Things To Consider Before Doing Your PADI IDC
The PADI IDC or Instructor Development Course is a professional level course that will provide its students with the training and qualifications to take on teaching roles in diving schools around the world. It is intended for people who are serious about becoming professional diving instructors and who want to study a course that will give them the knowledge and experience to teach others through the PADI system.
You should carefully consider your motives before you take the PADI IDC. It will require a lot of hard work to successfully complete the IDC training therefore it is essential that you are sure you are fully committed to becoming a professional diving instructor before you spend your time and money on the IDC. You should take some time to think about your future as an instructor and whether you are suitable for a role that will involve both diving and teaching.
It is also sensible to consider whether you have the ability to do well in the course. You need to be a good diver and to have the capacity to understand the theoretical aspects of the course. You may want to purchase some of the books that are used during the IDC in order to get an idea of what is required before you commit to taking the course.
You will need to be able to conduct a substantial amount of independent study at home before you travel to the dive center where you will be taking the practical and classroom parts of the course. You should be sure that you will be able to manage this independent learning before you sign up for the IDC and that you have allowed yourself enough time to complete the required study.
You will need to complete certain prerequisites before you can take the IDC. You should take some time to consider whether you are ready for the IDC. If you do not have the necessary qualifications or diving experience to enter the course, or if you do not feel ready you take on the challenge of the IDC then you should take some more time to prepare.
If you have decided that the IDC is the right course for you, then you should think about where you want to study. There are many PADI centers around the world where you can take the course. You should also think about whether you want to study both sections of the IDC at the same time or to take them separately with a break in between.