PADI Diving Instructor Developement Course [IDC] on Koh Tao Thailand

At DJL Diving, on Koh Tao Thailand, we've put together a number of different PADI Instructor Packages, so you can decide if you'd like to train as an PADI Assistant Instructor PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer [MSDT] or a PADI Staff Instructor.

 

Our packages include the instructor training courses, in addition to course costs you will need PADI Materials which you'll need to teach, plus all certification fees. You can order your PADI Materials through us for your IDC to take advantage of discounts we recieve from PADI, so for your EFR Instructor manual and standard IDC Crew pack you need to allow an additional 15000 Baht and 3,500 Baht for your EFRI manual. The costs of your Instructor Exam [IE], your Instructor and EFRI cards and your Instructor membership fee which you'll pay directly to PADI are currently another 1,062 AUD check the current exchange rate, you can check this directly on the PADI website. We do not include accommodation on Koh Tao as part of this package, however we can assist you in finding accommodation and we can book you into monthly accommodation from 8,000 baht per month, as for details.

Check out the Koh Tao Thailand IDC schedule by clicking here.

So why would you choose to take your IDC with DJL?

Here's a few reasons that we can think of;

• ALL COURSES TAUGHT BY PLATINUM RATED COURSE DIRECTOR PETER NIEUWHOF
• FREE 2 WEEKS OF FUN DIVES / ASSISTING ON COURSES PRIOR TO YOUR IDC
• FREE 3 DAY IDC PREP COURSE (SKILL CIRCUIT AND DIVE THEORY LECTURES)
• FREE LUNCH INCLUDED DURING THE IDC
• FREE DAVY JONES LOCKER T-SHIRT
• FREE NITROX INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION
• FREE INTRO TO TECH (PRESENTATION AND POOL DIVE)
• FREE DIVING FOR LIFE @ DJL KOH TAO

• We also have a Instructor Exam (I.E.) pass guarantee, if you don't pass first time then we'll pay for your next IDC/I.E.

 

Here's a list of exactly what's included in our different packages:

Davy Jones Locker Bronze IDC Package

• PADI IDC Preparation Course
• PADI Assistant Instructor [AI]
• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor [OWSI]
• PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course [EFRi] (less 6,000 Baht if not required)
  
• PADI NITROX Instructor **** (Provided already a Nitrox Diver)
• FREE Intro to Tech course

39,900 Baht

(Sign up for Divemaster & the Bronze IDC package and save 15% off the Divemaster course price*)

Davy Jones Locker Silver IDC Package

• PADI IDC Preparation Course
• PADI Assistant Instructor [AI]
• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor [OWSI]
• PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course [EFRi] (less 6,000 Baht if not required)
  
• PADI NITROX Instructor **** (Provided already a Nitrox Diver)
• PADI O2 Provider
• PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer [MSDT] Preparation Course (5 Specialties option**)

• 1 Free Instructor Specialty rating for FREE (No application fee saving $77 Australian dollars)

• FREE Intro to Tech course

55,900 Baht

(Sign up for Divemaster & the Silver IDC package and save 20% off the Divemaster course price*)

(** Please note you must also pay PADI directly for your Instructor Specialties which are currently $77 Australian dollars per specialty)

Davy Jones Locker Gold IDC Package

• PADI IDC Preparation Course
• PADI Assistant Instructor [AI]
• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor [OWSI]
• PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course [EFRi] (less 6,000 Baht if not required)
  
• PADI NITROX Instructor **** (Provided already a Nitrox Diver)
• PADI O2 Provider
• PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer [MSDT] Preparation Course & Internship (minimum 25 certs) (7 Specialties option**)
• FREE PADI T-Shirt
• 1 Free Instructor Specialty rating for FREE (No application fee saving $77 Australian dollars)
• MSDT application also for FREE in 2013 (saving another $98 Australian dollars)
• FREE Intro to Tech course

62,900 Baht

(Sign up for Divemaster & the Gold IDC package and save 25% off the Divemaster course price*)

(** Please note you must also pay PADI directly for your Instructor Specialties which are currently $77 Australian dollars per specialty and usually $98 Australian dollars for the MSDT rating however this is FREE in 2013)

