live the dream with Crystal Dive’s PADI Instructor level course.
Once you have completed the PADI Instructor course you have a ticket to travel the world, meeting interesting people, experiencing different cultures and visiting incredible places whilst working along the way.
There are few careers as rewarding as teaching scuba diving.
PADI IDC Instructor Development Course at Crystal Dive Koh Tao
Located on the beach on Koh Tao, Crystal Dive offers monthly PADI Instructor Development Courses (PADI IDC’s). Conducted by Koh Tao’s most experienced team of Platinum level PADI Course Directors Crystal Dive provides the highest quality training necessary for you to easily pass the PADI Instructor Examination and be fully prepared for teaching in the real world.
Since 2004 Crystal has been the most popular and successful PADI Instructor Development Centre on Koh Tao. We have maintained the most successful pass rate, year in, year out. We are that confident that you will pass our PADI Instructor Development Course that we offer every candidate our unique ‘Pass Guarantee’.
To join our PADI Instructor Course there are some minimum prerequisites:
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Minimum Age
To join our PADI Instructor course you have to be a minimum of 18 years old.
Minimum Dives
Have a minimum of 60 logged dives; documented experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation. Please note: you will need 100 logged dives to gain your teaching status.
Certifications
PADI Divemaster, or leadership level with another diver training organisation.
If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course dive rescue assessment.
EFR Primary and Secondary Care course completion (or qualifying training) within the last 24 months.
Medical Statement
You need to be medically fit for diving. You will find the Medical Statement for Scuba Diving here to download. For the IDC this is required to be signed by a physician and issued within the last 12 months.
TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT YOUR PADI Instructor COURSE WILL LOOK LIKE,
HERE’S AN EXAMPLE SCHEDULE:
To become a PADI Instructor, first you’ll need to complete the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). This 14 day course is designed to introduce various teaching techniques for teaching in a classroom, a confined water environment and also in Open Water. You will learn more advanced dive theory, as well as perfect the demonstration quality scuba skills you first mastered on your PADI Divemaster course.
Here’s a look at the schedule of our 14 day IDC at Crystal Dive on Koh Tao:
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DAY 1
1:1 Orientation
1:2 PADI System
Lunch
1:3 Pool Skills, Rescue
Homework: Learning Instruction and the PADI System, Introduction to Teaching Presentations , Conducting and Evaluating Knowledge Development, Confined Water Training
DAY 7
Day Off… !!
Homework: Knowledge Development 2, CW 3 & 4, Con-Ed Leadership
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DAY 2
2:1 Learning Instruction and the PADI System
2.2 Knowledge Development Workshop
Lunch
2:3 Knowledge Presentation 1
Lunch
2:4 Teaching in Confined Water
2:5 Confined Dry Presentation
Homework: Fine tune pool skills, Dive Theory for Dive Leaders, Risk Management and Legal Considerations, Managing Risk, Quality Management
DAY 8
8:1 Knowledge Development 2
8:2 POOL Confined 3 & 4
Lunch
8.3 Continuing Education Workshop
Homework: Advanced Open Water Standards, Deep Dive
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DAY 3
3:1 Pool Confined Water Presentation 1 & 2
3:2 Rescue Practise
Lunch
3:3 Risk and Licensing
3:4 Dive Theory Workshop
Homework: The PADI Open Water Diver Course, Open Water Training
DAY 9
9:1 BOAT Adventures in Diving
9:2 Rescue Scenario
Lunch
9:3 Knowledge Development 3
Homework: Confined Water Presentation 5, Review GSP, Rescue Exercises, Discover Scuba Diving and Experience Programs
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DAY 4
4:1 Open Water set-up and Scheduling
4:2 Open Water Teaching Workshop
4:3 Open Water Presentation DRY
Lunch
4:4 BOAT Open Water Presentation 1+2 & Rescue Scenario/Workshop
Homework: EFR Knowledge Reviews
DAY 10
10:1 Prescriptive Teaching Presentation 4
10:2 Dive Master Course
Lunch
10.4 Open Water Presentations 3 & 4
Homework – Prepare Confined Presentations 4 & 5 (Home Work)
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DAY 5
