At the moment, we do not offer the IDC at our KK branch. However, you can join our friends over at Scuba Junkie Sipadan on the beautiful Mabul island!
We have been running IDC’s at our Mabul Beach Resort for over 10 years and have successfully delivered hundreds of PADI pro’s! We keep classes to a maximum of 8 students - with the average size a lot smaller - meaning each student gets the personal attention they need throughout the course. We have a fantastic team of experienced instructors, who will be more than happy to offer advice and guidance. The IDC is both rewarding, a lot of fun, and you will likely meet people who will become lifelong friends!
We'll guide you through the Instructor Development Course and not only give you the tools to pass your IE, but to also be an amazing instructor after the course is over. Past Scuba Junkie instructors have moved on to work in dive shops all over the world, to managing dive centres, and even started their own businesses! We can confidently say that both you and your future students will be happy you trained at Scuba Junkie!
FEBRUARY 2025: 19th Feb: Candidates latest date to be on Mabul 20th Feb to 2nd Mar: 11 day IDC prep 3rd & 4th Mar: 2 day Instructor Exam**
OTHER 2025 DATES: APR / MAY (30th Apr - 13th May 2025) NOVEMBER (17th- 30th November 2025) * Please contact us for more details!
** A minimum of two candidates will be required to run the IDC programme **PADI have yet to release the exact dates of the 2025 IE- the IE dates may be off by a day or two
what do i need to start?
To enroll in the PADI IDC you must: - Be at least 18 years old - Have a current medical form attesting to your diving fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months - Hold a leadership level diving certification such as PADI Divemaster - Hold a current Emergency First Response certificate obtained within the past 2 years (if you need to renew your EFR we can arrange this at an additional cost of RM495) - Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months - Have completed at least 100 dives
what will i do?
You’ll learn how to organise and present theory and knowledge development sessions, conduct skill development sessions in confined and open water and how to control open water dives. The program will prepare you to teach the full range of PADI core courses.
- The Instructor Development Course IDC (including prep, course, EFR Instructor Course & 2 Speciality Instructor qualifications): 11 Days The Instructor Exam (IE): 2 days *A minimum of two candidates will be required to run the IDC programme
Prefer to bring your own books? A discount of RM1250 will apply to those who wish to bring their own up to date version of the EFRi Manual & IDC Crewpak – don’t forget that up to date manuals are REQUIRED and you won’t be able to attend without the correct materials – it’s best to contact us if you’re not sure.
where can i go from here?
You might want to consider adding on a Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Prep package!
The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart from other dive instructors as it shows you take continuing education seriously and are committed to teaching a variety of courses (potential employers always look for instructors that are multi skilled!!
Once you have certified at least 25 students in any PADI course (including these specialties), you will be able to submit your MSDT application. This rating is the next step up the professional ladder and is a prerequisite for IDC Staff Instructor.
