INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE

THOSE WHO KNOW, DO.
THOSE THAT UNDERSTAND, TEACH.
– ARISTOTLE

Say no to the cubicle and enjoy life under the sun as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor! If you are interested in a career change, the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) will allow you to share your passion for the ocean with others while doing what you love. PADI INSTRUCTOR

Becoming a PADI Instructor is not only about passing the Instructor Examination and achieving the certification; our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, dive skills and teaching experience required to succeed as a PADI Instructor. Our IDC training schedule has been designed by our Platinum PADI Course Directors Holly Macleod and Doug Hoy who have decades of experience mentoring IDC candidates. In addition to the standard IDC curriculum we incorporate several additional workshops that will prepare you for teaching in realistic scenarios and conditions. The Blue Marlin IDC is designed to give our candidates the practical skills and confidence to succeed with a career in the diving industry.

Our monthly IDC’s take place at Blue Marlin Trawangan and are run over a 20 day schedule that also includes 3 day of free instructor preparation training, 2 free instructor specialty ratings and EFR instructor training. This is followed by a 2 day Instructor Exam conducted here on the island.

The best way to observe a fish is to become a fish. Jacques Cousteau

instructor Development course

why blue marlin?

EXPERIENCED COURSE DIRECTORS

Our experienced course directors tailor the IDC to give you the individual support you need. They integrate years of diving experience by explaining theory with real world situations.

MODERN FACILITIES

Air-conditioned classrooms with up-to-date materials, visual aids, DVD player, interactive teaching aids and dedicated training pools set the stage for learning.

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE

Let Blue Marlin provide you with all the information needed regarding visas and travel to Indonesia prior to your arrival, allowing you to focus on what’s important

Divemaster gets ready for current check

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Our IDC candidates are invited for up to 2 weeks of free fun diving before the IDC and if you prefer you can also use this time to help out or shadow courses. We include equipment rental throughout your time with us (the only exceptions to this are a dive computer, SMB, compass and dive knife). Lunch during the IDC is free of charge as are water refills and of course you will receive an IDC T shirt!

COURSE EXTRAS

In addition to the standard IDC program, we’ll throw in the PADI Enriched Air Instructor Course and PADI Oxygen Provider Instructor Specialty for free (a value of over USD 350).

MSDT PREP

After the IDC program, make yourself more employable by learning how to teach 5 different specialities and become a Master SCUBA Diver Trainer once you certified 25 students.

book today
Gili Meno
IDC + EFRI: 1450 USD
MSDT: 550 USD
IDC + EFRI + MSDT: 1900 USD
Book now
Gili Trawangan
IDC + EFRI: 1450 USD
MSDT: 550 USD
IDC + EFRI + MSDT: 1900 USD
Book now
Komodo
IDC + EFRI: 1450 USD
MSDT: 550 USD
IDC + EFRI + MSDT: 1900 USD
Book now

Not inclusive of learning materials (IDC and EFRI crewpack): USD 790

Not inclusive of PADI Fees, approx. AUD 1450 (to pay directly to PADI)



what should you expect?

A diver carries her tank from the boat.

PRE-IDC PREP

Whether you’ve just finished your Divemaster course or haven’t been around dive centres for a while, it‘s always good to revise topics that will be covered during the IDC. For this reason, during this preparation day, we will go through all the subjects you need to review in order to have the best start possible. Moreover, our course director will be able to evaluate your knowledge and dive skills in a stress-free environment and can advise on your personal focus points for the course.

MOCK INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION

In addition to the standard IDC, we will ensure that all candidates are fully prepared for their Instructor Examination by holding a Mock I.E. In this two-day simulation, learn exactly what to expect, find your personal focus areas and shake off some nerves.

Divemaster candidates prepare to practice skills in the pool.
Smiling divemaster on the surface after a dive

THE INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION

The IDC culminates in the Instructor Examination (IE): a two-day evaluative program that tests each instructor candidate’s teaching abilities, comprehension of dive theory, skill demonstration quality, understanding of the PADI System as well as both attitude and professionalism. PADI IEs are standardised and conducted by specially trained PADI Instructor Examiners. We offer our IDC as a 100% GUARANTEED PASS. This means that if you do not pass the exam, we’ll offer your subsequent IDC at no additional charge.

CONTACT US:


Gili Trawangan Instructor Develelpment Courses: [email protected]
Gili Meno Instructor Develelpment Courses: [email protected]
Gili Air Instructor Develelpment Courses: [email protected]
Komodo Instructor Develelpment Courses: [email protected]

Underwater Friends
Smiling Diver
Divers swim towards the dive boat after a great dive.
Morning in the Dive Shop
Blue Marlin is a place for happy divers in the Gilis.
Ready To Go
3 Minutes at 5 Metres
Diver, Zoe, smiles for the camera underwater
Cookies disclaimer

I agree Our site saves small pieces of text information called "cookies" on your device in order to deliver better content and for statistical purposes. You can disable the usage of cookies by changing the settings of your browser. By browsing our website without changing the browser settings you grant us permission to store that information on your device. Read our Cookies Policy