERIALS: IDC Digital Crewpak + OWSI Cue Cards – B 26,000
The digital crewpak contains all the training materials you will need for the IDC/IE and for teaching courses
The OWSI Cue Cards are a set of physical slates you will use in the IDC/IE and when teaching courses (they cover all courses from OW through to DM)
- Above prices are in Thai Baht
- A 30% (non-refundable) deposit is required at the time of booking
- All amounts are payable in advance by Wise or by transfer to our Thai bank account. The balance can be paid at our dive center in cash, Wise or by MasterCard/Visa CardÂ
PADI ASIA-PACIFIC APPLICATION FEES
In addition to the course prices above, there are application fees which must be paid directly to PADI. These are standard PADI fees, the same price throughout the PADI Asia-Pacific region. Payment is by credit card only, prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
IDC Application Fee AU$ 312
IE Enrolment Fee AU$1,055
EFRI/CFCI Processing Fee AU$ 215
We offer the IDC EVERY month. Dates for our upcoming courses as follows:
Course start date: 21-29 March 2023
IE dates: 30-31 March 2023
Course Director: Thien Do
Additional dates in 2023 available on request
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Apart from a 10-day IDC course, you also get:
- FREE diving equipment rental for the IDC and IE (if you do not have your own)
- extra in-water skills training and rescue assessment before the IDC prep course starts (if you arrive well in advance)
- special in-water workshops throughout the IDC, including buoyancy control, CESA in confined and open water, rescue exercises, ascents/descents, lift-bag use, knot tying, etc.
- independent access to our on-site pool for extra training and practice, including free tanks and weights
- transport from the dive center to and from the beach/harbour for your training exercises and dives
- all tanks, weights, boat & jetty fees
- celebration dinner and drinks after your IE!
- a free follow-up IDC if you are unsuccessful in your first IE
- tea/coffee/water in our dive center
- Wi-Fi at our dive center
- FREE t-shirt
- 15% discount on all equipment purchases
- lifetime return customer discount with Sea Dragon Dive Center
 Your Digital Crewpak contains all the training materials you will need for the IDC/IE and to teach courses in the future. In addition, you will need to bring the following:
Admin
- copies of all certification cards from Open Water through to Divemaster (if non PADI certifications).
- copy of the last page of your log book showing proof of 100+ dives
- EFR certification dated within the past 2 years. Alternative first aid/CPR certification may be acceptable, but please check with us in advance
- Medical statement confirming you are fit to dive dated within the past year and signed by a physician (PADI medical statement).
- You must have this signed statement with you on day one of the IDC or you cannot participate in the in-water activities
- Your credit card – PADI fees cannot be paid in cash
Materials
- laptop or tablet
- a calculator (your phone will be fine, providing it comes with a built in calculator)
- any PADI books and materials you have already purchased (we do have a library for your use during the IDC but any PADI course manual you can bring will be appreciated)
- RDP Table and ‘Instructions for use’ booklet (optional)
- eRDPml and ‘Instructions for use’ booklet (NB: you are required to have an eRDPml and know how to use this tool before the start of the IDC)
Dive equipment
We do offer free equipment hire throughout your IDC and IE. However, we strongly recommend that you purchase and bring your own dive equipment. You must have:
- Regulator with octopus, console with depth gauge in metres + SPG
- BCD with power inflator
- Wetsuit
- Mask, snorkel, fins
- Timing device (some skills have time limits and you need to be able to check the exact duration of a skill)
- Dive knife, compass, whistle, blank slate, safety sausage (SMB)
- Pocket mask
- Dive computer
If you have a DIN connection on your first stage, please bring an adapter. In the South East Asian region INT valves are the standard. DIN adapters are available for purchase if required (please contact us in advance).
