PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Course Overview & Training Objectives

Senior instructor qualification empowering professionals to assist Course Directors in conducting the PADI Instructor Development Course. Staff Instructors learn objective evaluation techniques and calibration standards for scoring candidate academic, confined water, and open water presentations. Confers the independent authority to teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors and conduct IDC candidate skill development modules.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 40m (130ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air / Nitrox up to 40% O2
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 6 to 8 Days (IDC Audit)
• Required Training Dives: 4 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 30 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) in active teaching status, current EFR Instructor, commitment to PADI system standards