Professional course
IDC Staff Instructor
Gain in-depth experience with the instructor-development process and learn to support, mentor and evaluate instructor candidates alongside a PADI Course Director.
Course overview
What to expect.
Gain in-depth experience with the instructor-development process and learn to support, mentor and evaluate instructor candidates alongside a PADI Course Director.
What you will learn
- Explain the complete instructor-development process
- Evaluate candidate presentations and performance
- Counsel and mentor instructor candidates
- Support IDC logistics, standards and quality management
Course inclusions
- Instructor-development workshops, presentations and evaluations required for the selected pathway
- PADI materials, application fees and examination fees confirmed separately before enrollment
- Mentoring and practical teaching development with the authorized trainer
Before enrollment
Prerequisites
- PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer in renewed status
- Commitment to use the PADI system and components in their entirety
- Additional current regional and Course Director requirements apply
Plan ahead
Important notes
- PADI prerequisites and qualifying equivalent certifications are checked before enrollment
- The final Omanta schedule, materials and equipment are confirmed when booking
- Training remains subject to medical fitness, weather, instructor availability and satisfactory completion of all requirements
Certification / outcome: Eligible professionals who complete all current requirements earn the PADI IDC Staff Instructor rating.