PADI IDC

As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor you’ll be able to teach

• PADI Scuba Diver/Open Water Diver
• PADI Adventure Diver/Advanced Open Water Diver
• PADI Rescue Diver
• PADI Divemaster
• PADI Advanced Snorkeler (Skin Diver)
• PADI Discover Scuba Diving
• PADI Seal Team and Bubblemaker
• PADI Re-Activate and Discover Local Diving
• PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Diver
• PADI AWARE Specialist
• PADI AWARE Dive Against Debris Diver
• PADI AWARE Coral Reef Conservation

Why choose us?

You’ll be taught by our Platinum Course Director at one of the largest certifying dive schools in the world. Experience our beachfront location with world class training facilities including four crystal clear training pools and a fleet of dive boats taking you to the best dive sites Koh Tao has to offer. We also have a full time, on site, designated Pro Development team to help guide you on your journey to becoming a PADI Pro!

Your Course Director

Darren Schlotter – Darren originally from England took over the running of the IDC’s in June 2024 and achieved his PADI Platinum Course Director status before the end of that same year. Having worked full time for Ban’s for over 10 years, teaching a whole host of recreational courses, Darren has a wealth of teaching experience and has also dove in exotic locations such as Egypt, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Dominican Republic, Australia and Greece.

Darren was a Financial Analyst & Portfolio Manager in his previous career and draws upon that experience to help his IDC candidates plan their path within the industry utilising business planning, marketing and social media management techniques, while still keeping his IDC’s fun and interactive.

The IDC is two courses in one.

The IDC consists of two courses combined – Assistant Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor. It is designed to introduce techniques for teaching in a classroom, a confined water environment and also in open water. You will practice more advanced dive theory, as well as perfect the demonstration quality scuba skills you first mastered on your PADI Divemaster course. In addition, at Ban’s, we schedule time during the IDC program for Emergency First Response Instructor Training and include Oxygen Provider Instructor Training.

You will be introduced to the entire PADI system of diver education as well as the latest Business & Marketing trends in the industry. We will, also look at environmental concerns and make sure you understand the standards and risk management knowledge necessary for a qualified PADI Scuba Diving Instructor.

On completion of the IDC, PADI’s external examiners will make sure you meet the required standard, in the 2 day PADI Instructor Examination (IE).

Download full schedule and info pack HERE

PADI IDC Prerequisites

• Hold a PADI Divemaster or Assistant Dive Instructor qualification with current membership of PADI, or an equivalent leadership level certification with another training organization
• Have proof of 60 logged dives (100 logged dives to go through to the IE)
• Have medical clearance of fitness to dive, signed by a doctor within the past 12 months
• Hold proof of first aid/cardio-pulmonary resuscitation training within the last 24 months
• Have been a certified diver (Open Water Diver course or equivalent) for at least six months
• Be at least 18 years old

To join an IE, in addition to the above you must have proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives and have successfully completed the Dive Instructor Development Course (IDC)

Lets get started…

You’ve made your decision and signed up for your IDC at Ban’s so what should you do next?

• Make sure you have a working Laptop, MacBook or Tablet for the duration of the IDC & IE
• Complete your e-learning as soon as possible (preferably before the start of the IDC)
• Review the Dive Knowledge Workbook and Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving to help your Dive Theory understanding
• Study the Dive Theory Notes sent to you by your Course Director to further aid your knowledge development in Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Dive Skills & Decompression Theory
• Join our Google Classroom where you will have access to Pre-IDC practice exams and other useful information
• Familiarise yourself with the PADI Instructor Manual & PADI Guide to Teaching
• Make sure you can access your PADI Pro account online