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Dive Instructor Course Malapascua - FAQ
Taking your IDC or Dive Instructor Course is a life changing step. Gone are the days of commuting, offices and general dis-satisfaction of everyday life in a modern world. Enter a life of living in the worlds most amazing beach resorts, a genuinely rewarding job and qualifications you can use to earm a living anywhere in the world. Hello complete freedom.
The whole IDC takes 13 days, which includes the EFR Instructor course. This might be a day or two longer than other IDCs but means that the days are short and relaxed, giving you plenty of time to prepare your own presentations, go diving, or relax in our resort. In addition we highly recommend our IDC Preparation days (3 days) to strengthen and review your knowledge of dive theory including physics, physiology, equipment, skills and the environment and the recreational dive planner, which are the 5 required exams to be sat during the Instructor Exam. We provide daily breakfast and lunch during these 16 days.
Who will be teaching me?
The Course Director conducting your IDC, Angel Navarro, is one of the most experienced and respected Course Directors around. He has trained more than 1000 divers, and also has more than 1000 professional-level certifications under his belt. Doing your IDC with Angel means you come away with much more than just a certification.
How many people will be in my class?
We pride ourselves in giving our candidates the best possible experience and that includes small groups of a maximum 6 persons which ensure you get the personal service that you should expect from your IDC.
What’s the diving like in Malapascua?
The diving here is world renowned! Many famous underwater photographers and film crews come to Exotic to film the thresher sharks and wide variety of macro life that can be seen year round. So here at Exotic we can offer you a great IDC package and great diving as well!
Can I dive for free during my stay?
The main reason you are choosing to start your career with PADI is no doubt because you love diving, and here we expect you to dive as much as you can throughout your course – all for free!
Where will I stay during my IDC?
You can stayat the dive resort in our newly built dedicated Divemaster and IDC Lodge. This is situated on the resort only a 2 minute walk to our private beach. Built with you in mind, they are comfortable, brand new and with a shared bathroom.
Can I teach after my IDC to get experience?
Absolutely! We offer all our candidates a free 6 week internship where you can work alongside our instructors gaining valuable experience and your first student certifications too. If you would prefer to take some of these 6 weeks before your IDC assisting our instructors as a Divemaster that’s no problem.
Can I take Specialty Instructor courses after my IDC?
Yes you can. Being able to teach Specialty courses gives you the chance to pursue your own interests, and can make you more employable in the process. We offer Specialty Instructor Training Courses also run by our Course Director Angel in a wide range of Specialties including the popular Enriched Air, Digital Underwater Photography, Deep and Wreck. Our MSDT Preparation Program is designed to be very flexible and run alongside your 6 week internship.
It includes 5 PADI Specialities of your choice and appropriate training dives. With these 5 Specialities you can apply to become a Master Scuba Diver Trainer once you have attained 25 student certifications. If you are interested, please see our IDC Gold package.
How much does it cost?
We offer three different IDC packages to suit most candidates’ needs. However if any of the packages below don’t fit exacty what you require please let me know and I can put together a bespoke package.
Costs not included in the programme
There are some extra costs not included in the price you pay us, these are fees that are payable direct to PADI to sit your exams. At the time of writing they are (in Australian Dollars):
Please note you can not just jump staigt into your IDC. You will need the folllowing pre-requisites:
6 months between your first Open Water Certificationto IDC date.
PADI Open Water and Advance Open Water
PADI Rescue Diver and EFRI
EFR Instructor
Dive Gear and Computer.
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