Day 11 of the Instructor Development Course started with two topics in the classroom. The session looked the PADI ‘Rescue Diver’ and ‘Divemaster’ Courses from the instructors point of view.

This was followed up with some in depth looking at the training standards that apply during the teaching of these courses. This is additional preparation for the upcoming IE.

In the afternoon, the candidates (more…)

With the Instructor Examination lurking just around the corner, day 10 of the IDC we looked at PADIs “Adventures in Diving & Specialty programs & Master Scuba Diver” programs.

This was followed up in the morning with a presentation on running “Diver Retention Programs” which covers the “Scuba Review” & “Discover Local Diving” Programs.

The afternoon was spent with some new assignments for (more…)

Day 9 of this IDC was a short one – just two classroom sessions and the rest of the day off!

The first session of the day looked at “PADIs Continuing Education Philosophy”, during which the advantages of teaching courses beyond entry level was discussed.

The candidates also received some more ideas and information about they too can continue their own education once they have reached (more…)