PADI IDC Staff Instructor
The PADI IDC Staff Instructor program is designed to provide you (PADI
Master Scuba Diver Trainers) with the additional training necessary to
staff PADI Instructor Development programs. This program builds upon
your experience and abilities as a dive educator while concentrating on
developing evaluation and counseling skills. Through independent study,
classroom sessions, guided evaluation training and an internship, you'll
learn to teach the PADI Assistant Instructor program and assist with
instructor development programs.
As a PADI IDC Staff Instructors you'll be qualified to:
- Independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors.
- Conduct specific IDC/IOC training segments under direct
supervision of a PADI Course Director. - Evaluate, critique and counsel IDC/IOC candidates.
- Assist with instructor level continuing education programs.
To enter into the PADI IDC Staff Instructor program, you'll need to be a
current PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer.
After you successfully complete the PADI IDC Staff Instructor program,
you'll receive an internationally recognized certification card and wall
certificate denoting this rating.