Davy Jones Locker Platinum IDC Package

• PADI IDC Preparation Course
• PADI Assistant Instructor [AI]
• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor [OWSI]
• PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course [EFRi] (less 6,000 Baht if not required)
  
• PADI NITROX Instructor **** (Provided already a Nitrox Diver)
• PADI O2 Provider
• PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer [MSDT] Preparation Course & Internship (minimum 25 certs) (7 Specialties option**)
• PADI IDC Staff Instructor***
• FREE Intro to Tech course

76,900 Baht

(Sign up for Divemaster & the Platinum IDC package and save 30% off the Divemaster course price*)

(** Please note you must also pay PADI directly for your Instructor Specialties which are currently $77 Australian dollars per specialty and $98 Australian dollars for the MSDT rating)

(*** Please note you must also pay PADI directly for your Staff Instructor rating which is currently $128 Australian dollars)

Lunch is included during each day of your instructor course, plus if you arrive on Koh Tao a little before the IDC starts, you're welcome to take a few 'fun dives' off our dive boat, and familiarize yourself with our diving conditions.

We're happy to help arrange accommodation for the duration of your stay.

*Divemaster course only cost excludes Divemaster materials crewpak and membership application fee and costs 25,000 baht

***** If you aren't already a PADI NItrox diver but would like to take advantage of the free PADI Nitrox Instructor training then you can always arrive on Koh Tao before the start of the IDC and do a Nitrox course with us.

***DJL also offer a unique Instructor Exam(IE) pass guarantee, in otherwords if you don't pass the IE we'll pay for you to retake the next IDC & IE***

Here's a detailed description of our PADI Instructor Package:

Introduction

Life as Dive Instructor can be a very rewarding and challenging job, and of course extremely enjoyable one too. As well as being able to introduce others to the amazing underwater world not just here in Koh Tao, Thailand but the rest of the world, there are also many new opportunities arising for Dive Instructors all over the world.

The DJL Diving Instructor Development Course (IDC) aims to prepare new instructors to meet and take advantage of those opportunities. The program is conducted by experienced PADI Course Director Peter Nieuwhof.

Our IDC on Koh Tao follows a proven educational approach which focuses on real-life application of knowledge gained throughout the course. Business principles, marketing strategies and how to increase earnings through Instructor-level continuing education programs, are all addressed and discussed throughout the program and will be valuable and relevant all around the world not just here on Koh Tao or in Thailand.

Instructor Training Schedule

The DJL Diving PADI IDC schedule is conducted over 16 days and including free lunch at one of the best restaurants on Koh Tao, our very own dive school Pool Bar & Restaurant!! Peter basis his training schedule around you after, he does this by following his own tried and proven methods.

• Firstly all candidates attending the IDC will begin with a 3-day preparation course which will allow Peter to shore up any lost or unclear Divemaster theory and work on skills training in our on-site confined water training facility. If there are any gaps in your knowledge this preparation course will allow Peter to identify these and then give extra focus to these areas during the IDC.
• This will be followed by an 12-day AI/OWSI program which will include one day for EFR Instructor training. Most days are split pretty evenly between water work and classroom time.
• Rather than condensing all the info into the minimum possible timsescale, we opt for shorter days [finishing between 4 - 5 pm].
• We feel that the shorter days [spread over a longer period] allow for an enhanced retention of the material covered.
• The last 2 days before the PADI IE we will conduct a mock IE on our premises. This is just a chance to build confidence and prove your readiness on the days before you progress to the IE.
• We guarentee success in the PADI Instructor exam. If you don't pass, we will pay for the repeat examination.

Once you qualify as a PADI Instructor ....

• Once you've qualified as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, you have the option to stick around and teach your first few certifications here on Koh Tao at DJL Diving.
• You'll get the chance to build up teaching experience plus if you opt to do the Silver, Gold or Platinum IDC packages you can get certified as a PADI Master Scuba Diver Traininer [MSDT], enabling you to teach specialty courses [e.g. deep, enriched air, navigation etc].
• To read more about our PADI MSDT internship click here.

Instructor development courses take place every month on Koh Tao Thailand.

You can check our IDC dates on our schedule here, ask us questions by emailing us via the contact us section, & book your PADI Instructor Course online by completing the form in the book now section.

We try to reply to you within 24 hours.

 

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