Advance preparation
- start your eLearning well in advance to ensure completion before the IDC prep course starts
- practice your knot-tying skills before the IDC: Bowline, Two Half Hitches and Sheet Bend.Â
- make sure that your visa is valid throughout the duration of the IDC and IE. It will not be an option to go on a ‘visa run’ during the IDC or PADI IE
**GOLD PACKAGE**
PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) + PLUS +
PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course (EFRI) + PLUS +
IDC Digital Pak & Slates + PLUS +
EFR Instructor Manual
10-day IDC Gold Package: 64,900 Baht
Our Gold Package brings you outstanding value and is our most popular package
In addition to all the benefits of the Silver package (full IDC & EFRI), you will have all the materials needed included!
Online theory through the PADI eLearning portal
- study independently and at your own pace before the course starts
- nine interactive knowledge development sections
- optional extra: Dive Theory Online – complete this online and get credit for the dive theory exam in the IDC!
Prep training – 2 days
During this pre-course, you will:
review the diving theory you learned during your Divemaster course
take practice exams in Physics, Physiology, the Recreational Dive Planner, Diving Equipment, and General Skills & Environment plus PADI standards
familiarise yourself with the PADI Instructor Manual.
refine your in-water skills
participate in rescue assessments
learn the evaluation criteria used in the actual IE
Assistant Instructor course (AI) - 2 days
The first three days of the IDC are the Assistant Instructor course.
You will:
- be introduced to the PADI System of Diver Education
- learn how to conduct theory presentations in a classroom
- find out how to present confined water in the pool and open water training in the sea
- develop basic teaching techniques
- complete one PADI Standard exam
- participate in workshops on the 3 PADI specialty courses that Assistant Instructors can teach
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
- AWARE Specialist
Following this course you will be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor with limited teaching responsibilities.
* NB: Divemasters can book the AI course by itself, independently from the full IDC course! *
Most people choose to complete the full IDC to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. However, you can take the AI course independently of the IDC. If you choose to work as an AI you will gain valuable experience to become a scuba instructor in the future.
Open Water Scuba Instructor course (OWSI) - 3 days
The second part of the IDC is a 4-day program when you will look more deeply into the PADI system of diver education. You will develop practical skills for teaching all courses from Discover Scuba Diving through to Divemaster
You will:
- continue to expand the practical knowledge and skills learned in the AI course
- learn how to teach those skills to others
- participate in skills demonstrations, workshops and classroom presentations
- take an instructor pre-assessment exam
- meet specific performance requirements
- be assessed on your classroom / in-water teaching presentations and skills
- have extra study time if required
On successful completion of the OWSI course you will receive an IDC completion form, enabling you to attend an Instructor Examination (IE)
*This course can be booked by Assistant Instructors, independently of the IDC. Together with the EFRI certification, you will then be certified as an OWSI*
Emergency First Response Instructor course (EFRI) - 1 day
You will:
- learn how to teach people CPR and First Aid
- learn the specific goals and performance requirements for the Primary & Secondary Care and CPR/AED courses
- On completion of your course, you will be qualified to apply for certification as an EFRI
*Divemasters can become Emergency First Response Instructors! This course can be booked by Divemasters independently of the IDC*
Instructor Examination (IE) - 2 days
The 2-day Instructor Examination is conducted by a PADI Examiner. You will be evaluated on your teaching ability, dive knowledge, skills, understanding of the PADI system, plus attitude and professionalism.
There are four sections:
- classroom exams on dive theory and PADI standards
- confined water teaching assessment & skill evaluation circuit
- knowledge development presentation
- open water teaching assessment & rescue skills assessment
On successful completion of the IE your instructor application paperwork will be sent to PADI for processing. It generally takes about 7-10 days to receive your instructor rating confirmation, at which point you can start teaching.
