IDC Preperation – 3 days
To help you prepare for the IDC, we have added 3 preparation days, free of charge. These are designed to improve your performance in the IDC & IE, and allow us to see which areas of preparation you need to work on the most.

The 3 preparation days are used to:
check your required administration (please bring all diving & EFR certifications, a current medical, credit card and logbook)
check and refine your diving skills (demonstration quality required in your IE)
improve your rescue assessment (demonstration quality required in your IE)
practice your swimming and in-water skills
assess your theoretical knowledge and identify areas that need improving
sit practice exams from previous IE’s
work on your presentation skills – giving you a real advantage in the IE
work on your CPR and First Aid skills

If you are able to prepare in 2 days, then you can take the optional Equipment Specialist Course. This course is available at a small surcharge.

Before you start the Instructor Development Course, Assistant Instructor Course or OWSI program, you must complete all 16 IDC Knowledge Reviews from the IDC Candidate Workbook. Our staff instructors will guide you through your reading assignments and help you understand PADI standards, educational philosophy, training suggestions and other background information.

You’ll also complete practice PADI Divemaster exams including Physics, Physiology, Skills & Environment, Equipment and RDP. Dive Theory is the most common improvement area for IDC candidates. You’ll receive feedback on any missed question you may have.