Your PADI IDC in Phuket, Thailand: Course Information

CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION:

Continuing your education expands your career options, making you more valuable as an employee and staff member. It also sets a good example for your future students.

Career opportunities in the recreational dive industry are increasing rapidly, however so is the competition, especially for the most attractive jobs! To maximize your opportunity in the industry you need to be a cut above the average instructor. Instructor continuing education gives you that needed edge, as well as the opportunity to increase your income and expand your own skills.

There are programs that you should take, and certifications that you should work towards completing as soon as possible:

EFRI (Emergency First Response Instructor - 1 day):

This course teaches Instructors and Divemasters how to organize, conduct, market and promote the PADI Emergency First Response Course. The course emphasizes hands-on skills practice and demonstrations. We have placed the EFRI Course in between the IDC and IE to give you some additional teaching practice. The EFRI Course is low stress and makes you feel confident and relaxed prior to the IE.

With EFR being a vital part of several PADI certification levels (including, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Assistant Instructor and Instructor development) it is the one most marketable course in the PADI System of diver education and allows you to offer all-inclusive programs. Students will not have to look elsewhere for the training they need.

Also since the Emergency First Response course is not diving specific, you can offer this training to all your customers, friends and family. More info & prerequisites.

ENRICHED AIR NITROX INSTRUCTOR (2 days):

The most popular Specialty Course worldwide - one day of knowledge development and one day of local diving (2 dives). During this course you will learn how to use the PADI EANx tables, the oxygen analyzer, the benefits of diving with enriched air and be prepared for future rebreather courses. All teaching materials and course standards are reviewed. The actual Enriched Air Diver Course itself is included in the Instructor Course. To become certified you will need a total of ten enriched air dives. The last eight experience dives can be conducted during the MSDT Course or other specialty dives. The eight Nitrox tanks needed are included in your Nitrox Instructor course. More info. Click here for the Specialty Courses prerequisites.

PADI REBREATHER DIVER (2 days):

The new PADI Rebreather Diver program is the entry-level course for recreational divers wishing to utilize Nitrox Semi-Closed Circuit Rebreather systems. The training covers the benefits, hazards and proper procedures for using the Draeger Dolphin and/or Ray system. A pool orientation and 3 Draeger Rebreather open water dives are included. Prerequisite: Certified Nitrox Diver.

PADI REBREATHER INSTRUCTOR, DRAEGER DOLPHIN OR RAY (4 days):

The PADI Rebreather Instructor Course will train and prepare Nitrox Instructors who are qualified as Rebreather Divers to teach recreational use of the Semi-Closed Ray or Dolphin Rebreather system. This course is run over four (4) days and includes classroom presentations and unlimited use of the Dolphin Draeger Rebreather for a total of three days.
The PADI Rebreather diver and Rebreather Instructor Courses are available as a combined five days (5) day program including three training dives and three days of unlimited use of the Dolphin or Ray Rebreather system. More info.

PADI DSAT GAS BLENDER (1 day):

In our global world, more divers are learning the benefits of diving Nitrox.
The bottle neck Is the lack of facilities that can offer the gas mixes.

Setting up and operating a safe gas mixing facility can only be done with the right knowledge and equipment.
That is what this course is all about.

The DSAT Gas Blender course will train you to become a competent and qualified gas blender, allowing you to provide Nitrox and Trimix gas mixes to appropriately certified consumers.

You will learn the physical properties of oxygen, its associated hazards, handling requirements and what cleaning equipment is necessary.

Finally, you will learn the five methods of obtaining the desired enriched air nitrox mix and the various methods used to obtain proper helium Trimix mixes.

To enroll in the DSAT Gas Blender course, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver or hold a qualifying enriched air certification from another certification organization.

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GAS BLENDER INSTRUCTOR (1 day):

You may already be a certified gas blender, but are you prepared to teach others how to provide gas mixtures?

If the thought of becoming a DSAT Gas Blender Instructor interests you, then you will find that the DSAT Gas Blender course is one of the most informative and comprehensive programs in the market today. DSAT's instructional philosophies and course goals directly address the emerging and demanding nature of Nitrox and Trimix gas blending.