Check the tabs below for further information about our IDC Gold Package
Prerequisites for the IDC GOLD PACKAGE:
You must:
- be aged 18+ years
- be a certified diver for at least 6 months
- have 100+ logged dives showing deep, night and navigation dive experience
- be certified as a PADI Divemaster (or equivalent from another certifying agency)
- have proof of CPR/First Aid training dated within the past two years (or you’re a practicing medical professional)
- be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
gold IDC PACKAGE – 10 days – B 64,900 Promotion
Includes: Prep Course, IDC and EFRI, IDC Digital Pak&Slates and EFR Instructor Manual
Excludes: PADI application fees
- Above prices are in Thai Baht
- A 30% (non-refundable) deposit is required at the time of booking
- All amounts are payable in advance by Wise or by transfer to our Thai bank account. The balance can be paid at our dive center in cash, Wise or by MasterCard/Visa CardÂ
PADI ASIA-PACIFIC APPLICATION FEES
In addition to the course prices above, there are application fees which must be paid directly to PADI. These are standard PADI fees, the same price throughout the PADI Asia-Pacific region. Payment is by credit card only, prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
IDC Application Fee AU$ 312
IE Enrolment Fee AU$1,055
EFRI/CFCI Processing Fee AU$ 215
We offer the IDC EVERY month. Dates for our upcoming courses as follows:
Course start date: 21-29 March 2023
IE dates: 30-31 March 2023
Course Director: Thien Do
Additional dates in 2023 available on request
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Apart from a 10-day IDC course, you also get:
- IDC Digital Pak& Slates, EFR Instructor Manual
- FREE diving equipment rental for the IDC and IE (if you do not have your own)
- extra in-water skills training and rescue assessment before the IDC prep course starts (if you arrive well in advance)
- special in-water workshops throughout the IDC, including buoyancy control, CESA in confined and open water, rescue exercises, ascents/descents, lift-bag use, knot tying, etc.
- independent access to our on-site pool for extra training and practice, including free tanks and weights
- transport from the dive center to and from the beach/harbour for your training exercises and dives
- all tanks, weights, boat & jetty fees
- celebration dinner and drinks after your IE!
- a free follow-up IDC if you are unsuccessful in your first IE
- tea/coffee/water in our dive center
- Wi-Fi at our dive center
- FREE t-shirt
- 15% discount on all equipment purchases
- lifetime return customer discount with Sea Dragon Dive Center
 Your Digital Crewpak contains all the training materials you will need for the IDC/IE and to teach courses in the future. In addition, you will need to bring the following:
Admin
- copies of all certification cards from Open Water through to Divemaster (if non PADI certifications).
- copy of the last page of your log book showing proof of 100+ dives
- EFR certification dated within the past 2 years. Alternative first aid/CPR certification may be acceptable, but please check with us in advance
- Medical statement confirming you are fit to dive dated within the past year and signed by a physician (PADI medical statement).
- You must have this signed statement with you on day one of the IDC or you cannot participate in the in-water activities
- Your credit card – PADI fees cannot be paid in cash
Materials
- laptop or tablet
- a calculator (your phone will be fine, providing it comes with a built in calculator)
- any PADI books and materials you have already purchased (we do have a library for your use during the IDC but any PADI course manual you can bring will be appreciated)
- RDP Table and ‘Instructions for use’ booklet (optional)
- eRDPml and ‘Instructions for use’ booklet (NB: you are required to have an eRDPml and know how to use this tool before the start of the IDC)
Dive equipment
We do offer free equipment hire throughout your IDC and IE. However, we strongly recommend that you purchase and bring your own dive equipment. You must have:
- Regulator with octopus, console with depth gauge in metres + SPG
- BCD with power inflator
- Wetsuit
- Mask, snorkel, fins
- Timing device (some skills have time limits and you need to be able to check the exact duration of a skill)
- Dive knife, compass, whistle, blank slate, safety sausage (SMB)
- Pocket mask
- Dive computer
If you have a DIN connection on your first stage, please bring an adapter. In the South East Asian region INT valves are the standard. DIN adapters are available for purchase if required (please contact us in advance).
Advance preparation
- start your eLearning well in advance to ensure completion before the IDC prep course starts
- practice your knot-tying skills before the IDC: Bowline, Two Half Hitches and Sheet Bend.Â
- make sure that your visa is valid throughout the duration of the IDC and IE. It will not be an option to go on a ‘visa run’ during the IDC or PADI IE
**padi idc internship**
PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) + PLUS +
PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course (EFRI) + PLUS +
training to become a boat supervisor (incl 4 live aboard trips) + PLUS +
training on running a diving center
6-weeks internship Package: 104,000 Baht
Our IDC Internship is the ultimate! Take your instructor education to the absolute max!