5:1 Emergency First Responder (EFR) Instructor Course
5:2 OFF
Homework: EFRI Knowledge Reviews
DAY 11
11:1 Open Water Presentations 3 & 4
11:2 Rescue 8
Lunch
11:3 PADI Systems Workshop #2
Homework: Business of Diving
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DAY 6
6:1 Emergency First Responder (EFR) Course
Lunch
6:2 Emergency First Responder (EFR) Course
DAY 12
12:1 PADI Systems Workshop #3
12:2 Sales Workshop
Lunch
12:2 Final Counselling & IE Recommendations, Close IDC
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DAY 1
1:1 Orientation
1:2 PADI System
Lunch
1:3 Pool Skills, Rescue
Homework: Learning Instruction and the PADI System, Introduction to Teaching Presentations , Conducting and Evaluating Knowledge Development, Confined Water Training
DAY 2
2:1 Learning Instruction and the PADI System
2.2 Knowledge Development Workshop
2.3 Knowledge Presentation 1
Lunch
2.4 Teaching in Confined Water
2.5 Confined Dry Presentation
Homework: Fine tune pool skills, Dive Theory for Dive Leaders, Risk Management and Legal Considerations, Managing Risk, Quality Management
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DAY 3
3:1 Pool Confined Water Presentation 1 & 2
3:2 Rescue Practise
Lunch
3:3 Risk and Licensing
3:4 Dive Theory Workshop
Homework: The PADI Open Water Diver Course, Open Water Training
DAY 4
4:1 Open Water set-up and Scheduling
4.2 Open Water Teaching Workshop
4.3 Open Water Presentation DRY
Lunch
4:4 BOAT Open Water Presentation 1+2 & Rescue Scenario/Workshop
Homework: EFR Knowledge Reviews
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DAY 5
5:1 Emergency First Responder (EFR) Instructor Course
5:2 OFF
Homework: EFRI Knowledge Reviews
DAY 6
6:1 Emergency First Responder (EFR)
Lunch
6:2 Emergency First Responder (EFR)
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DAY 7
Day Off… !!
Homework: Knowledge Development 2, CW 3 & 4, Con-Ed Leadership
DAY 8
8:1 Knowledge Development 2
8:2 POOL Confined 3 & 4
Lunch
8.3 Continuing Education Workshop
Homework: Advanced Open Water Standards, Deep Dive
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DAY 9
9:1 BOAT Adventures in Diving
9:2 Rescue Scenario
Lunch
9:3 Knowledge Development 3
Homework: Confined Water Presentation 5, Review GSP, Rescue Exercises, Discover Scuba Diving and Experience Programs
DAY 10
10:1 POOL: Rescue Exercise Workshop, Confined #5, DSD Workshop
10:2 DSD Workshop – Control & Management
Lunch
10.4 Open Water Presentations 3 & 4, DSD Open Water
Homework: Knowledge Development 4
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DAY 11
11:1 Open Water Presentations 3 & 4
11:2 Rescue 8
Lunch
11:3 PADI Systems Workshop #2
Homework: Business of Diving
DAY 12
12:1 PADI Systems Workshop #3
12:2 Sales Workshop
Lunch
12:3 Final Counselling & IE Recommendations, Close IDC
DAY 13
13:1 Mock IE (Instructor Exam) – Part 1
DAY 14
14:1 Mock IE (Instructor Exam) – Part 2
PADI Instructor Examinations (IE)
Upon successful completion of all performance requirements of the PADI IDC you are now fully prepared to enter the 2 day PADI Instructor Examination (IE).
This is an external examination conducted by PADI staff from PADI HQ in Australia. Over two days you’ll be examined to make sure you are able to teach scuba diving safely, working to PADI instructor standards.
The two day PADI IE schedule is as follows..
Day 1
AM:
• Orientation to the PADI Instructor Examination
• Systems, standards and procedures examination exam (90 mins)
• Dive Theory Exams (90mins)
Lunch Break
PM:
Confined water teaching presentations (swimming pool)
Day 2
AM:
Knowledge development presentations (classroom)
Lunch break
PM:
• Open Water Teaching Presentations (local dive site)
• PADI Instructor Examination Closing ceremony and presentation
PADI IDC & PADI IE DATES FOR 2024
January '24
PREP 6th – 7th
IDC 9th
IE 23rd-24th
February '24
PREP 3rd – 4th
IDC 6th
IE 20th – 21st
March '24
PREP 2nd – 3rd
IDC 5th
IE 19th – 20th
April '24
PREP 6th – 7th
IDC 9th
IE 23rd – 24th
May '24
PREP 4th – 5th
IDC 7th
IE 21st – 22nd
June '24
PREP 8th – 9th
IDC 11th
IE 25th – 26th
July '24
PREP 6th – 7th
IDC 9th
IE 23rd – 24th
August '24
PREP 3rd – 4th
IDC 6th
IE 20th – 21st
September '24
PREP 7th – 8th
IDC 10th
IE 24th – 25th
October '24
PREP 5th – 6th
IDC 8th
IE 22nd – 23rd
November '24
PREP 9th – 10th
IDC 12th
IE 26th – 27th
December '24
PREP 1st – 2nd
IDC 3rd
IE 17th – 18th
DISCOUNTED Accommodation
For your course & diving days!
