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Why
PADI Instructor Training with Dive Asia?
Seventeen good reasons
- To accommodate our IDC candidates, Dive Asia and its four
Course Directors provide dedicated Instructor Training in
English,
German and
Japanese together with language assistance and an efficient
International Job Placement Service.
- Since 1996 Dive Asia’s candidates have consistently achieved
the best I.E. pass rates in Thailand, with scores well above the
average.
- Dive Asia’s IDC/CDC Training Programs are well-proven and well-testet
in the field with more than 40 successful IDCs conducted during
the past five years, resulting in more than 500 Instructor Certifications
throughout South East Asia. Nothing substitutes experience when
it comes to diving!
- We have received both PADI's "Recognition for Excellence"
and “Outstanding Contribution to Instructor Development”
awards as the only IDC/CDC Center worldwide.
- A number of our past candidates have moved on to successful
careers as dive center owners, managers and PADI Course Directors.
- Your entire instructor-training takes place at Dive Asia’s
new PADI CDC Instructor Training Center in Kata, Phuket. Dive
Asia’s Career Development Center has been honored by PADI
to be among the first facilities to be awarded as a PADI 5 Star
Career Development Center (CDC) in South East Asia. Dive Asia
is the first and only CDC on Phuket.
- Dive Asia guarantees that its IDC Candidates get a one-step-ahead
career start, maximizing their opportunities in the diving industry:
Dive Asia was the first IDC/CDC in South East Asia to start using
the new PADI Open Water, Adventure Program, Rescue Diver, Experience
Program & Divemaster Course outlines/training materials for
instructor training.
- Dive Asia was also the first IDC/CDC to introduce Nitrox &
Rebreather Instructor Training to Phuket IDCs.
- Dive Asia was the first IDC/CDC to introduce the new IDC 2001
curriculum to Phuket IDCs March 2001!
- Our new CDC Instructor Training Center provides instructor
candidates with every possible convenience – candidate accommodation
in nice twin-share rooms, 20 x 20 meter swimming pool especially
designed for dive training, spacious classrooms, air fills, nitrox,
rebreathers, showers, change rooms and a poolside restaurant.
Our training center is located on a small hilltop overlooking
Kata Beach and is Phuket’s first and only dedicated instructor-training
facility.
- Free accommodation at our training center, in nice twin-share
rooms with bath, is included during the IDC for ALL candidates.
Daily breakfast and lunch at our poolside restaurant are also
included throughout the IDC.
- Our relaxed, low stress nine-days IDC program (basic IDCs are
only 7-8 days) is performance based and conducted in a friendly
and supportive atmosphere, where the main focus is on training
professional diving instructors, not only on how to pass the I.E.
- Major parts of a standard IDC preparation course are already
integrated with our IDC program, at no extra cost for the candidate.
- Our special I.E. pass-guarantee is free, without any conditions:
In the very unlikely event that you are unsuccessful in the IE
we will pay for your second IDC with us, including your accommodation,
breakfast and lunch!
- Tanks, weights and transfers are provided during the IDC, IE
and all pre-and post IDC training courses.
- Your Course Director is present throughout your Instructor
Examination.
- We have the best price, best value and best quality instructor
packages on the market, as well as a complete PADI
Instructor Career Program in place for all certification levels
from all diving organizations.
Candidate
Centered IDCs
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Our IDC emphasizes the importance of peer cooperation and encourages
team spirit, one of the single most important factors behind
a successful future as a diving professional.
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The IDC-Staff’s pledge is that you get the absolute best possible
support and back-up during the IDC, making it an efficient and
enjoyable experience. In this relaxed and well-tutored environment
you will benefit immensely from our program. To pursue our goal,
we limit the candidate/staff ratio to 4:1, although PADI IDC
Standards allow a ratio as high as 8:1.
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Our IDC Staff is available for questions and assistance when
preparing home assignments, presentations and general considerations.
This is a unique part of our program.
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We also know the importance of having IDC Staff Instructors
speaking your first language; available to clarify language
related questions, if needed.
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Furthermore all our instructor training centers facilities
are available to you throughout the IDC, including computers,
TVs, video machines, whiteboards, slide projectors, our complete
and updated PADI library, PADI materials, videos etc.
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During the IDC we include several additional staff and candidate
presentations. Our experience tells us, that what you actually
need to become successful, both during the IE and more importantly
afterwards out in the field, are extra knowledge development
and open water candidate teaching presentations, open water
control workshops and additional water skills practice.
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During your IDC, we will invite you for a Discover Rebreather
pool dive, using a Draeger Dolphin or Ray Rebreather. The Rebreather
dive will give you an exciting experience with the diving of
tomorrow.
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Extra Workshops in your IDC include: Rescue, Controlled Emergency
Swimming Ascent, Hovering, Buddy Breathing and how to control
large groups of students when conditions are less than favorable.
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Optional presentations include: Positive Approach Selling and
Career Tracking Tips for the Diving Professional.
It all adds to a perfect IDC learning environment! By providing
an above average service and support, we ensure that you can concentrate
fully on your IDC, turning you into a successful PADI Instructor!
Special
IE option for CDCs
Candidates enrolled in five pre-and/or post-IDC courses (Pre-study,
MFAI, Specialties etc.) OR candidates of a six-week career development
program who successfully complete a PADI IDC, conducted by the CDC,
may attend a PADI IE if they have been certified divers for at least
six months, have logged 60 dives and are certified PADI Assistant
Instructors (the AI course is part of the new IDC).
CDC candidates who successfully complete an IE and subsequently
meet the 100-logged-dive certification requirement will be certified
as PADI Instructors when their paperwork has been processed by PADI.
IDCs are not
all the same!
It all comes down to the right Course Director and CDC/IDC Center.
As a quality oriented IDC Candidate you should ask your Course Director
the following questions:
- How many Instructors trained?
- IE pass rates?
- Realistic IE pass guarantee without conditions?
- IDCs conducted at a PADI CDC - Career Development Center?
- A well-proven and well-tested program offered?
- Survey results from former IDC candidate questionnaires available?
- Basic IDC (7-8 days) offered or expanded career-oriented program?
- Realistic Job Placement service in place?
- How many Course Director candidates trained?
- Prior experience as an Instructor of CDs?
- Duration of IDC (most basic IDCs are conducted over 7-8 days)?
- Enriched Air (NITROX) Instructor Trainer experience?
- Rebreather Instructor Trainer experience?
- DAN Oxygen Instructor Trainer experience?
- IDC in your language available?
- IDC Staff Experience level?
- Special "How to prepare for the IDC" pamphlet and
consultations, at no extra cost?
- Special recommendation letter for each individual IDC Candidate?
- Personal "one-on-one" career consultations upon completion
of IDC/IE?
- Experience training Instructors at different locations and
countries?
Conclusion
A positive response to the above questions is your guarantee of
being taught by a well-qualified Course Director and ensures that
you get a quality IDC.
You may find basic IDCs available, but do they focus on your future
success as a professional diving instructor? These IDCs only attempt
to prepare you towards passing the IE.
Remember: The bitterness of reduced quality remains much longer
than the sweetness of a lower price. You are investing in a career,
not only in advice on how to pass a test. The real test takes place
in the field after the IE. That’s the kind of test our program prepares
you for.
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