PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course in Littlehampton, West Sussex
PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course
PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Centre based at Littlehampton Marina, West Sussex
Contact us for costs and dates
Help develop the next generation of diving instructors with the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course at Abyss Scuba School. Designed for Master Scuba Diver Trainers, this course builds on your teaching experience and prepares you to support instructor candidates as they develop their skills.
Working alongside a PADI Course Director, you’ll learn how instructor development is organised, how teaching presentations are evaluated and how to give clear, constructive feedback.
Course Highlights
Knowledge Development
Explore instructor development standards, course organisation and the responsibilities of an IDC Staff Instructor. Learn how to organise Assistant Instructor training and support the delivery of an Instructor Development Course.
Evaluation Training
Learn how to assess knowledge development, confined water and open water teaching presentations using PADI’s evaluation criteria. Practise identifying strengths, recognising areas for improvement and giving feedback that helps candidates progress.
Practical Training
Complete an initial assessment of your dive theory, standards knowledge, diving skills and teaching presentations.
You’ll then develop your instructor training skills by auditing an IDC or practising the required teaching components through the alternative course route. Your Course Director will confirm the format and schedule before you book.
Certification
After successfully completing the course requirements and assessments, you can apply for the PADI IDC Staff Instructor rating.
Once approved and meeting the relevant teaching status requirements, you can teach Assistant Instructor courses at authorised PADI centres and assist a Course Director with Instructor Development Courses.
Course Prerequisites
Minimum age: 18 years
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating
Emergency First Response Instructor rating
Current professional membership and the appropriate teaching status
Agreement to follow PADI standards and use the complete PADI teaching system
Medical clearance for diving signed by a physician within the previous 12 months
Your Course Director will check your qualifications, membership status and paperwork before confirming your place.
Working Towards Master Scuba Diver Trainer?
Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) is a professional rating awarded by PADI through an application process. To qualify, you must be a PADI Instructor with at least five qualifying PADI Specialty Instructor ratings and have issued at least 25 qualifying PADI diver certifications.
Once you meet the requirements, you can apply to PADI for the MSDT rating. Your application must be approved before you begin the IDC Staff Instructor course.
If you still need additional instructor specialties, our PADI Specialty Instructor courses can help you work towards this requirement. Contact us if you would like help checking your progress.
Pricing
Contact us for course costs and available dates.
We’ll confirm your training schedule, course price and any additional costs before you book.
Included
Required PADI course materials
Knowledge development and instructor development workshops
Evaluation training
IDC auditing or the agreed alternative teaching route
Course assessments
Guidance and feedback from your Course Director
Not Included
Equipment rental
PADI application and membership fees
Accommodation
Dive site entry
Boat fees
Air fills and transport arrangements will be confirmed with your Course Director.
Contact Us
Ready to help train future diving instructors? Contact Abyss Scuba School to discuss your teaching experience, check the entry requirements and find out about course costs and available dates.
