PADI Staff Instructor (20,000THB)
Deposit:
20000.00฿
Take your professional scuba career to the next level with the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course at Master Divers Koh Tao. As a 5-Star PADI Career Development Center (CDC), we provide elite 1-on-1 mentorship with highly experienced Course Directors, training you to evaluate and develop the next generation of dive instructors.
Ready to Teach the Teachers?
As a Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT), you already know how to create confident, safe scuba divers. The PADI IDC Staff Instructor course is your gateway to the administrative and mentorship side of the dive industry. By completing this certification, you earn the ability to independently teach PADI Assistant Instructor courses and officially assist PADI Course Directors during full Instructor Development Courses (IDCs).
If your ultimate goal is to become a PADI Master Instructor or Course Director, this is your essential next step.
The Master Divers Difference for Pro Candidates
When you are learning to evaluate other professionals, the quality of your own mentors is everything. You don't want to be lost in a crowded "instructor factory."
Elite CDC Mentorship: Learn directly from our resident PADI Course Directors who have decades of global industry experience.
Real-World Auditing: You won’t just sit in a classroom; you will actively audit a complete Master Divers IDC, evaluating real instructor candidates under the guidance of our senior team.
Premium Logistics: Conduct your training from our beachfront dive center and custom Dive boat, ensuring a frictionless, professional environment free from pier crowds.
Conservation Leadership: We integrate our strong marine conservation ethos into our professional training, teaching you how to pass these crucial values on to new instructors.
The deposit is non-refundable. Balance is to be paid in full upon arrival.
For your training, you are required to have your own set of PADI Staff Instructor materials from which you can study and refer. We offer these materials for just 15,000THB
Upon completion, there will also be a further cost, payable to PADI directly for the Divemaster Application, of AUS$ 236.
During the IDC Staff Instructor program, you will master the PADI evaluation system. The course includes:
Pre-Assessment: A review of your dive theory knowledge and an evaluation of your instructor-level water skills.
Evaluation Training: Learning the objective criteria used to score academic, confined water, and open water teaching presentations.
Auditing an IDC: You will sit in on a full Instructor Development Course, practicing your evaluation skills on actual candidates while comparing your scores directly with our Course Directors.
Counseling Skills: Learning how to give constructive, positive feedback to help instructor candidates overcome teaching challenges.
To enroll in the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course, you must:
Be an active, renewed PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT).
Be an Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor.
Be at least 18 years old.
Have a valid medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
Q: How long does the IDC Staff Instructor course take? A: The course generally runs concurrently with our scheduled Instructor Development Courses (IDCs). You will typically spend 10 to 14 days completing your pre-assessments, evaluation training, and auditing the full IDC alongside our Course Directors.
Q: Why should I do my Staff Instructor course at a PADI CDC? A: A 5-Star Career Development Center represents the highest tier of PADI professional training. Completing your Staff Instructor course at Master Divers means you are learning the most up-to-date, rigorous standards in the industry, which dramatically boosts your resume and global employability.
Q: What can I teach once I am certified? A: As a certified PADI IDC Staff Instructor, you can independently teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors. You are also qualified to assist Course Directors in conducting IDCs and other continuing education programs for dive professionals.
Q: Do I need to bring my own equipment? A: Yes, as a professional at the Staff Instructor level, you are expected to own a complete set of professional-grade scuba equipment. If you need to upgrade any gear, we offer exclusive professional discounts on equipment for our candidates.