All the benefits of our super value Gold package (IDC, EFRI incl all materials) PLUS Training on becoming a boat supervisor incl. 4 liveaboard trips, and training on running a diving center. Your worldwide employment chances are higher and diving centers want you!
Online theory through the PADI eLearning portal
- study independently and at your own pace before the course starts
- nine interactive knowledge development sections
- optional extra: Dive Theory Online – complete this online and get credit for the dive theory exam in the IDC!
Prep training – 2 days
During this pre-course, you will:
review the diving theory you learned during your Divemaster course
take practice exams in Physics, Physiology, the Recreational Dive Planner, Diving Equipment, and General Skills & Environment plus PADI standards
familiarise yourself with the PADI Instructor Manual.
refine your in-water skills
participate in rescue assessments
learn the evaluation criteria used in the actual IE
Assistant Instructor course (AI) - 2 days
The first three days of the IDC are the Assistant Instructor course.
You will:
- be introduced to the PADI System of Diver Education
- learn how to conduct theory presentations in a classroom
- find out how to present confined water in the pool and open water training in the sea
- develop basic teaching techniques
- complete one PADI Standard exam
- participate in workshops on the 3 PADI specialty courses that Assistant Instructors can teach
- Peak Performance Buoyancy
- AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
- AWARE Specialist
Following this course you will be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor with limited teaching responsibilities.
* NB: Divemasters can book the AI course by itself, independently from the full IDC course! *
Most people choose to complete the full IDC to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. However, you can take the AI course independently of the IDC. If you choose to work as an AI you will gain valuable experience to become a scuba instructor in the future.
Open Water Scuba Instructor course (OWSI) - 3 days
The second part of the IDC is a 4-day program when you will look more deeply into the PADI system of diver education. You will develop practical skills for teaching all courses from Discover Scuba Diving through to Divemaster
You will:
- continue to expand the practical knowledge and skills learned in the AI course
- learn how to teach those skills to others
- participate in skills demonstrations, workshops and classroom presentations
- take an instructor pre-assessment exam
- meet specific performance requirements
- be assessed on your classroom / in-water teaching presentations and skills
- have extra study time if required
On successful completion of the OWSI course you will receive an IDC completion form, enabling you to attend an Instructor Examination (IE)
*This course can be booked by Assistant Instructors, independently of the IDC. Together with the EFRI certification, you will then be certified as an OWSI*
Emergency First Response Instructor course (EFRI) - 1 day
You will:
- learn how to teach people CPR and First Aid
- learn the specific goals and performance requirements for the Primary & Secondary Care and CPR/AED courses
- On completion of your course, you will be qualified to apply for certification as an EFRI
*Divemasters can become Emergency First Response Instructors! This course can be booked by Divemasters independently of the IDC*
Instructor Examination (IE) - 2 days
The 2-day Instructor Examination is conducted by a PADI Examiner. You will be evaluated on your teaching ability, dive knowledge, skills, understanding of the PADI system, plus attitude and professionalism.
There are four sections:
- classroom exams on dive theory and PADI standards
- confined water teaching assessment & skill evaluation circuit
- knowledge development presentation
- open water teaching assessment & rescue skills assessment
On successful completion of the IE your instructor application paperwork will be sent to PADI for processing. It generally takes about 7-10 days to receive your instructor rating confirmation, at which point you can start teaching.
