PADI IDC+ Internship (2024)

padi instructor internship

Announcement:  Internship Application is open for our upcoming 2024 dive season.

We offer our PADI instructor candidates with opportunities to qualify for PADI IDC+ with Practical Internship during the 2024-25 Phuket Dive Season. These positions are opened for interviews to any PADI Divemaster or any dive leaders from other training organizations (SSI, SDI, RAID, NAUI and GUE are very welcome to apply). If you read to this point, then you are serious about looking for the proper professional training program to advance your dive professional credentials. Please read on below for the program details.

About our PADI Instructor Internship Program

Our PADI IDC training program is not an ‘IDC Factory’ like other popular locations in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Our primary focus is on training and development of our professional candidates (maximum 4 at a time per IDC class). For the chosen candidate qualifying in one of our Practical Internship, we offer the followings to our interns:

  • Proper supporting paperwork to apply for qualified Thai Visa (varied depending on nationalities) before you travel to Phuket for the IDC and IE. [note: Thailand visa process varies for all nationalities, and may incur additional visa fees for the candidates]
  • Receive Mentoring support from our founder, PADI Course Director and experienced PADI Master Instructors during the internship program.
  • FREE shared accommodation available during the internship, with shared earnings, tips for excellent customer services and bonuses for additional sales
  • Gain opportunity to apply for employment in Phuket and surrounding countries during the internship, as they are becoming available.

 Ready to apply? Choose the program dates below and email us your interest.

Upcoming Internship Program Start Dates:

  • 01 October 2024 (1 position open)
  • 01 November 2024 (1 position open)
  • 15 December 2024 (1 position open)
  • 01 February 2025 (1 position open)

Below are summary information of the training the candidates can expect during the Internship program.

Training Programs: DM Skills Review (2 days) + IDC Prep (1 day) + Instructor Development Course (IDC, 9 days) + EFR Instructor Course (1 day) + Instructor Examination (2 days) + Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep Program (5 specialties instructor training) Ratings gain at completion: up to 7 Instructor certifications.

Detailed Inclusions:

  1. 1 to 3 months Practical Internship (depending on candidate qualified Thai Visa) after successfully passing the IDC & IE (includes: earning for teaching and tips for exceptional customer service performance)
  2. All PADI Required Instructor Materials (#60249: IDC Elearning, Digital Instructor Guide to Teaching, Instructor slates, core Exam digital booklets, Dive Theory digital Diving Knowledge Workbook)
  3. EFR Instructor Elearning Pak: CPR/1st AID & Care for Children
  4. Five “Core business competency” specialties instructor training: EANx, Deep, Sharks Conservation, Oxygen Provider & Wreck (or choose from Self-Reliant Diver, Digital Underwater Photography, Search & Recovery, Night, Gas Blender∞, Navigation, Adaptive Support Diver plus more)  Additional pre-requisite apply.
  5. Access to our PADI latest training materials for your IDC Prep (complete at your own pace prior to arrival)
  6. Business Start-up hands-on Training: Hostel, equipment services & purchasing, Social Media Marketing, Profit from Selling PADI materials Seminar
  7. Receive our Dealer discounts (20% or more) for equipment purchases from Aqualung, Scuba Pro, Suunto, Cressi, SEAC and more!
  8. FREE Shared accommodation in our Divers’ Hostel during your internship, conveniently located in the center of Kata Beach and just a short walk to our Kata Reef Dive Site
  9. Employment placement: Upon completion, we will assist you to set-up interviews with our strategic dive center & resort partners around Asia when you are ready to commit to further employment.

2024 PADI IDC+ Internship Program

Program Price: 77,700 THB (reg. price: 86,800 THB)

Note: Not included in the program are PADI Application fees and Instructor Examination fee. Prices are subject to change without notice by PADI, we do not collect these fees on behalf of PADI. Instructor candidates pay directly to PADI Office.

Instructor Application Processing Fee (2024): 331 AUD (pay online to PADI)
Instructor Examination (2024): 1,120 AUD (Pay online to PADI)
Emergency First Response Instructor Application (2024): 228 AUD
Specialty Instructor Certification Method 1 (2024): 131 AUD per rating

To be considered, email your interest to our Divers Training Manager at idc@rumblefishadventure.com to set up a call via WhatsApp, FB Messenger or Skype.

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