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PADI INSTRUCTOR COURSE

Are you looking for something extraordinary? To do something others can only dream of? To help people transform their lives? To open doors you didn’t even know existed? Embark on a transformative journey with our PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Asia at Anti Gravity Divers, Perhentian Island, Malaysia. Designed for passionate divers ready to take the next step in their scuba careers, our PADI IDC offers comprehensive training that equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become a successful PADI Instructor. Our experienced PADI Course Directors provide personalized instruction in a supportive environment, ensuring you master both the theoretical and practical aspects of dive education. Join us and turn your passion for diving into a rewarding profession, inspiring and teaching the next generation of divers.

what is the PADI IDC?

The PADI IDC Instructor Development Course is made up of two parts – the PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire PADI IDC and go on to attend their PADI Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.

Successfully completing just the PADI AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. When a PADI AI is ready to progress, attending the PADI OWSI program allows entry into the PADI IE to earn a full PADI Instructor rating. The combination of the PADI AI and OWSI programs over 15 days is our PADI IDC in Perhentian, Malaysia – there’s no need to have a break in the middle if you want to go all the way!

Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly on the PADI OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.

are you the one?

who is it for?

If you thrive on connecting with people, have an unwavering passion for scuba diving, and aspire to live an extraordinary life, the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is your ideal path. As a PADI Instructor, you'll have the unique opportunity to share the wonders of the underwater world with others, all while indulging in what you love – being immersed in the aquatic realm. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and Assistant Instructors are among the most sought-after dive professionals worldwide because they have undergone the most comprehensive and respected training program in the industry. Earning your PADI Instructor rating is a testament to your dedication and commitment, rewarding you with a fulfilling career that allows you to transform lives through incredible underwater adventures. Moreover, you'll play a crucial role in promoting the conservation and protection of our oceans, inspiring others to join you in preserving the beauty and vitality of marine ecosystems for future generations.

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who can take the course?

Minimum age: 18 year old

Prerequisite certification:

Have been a certified diver for at least six months.

PADI Divemaster or:

  • an instructor member in good standing with another recognized recreational diver training organization.*

  • have a leadership-level certification in good standing with another recognized recreational diver training organization*

Logged Dives: 60 logged dives; documented experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation.

Medical Fitness: Medical clearance attesting to dive fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months, and have had no medical condition changes.

First aid and CPR training: 

Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months

All Good..?? Make sure you Contact Us if you have any questions.

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how long does it take to do my idc?

Well, according to PADI Standards; PADI IDC can be done in minimum of 7 days! However - our PADI IDC in Malaysia is an extended 15-day program.

  • 2-day IDC Preparatory Course

  • 9-day IDC (AI & OWSI)

  • 3-day PADI Specialty Instructor Trainings (3 Specialties)

  • 1-day Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) Training

There are many reasons why our PADI IDC in Malaysia is longer:

  • 7 IDC days will totally stress you out

  • You will have enough time to digest all the new information learnt

  • You will enough time to prepare your assignments and complete home-works

  • You get enough rest and sleep

  • Don’t have to start too early

  • Don’t have to finish the day too late

More FUN....we MUST have fun during our IDC!!

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the most SOUGHT AFTER professional scuba EDUCATOR
in the world.

WHAT WILL I LEARN DURING MY IDC?

Our PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) in Perhentian Island, Malaysia (Asia) is divided into 3 sections:

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IDC prep

During this 3day program we will help you to:

  • Brush up on your Dive Theory

  • Fine-tune your general diving skills and

  • Practice skill demonstrations

  • Practice Adventures in Diving skills workshop

  • Practice Rescue Skills Workshop

  • Review PADI Standards

  • Complete IDC knowledge reviews from IDC workbook

  • And ...whatever you feel like practicing

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ai course

During the PADI AI part of the program, you will:

  • Be introduced to the entire PADI organization

  • Be introduced to teaching techniques using PADI System of Diver Education

  • Learn how to conduct knowledge development sessions

  • Learn how to teach confined water training

  • Learn how to conduct skills during the open water training

  • Learn how to organize and teach a few PADI programs which PADI AI can conduct independently

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owsi program

During the PADI OWSI part, you will:

  • Be introduced to the entire PADI Standards for all PADI courses

  • Be introduced to the background of the dive industry and the business of diving

  • Be discussing about Legal Responsibility & Risk Management as a dive professional

  • Learn how to organize and teach all PADI courses up to PADI Divemaster course

  • Participate in Adventures in Diving workshop

  • Participate in Rescue Diver course workshop

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our padi idc packages and
your investments

Our value for money special PADI IDC package in Malaysia includes:

  • PADI’s most up to date PADI IDC curriculum

  • Relaxed 15-day PADI IDC program

  • PADI IDC eLearning

  • PADI IDC Slate Pak with Backpack

  • EFRI eLearning

  • 12 days lunch

  • 15 days accommodation in our dive centre Dorm

  • EFR Instructor Course

  • FREE CPR Pocket Mask

  • FREE of charge 3-day IDC preparation program

  • FREE of charge Emergency Oxygen Specialty Instructor course

  • FREE of charge Search & Recovery Specialty Instructor course

  • FREE of charge Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor course (NOT including diver level certification)

  • Personal attention and professional organization – 5 candidates to 1 Staff

  • Additional workshop for Adventures in Diving program

  • Additional workshop for Rescue Diver course

  • Additional classes for dive theory or standards review

  • Tanks and weights during PADI IDC and IE

  • Course Director presence during the entire PADI IDC and IE

  • IE graduation dinner party!!!

ALL of the above for ONLY RM8,700.00

your padi instructor application fees

Below fees are NOT included in your PADI IDC Package

  • PADI IDC Application Fee - AU$331

  • PADI EFRI Application Fee - AU$228

  • PADI Specialty Instructor Application Fee - AU$131 each

  • PADI Instructor Examination Fee - AU$1,120

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what is PADI Instructor examinations (IE)

PADI IE is conducted by Instructor Examiners from PADI Office. This 2-day program is designed to evaluate your readiness, your knowledge, skills and attitude to earn your PADI Open Water Scuba Diver rating before you start teaching in the real world.

PADI IE is divided into 4 modules:

  1. Written exams

    • Dive theory exams – Physics, Physiology, RDP, Equipment and Skill & Environment. 12 questions on each section. You will need to complete these exam closed book 90 minutes.

    • System, Standards and Procedures exam – 50 questions open book exam. You can use your Instructor manual and IDC candidate workbook to find your answers. You have 90 minutes to complete it.

  2. Knowledge Development Presentation

  • Prepare and present one prescriptive teaching in a classroom environment from as assigned missed question.

  1. Confined Water Teaching

    • Prepare and teach one assigned skill in confined water environment

    • Demonstrate 5 skills from Open Water Diver course chosen by the

      Examiner

  2. Conducting Open Water training

    • Prepare and conduct 2 skills in an open water environment (usually – 1 skill from Open Water Diver course and 1 skill either from Adventures in Diving program or Rescue Diver course).

    • Demonstrate rescue exercise number 7 in water too deep to stand in (Unresponsive Diver on the Surface using either mouth to mouth or mouth to pocket mask).

       

Your general diving skills, attitude and professionalism as a dive professional will also be taken into account during the entire IE program.

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What's Next?
PADI SPECIALTY instructor TRAINING & MSDT

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