PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course
Becoming a PADI IDC Staff Instructor will move you towards instructor-level training and teaching in the Instructor Development Course (IDC). IDC Staff Instructors can independently train and certify PADI Assistant Instructors from a PADI 5 Star facility, as well as help train PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors in an IDC at a PADI 5 Star IDC facility. PADI IDC Staff Instructor is 
a pre-requisite for achieving Master Instructor rating, a requirement to apply for the Course Director Training Course. Meet your PADI Course Director and our PADI IDC Pro Team, click here.
PADI IDC Staff Instructor Duties
Teach PADI Assistant Instructor Courses
Assist PADI Course Directors conduct the PADI Instructor Development Course
Help PADI Course Directors conduct instructor level continuing education
Prerequisite
To Enroll in an IDC Staff Instructor Course, an individual must: Hold a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Instructor certification
Specialty of the Year Offer for 2024
Discount 3,000 THB off for PADI IDC, Specialty Instructor and IDC staff Instructor candidates taking the PADI Self-Reliant Diver Course. Add this course to build great confidence in diving for all PADI Professionals, gaining ability to plan dives with self-sufficient and handling problems without needing assistance from another diver. This course is a must do for all PADI Instructors looking to become proficiency in dive preparation.
PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course (IDCS) Price: 25,900 THB
Course Schedule 2024
| PADI IDC STAFF COURSE (PHUKET, THAILAND) | PADI IDC & IE (OPTIONAL audit) |
| 11-14 June (Rumblefish, Phuket) | 15-23 June (Kata Beach) |
| 09-12 July (Rumblefish, Phuket) | 13-21 July (Kata Beach) |
| 05-08 August (Rumblefish, Phuket) | 09-18 August (Kata Beach) |
| 10-13 September (Rumblefish, Phuket) | 14-22 September (Kata Beach) |
| 07-10 October (Rumblefish, Phuket) | 11-20 October (Kata Beach) |
| 2024 PADI IDC STAFF COURSE (BORNEO ISLAND) | |
| May 2024 TBC (Oceanic Quest) | TBC (Brunei) |
| 04-13 May (Scuba Junkie) | 14-15 May (Mabul, Malaysia) |
| 18-29 November (Scuba Junkie) | 30 Nov – 01 December (Mabul, Malaysia) |
| December 2024 TBC (Oceanic Quest) | TBC (Brunei) |
Click here to view all of our current PADI IDC & IE Schedule
PADI Application Fee (2024)
PADI fees are not covered by your course prices. You will need to pay directly to PADI Asia Pacific Office after your course via credit cards, bank transfer or money order.
- IDC Staff Instructor Application Fee: 214.00 AUD
Required Material prices (2024)
- PADI Instructor Development Digital Pak (Member price: 529.00 AUD, product# 60233-1)
- PADI IDC Evaluation Slate – CF & OW, Skills Evaluation Slate and Skill Development Preparation Slate (Member price: 94.00 AUD, product# 60233)
- All of Your own PADI Instructor slates and core courses Materials