CRYSTAL IDC – What’s included?
Our Crystal IDC package includes:
- PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
- EFR Instructor Course
- 3x FREE Specialty Instructor Courses: O2 Provider, Dive Against Debris & Shark Conservation!
- 1 FREE Teamteach after your IE
- Free Lunch throughout IDC program
- UNLIMITED Dives throughout your stay
- Personal set of scuba equipment throughout your stay
- FREE use of Dive Computer
- Crystal Dive T-Shirt
- Boat trips & refreshments for your dives
- Discounted Accommodation options
- 20 % Discount on dive equipment purchases with us (*excludes Garmin products)
Here’s a breakdown of the costs involved in taking your PADI instructor training
PADI IDC & IE Fees
PADI Instructor Development Course – 41,900 THB
(including Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) , O2 & additional FREE Instructor courses and lunches)
PADI Fees
There are a number of application and examination fees, all of which must be paid by the candidate directly to PADI.
2024 PADI Fees
PADI Instructor Exam – $AUS 1120
PADI Instructor Application – $AUS 331
EFR Instructor Application – $AUS 228
O2 Provider Instructor Application – $AUS 131
Total PADI Fees Payable Direct –$AUS 1,810
PADI IDC Materials
For your own set of PADI Instructor Manuals & Materials, you can purchase our IDC Crew Pack for 21,500 THB.
The latest PADI IDC materials consist of 2 parts- Digital materials and the physical crew packs
The Digital Materials crew pack includes:
IDC e-learning
PADI Guide to Teaching
Diving Knowledge Workbook
PADI Quizzes & Exam Booklets (Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster)
Project AWARE Specialty Instructor Outline
Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Instructor Outline
PADI Open Water Course Prescriptive Lesson Guides
These are all online components that can be completed even before arriving on Koh Tao.
The physical PADI IDC Crew Pack includes:
PADI Backpack
Open Water, Advanced, Rescue Diver, Divemaster Course Instructor Cue Cards
Dive Lesson Planning Slates [Confined and Open Water)
4 x PADI OW Dive Planning & Skill Practice Slate
AOW Deluxe Data Carrier with Colour Chart
We will provide these items to you when you get to Koh Tao.
You will also need your own EFR Instructor manual for the EFR Instructor course. You may purchase this from us for 3,500 THB.
Alternatively, you can purchase the 2024 Digital EFRI Crewpack which has all 3 Instructor Manual Guidelines, all Student materials AND your EFRI eLearning bundled together, which will save you study time here & give you a “ready to go” set for your first courses on your own – the price for this is 5,900 THB.
In addition you’ll also need a copy of the up-to-date PADI Instructor Manual which is included in the PADI Divemaster crew pack and is available as a free download from https://www.padi.com/mypadi/ for renewed PADI Divemasters.
Professional Level Insurance
We include a “Dive Assist” Insurance with all our Diving Lifestyle programs and insist ALL our Divemaster in training candidates hold a personal diving insurance. You can source your own from the wide range available on the market, or alternatively we can arrange the Dive Assist policy for you.
As you are completing a Professional level training course, you will be completing multiple dives over multiple days over multiple weeks. It is important you have an insurance policy that covers this type of diving.
DISCOUNTED Accommodation
For your course & diving days!
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Our Crystal Instructor Course Package includes:
PADI Assistant Instructor & Open Water Scuba Instructor Course,
3 x FREE Specialty Instructor Training: O2 Provider, Dive Against Debris, Shark Conservation …
Lunches throughout your IDC,
Unlimited diving throughout your stay
1 FREE Teamteach after your IDC
You will be able to travel the world, meeting interesting people, experiencing different cultures and visiting incredible places whilst working along the way.
There are few careers as rewarding as teaching scuba diving.
฿41,900
There are a number of additional application and examination fees, all of which must be paid by the candidate directly to PADI.
2024 PADI Fees
PADI Instructor Exam – $AUS 1120
PADI Instructor Application – $AUS 331
EFR Instructor Application – $AUS 228
O2 Provider Instructor Application – $AUS 131
Total PADI Fees Payable Direct –$AUS 1,810.00
PADI Instructor course
There are a number of additional application and examination fees, all of which must be paid by the candidate directly to PADI.
2024 PADI Fees
PADI Instructor Exam – $AUS 1120
PADI Instructor Application – $AUS 331
EFR Instructor Application – $AUS 228
O2 Provider Instructor Application – $AUS 131
Total PADI Fees Payable Direct –$AUS 1,810.00