To qualify to teach the DSAT Gas Blender course, PADI instructors must:

• Submit a DSAT Gas Blender Instructor Application.
• Be a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or higher.
• Be a PADI Enriched Air Instructor.
• Be certified as DSAT Gas Blender or have a qualifying gas blender certification from another certification organization.
• Successfully complete the DSAT Gas Blender Instructor course or meet the requirements listed on the application.
  

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WRECK DIVING INSTRUCTOR (2 days):

One of the most popular specialties worldwide. This Instructor course teaches you how to organize, conduct, plan and promote the PADI Wreck Diver Course. During the course we will explore and map the 80m+ steel catamaran King Cruiser and discuss teaching techniques and course materials/outlines. More info.

DAN & PADI OXYGEN FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR (1 day):

This course makes you familiar with the DAN Oxygen unit and includes plenty of practice with many scenarios and background information, emphasizing the importance of early oxygen treatment in case of a diving accident. The course reviews course standards, qualifying you to teach the DAN & PADI Oxygen First Aid Course. More info & prerequisites.

Other PADI Instructor Specialty Programs available include:

Shark, U/W Photo, Deep, Multilevel, Night, Navigation, U/W Naturalist, PPB and Positive Approach Selling. More info.

MSDT - Master Scuba Diver Trainer (2 - 5 days):

The MSDT course includes 5 different instructor specialties preparing you towards the MSDT instructor rating. The 5 Instructor Specialty Courses can be selected to meet your personal goals and interests. Please consult Björn for further details. More info & prerequisites.

IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR (11 days):

Similar to the partnership between AIs and Instructors, IDC Staff Instructors work with Course Directors as important team members in the instructor training process. As an IDC Staff Instructor, you may staff instructor development programs and instructor-level continuing education courses. You will also be qualified to teach the PADI Assistant Instructor course - a responsibility only you and PADI Course Directors share. The IDC Staff Instructor Course is a prerequisite for the prestigious Master Instructor rating. More info & prerequisites.

DIVE LEADERSHIP (10 days):

This course is designed for Divemasters and Instructors intending to work in a resort environment, focusing on the skills and abilities needed for a successful career as a diving professional.
We conduct this program all year around and have no fixed class starting dates. Each participant has a different background and therefore different training needs. This means you can start any time you like and that you'll have a personalized, flexible schedule. During the period of November to the end of April, the possibility exists that you may gain experience on one of our live aboard trips to the Similan or Southern Islands. More info & prerequisites.

DIVE RESORT MANAGEMENT (10 days):

Most Dive Centers, especially in tropical diving destinations, have two main sources of income, diving instruction and diving excursions, and often a combination of both. This means that your duties will be both of an instructional and supervisory nature. Tourists in tropical, holiday destinations are often demanding and expect to dive when they want to, where they want to, and how they want to. This requires organization and communication, not to mention excellent scheduling and facility maintenance skills.

During this program, you will deal with real life situations in our 5 Star Dive Centers in Kata and Karon Beach. Practical diving experience will be gained aboard our daily excursion boat to the various dive sites around the island of Phuket. More info & prerequisites.

BUSINESS OF DIVING (2 days):

This course is the logical next step to our 'Dive Leadership' and 'Resort Diving Management' courses. It applies practical, sensible business principles to the operation of a modern diving facility. This way you’ll learn to make decisions based on actual facts and circumstances, rather than on hope, faith and charity! More info & prerequisites.

SALES TRAINING (4 days):

If you think that your job is to teach and not to sell...guess again. In the dive business, everyone sells including full-time, part-time, and independent instructors. Yet, very few people want to be seen in the role of a 'salesperson'.
Positive Approach Selling teaches the philosophy that selling doesn’t have to be a pushy, manipulative process that many people imagine it to be. You’ll learn to identify different types of personalities, including your own, and which sales approach is right for a given situation. More info & prerequisites.

ALSO AVAILABLE: PACKAGES & SCUBA CAREERS

When you choose more than one of our courses you will benefit from our package system. To help us plan and prepare as much as possible in advance, we appreciate early bookings. However, you are always welcome to upgrade your program during the IDC and receive the full benefit of our package system.

Please refer to our IDC schedule for more information.

You can even create your own package. Please contact Bjorn for more information.

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