Check the tabs below for further information about our Diamond IDC Package
Prerequisites for the IDC Internship PACKAGE:
You must:
- be aged 18+ years
- be a certified diver for at least 6 months
- have 100+ logged dives showing deep, night and navigation dive experience
- be certified as a PADI Divemaster (or equivalent from another certifying agency)
- have proof of CPR/First Aid training dated within the past two years (or you’re a practicing medical professional)
- be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
INternship IDC PACKAGE – 6 weeks – B 104,000 promotion
Includes: Prep Course, IDC and EFRI, IDC Digital Pak & Slates and EFR Instructor Manual, 4 training liveaboard trips
Excludes: PADI application fees
- Above prices are in Thai Baht
- A 30% (non-refundable) deposit is required at the time of booking
- All amounts are payable in advance by Wise or by transfer to our Thai bank account. The balance can be paid at our dive center in cash, Wise or by MasterCard/Visa Card Â
PADI ASIA-PACIFIC APPLICATION FEES
In addition to the course prices above, there are application fees which must be paid directly to PADI. These are standard PADI fees, the same price throughout the PADI Asia-Pacific region. Payment is by credit card only, prices are quoted in Australian dollars.
IDC Application Fee AU$ 312
IE Enrolment Fee AU$1,055
EFRI/CFCI Processing Fee AU$ 215
We offer the IDC EVERY month. Dates for our upcoming courses as follows:
Course start date: 21-29 March 2023
IE dates: 30-31 March 2023
Course Director: Thien Do
Additional dates in 2023 available on request
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Apart from a 10-day IDC course, you also get:
- 4 training liveaboard trips
- Free accommodation
- FREE diving equipment rental for the IDC and IE (if you do not have your own)
- extra in-water skills training and rescue assessment before the IDC prep course starts (if you arrive well in advance)
- special in-water workshops throughout the IDC, including buoyancy control, CESA in confined and open water, rescue exercises, ascents/descents, lift-bag use, knot tying, etc.
- independent access to our on-site pool for extra training and practice, including free tanks and weights
- transport from the dive center to and from the beach/harbour for your training exercises and dives
- all tanks, weights, boat & jetty fees
- celebration dinner and drinks after your IE!
- a free follow-up IDC if you are unsuccessful in your first IE
- tea/coffee/water in our dive center
- Wi-Fi at our dive center
- FREE t-shirt
- 15% discount on all equipment purchases
- lifetime return customer discount with Sea Dragon Dive Center
 Your Digital Crewpak contains all the training materials you will need for the IDC/IE and to teach courses in the future. In addition, you will need to bring the following:
Admin
- copies of all certification cards from Open Water through to Divemaster (if non PADI certifications).
- copy of the last page of your log book showing proof of 100+ dives
- EFR certification dated within the past 2 years. Alternative first aid/CPR certification may be acceptable, but please check with us in advance
- Medical statement confirming you are fit to dive dated within the past year and signed by a physician (PADI medical statement).
- You must have this signed statement with you on day one of the IDC or you cannot participate in the in-water activities
- Your credit card – PADI fees cannot be paid in cash
Materials
- laptop or tablet
- a calculator (your phone will be fine, providing it comes with a built in calculator)
- any PADI books and materials you have already purchased (we do have a library for your use during the IDC but any PADI course manual you can bring will be appreciated)
- RDP Table and ‘Instructions for use’ booklet (optional)
- eRDPml and ‘Instructions for use’ booklet (NB: you are required to have an eRDPml and know how to use this tool before the start of the IDC)
Dive equipment
We do offer free equipment hire throughout your IDC and IE. However, we strongly recommend that you purchase and bring your own dive equipment. You must have:
- Regulator with octopus, console with depth gauge in metres + SPG
- BCD with power inflator
- Wetsuit
- Mask, snorkel, fins
- Timing device (some skills have time limits and you need to be able to check the exact duration of a skill)
- Dive knife, compass, whistle, blank slate, safety sausage (SMB)
- Pocket mask
- Dive computer
If you have a DIN connection on your first stage, please bring an adapter. In the South East Asian region INT valves are the standard. DIN adapters are available for purchase if required (please contact us in advance).
Advance preparation
- start your eLearning well in advance to ensure completion before the IDC prep course starts
- practice your knot-tying skills before the IDC: Bowline, Two Half Hitches and Sheet Bend.Â
- make sure that your visa is valid throughout the duration of the IDC and IE. It will not be an option to go on a ‘visa run’ during the IDC or PADI IE
