There are many worldwide choices when it comes to taking you PADI IDC Scuba Diving Instructor Development Course and there are also many options within each area. When choosing where take your IDC we believe that a priority is to obviously choose a place with great diving, which is where Indonesia undoubtedly ticks all the boxes with the most diverse range of diving opportunities scattered across the archipelago. It is also a great idea to choose one of the major diving hubs as here you receive the best possible experience from Instructors and the largest exposure to actual fun divers and those taking PADI Courses. In addition these areas will also provide the most work opportunities for new Instructors starting out in the dive industry
Here in Indonesia the main tourist hubs would be Bali, Lombok (Gili Islands) and Komodo (Flores) and out of these the Gili Islands is by far the most popular amongst tourists and entry level divers alike. Situated off the northwest coast of Lombok, Indonesia, are three small islands called the Gili Islands. Characterized by powdery white beaches, beautiful clear blue waters and positioned perfectly for sunsets over Bali’s Mount Agung and sunrise over Lombok’s Mount Rinjani. The clear waters surrounding the islands and numerous dive sites make them a diver’s paradise. Efforts to preserve the Islands mean all forms of motorised transportation are banned, with horse carts and bicycles the chosen mode of transport.
What is the PADI Instructor Development Course?
The standard PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) teaches professional divers how to deliver all levels of the PADI curriculum in a fun and easy to understand way, whilst allowing professional Divemasters to incorporate their very own experiences into their future training programs. All aspects of the PADI IDC also focus on providing the safest possible experience to new and experienced divers.
Nowadays there is an online portion of the program which needs to be completed before certification. The online training is delivered through PADI’s eLearning® system with practical segments of the IDC, to introduced you to the complete PADI System of Diver Education. You learn to use your skills and knowledge as a professional dive educator. Here on the PADI IDC Gili Islands online segments are usually scheduled in line with the practical aspects of the course, which cover
- Knowledge development
- Practical application
- The Instructor Examination
Do I need any prior diving knowledge?
The prerequisites for embarking on IDC are the same whoever you decide to take your training with and are as follows:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor, PADI Divemaster, or be an instructor with another recreational dive organization.
- Be fit for diving and submit a medical form signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
- Have been a certified diver for at least six months
- Logged at least 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to the IDC.
- Logged at least 100 dives prior entering the Instructor Examination (IE).
- Submit proof of CPR & First Aid training within the last 24 months.
- Be ready to change your life and have some life changing experiences.
How do I choose the best company to train with?
There are several factors which you need to take into consideration before selecting a Course Director and dive operator to train for your IDC with. Listed below are the 10 most important factors that we believe candidates should look for:
- What do you want to do once you complete your courses and exams
- The experience of the Course Director
- IDC accommodation and facilities (do you need wifi access, do you have your own room?)
- What is the potential for work after you pass
- Does the Course Director offer an IDC Preparation program
- What do previous IDC students say about the IDC course and the Course Director and staff?
- If I fail my IE can I stay on and resit the next one.
- Are there recompression chambers nearby
- How does the Course Director answer your IDC Questions
Why should I choose Trawangan Dive for my IDC?
At Trawangan Dive we provide answers to the 10 most important factors above and we even go beyond that. Below are some of the reasons why Trawangan Dive is your best choice for PADI IDC in the Gili Islands:
- Holly Macleod our Course Director has over 18 years of knowledge and experience to pass on to you. Holly has issued over 3000 Instructor level certifications, whilst being awarded the Platinum and Elite 300 PADI Instructor trainer awards for the past seven years.
- You will become a well rounded instructor, capable of delivering world class training while ensuring you meet the needs of guests at the same time. This makes you highly employable and sought after.
- One trait unique to us is that you are able to gain teaching experience while you are still training by shadowing one of our qualified instructors as they teach classes.
- We pride ourselves in our high levels of professionalism, exceptional training facilities and a relaxing and friendly environment at the only ever 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) in Gili Trawangan.
- We go over and above the just IDC by offering extra workshops namely, Rescue, CESA, DSD, Navigation and Search and Recovery and many more.
- We provide travel and visa advice and assistance
- Our Course Director and IDC Staff Instructors are present at the Instructor Exam (IE) to support you before, during and after certification.
- We use one of the most beautiful local dive sites on Hans Reef as our primary open water training site. It is located minutes away from the dive centre and offers crystal clear waters and varying conditions suited to all levels of training.
How much does all this cost?
Training for your PADI IDC in Gili Indonesia is a priceless experience. You will receive top of the range training in a friendly and relaxing environment from some of the best divers and diving instructors out there. This experience is all about you, ensuring that you receive the best possible instruction and that you leave (some have never left, deciding to join us as staff and help develop future instructors) with the best knowledge and a worldwide network of professionals and friends. The basic course is $1450, which is a highly competitive price considering the expertise and facilities involved in running the program. It is most likely not the cheapest option around, but is highly cost effective considering all factors involved in your personal development.
What else can we say?
Other things to consider about taking the program in the Gili Islands with Industry Award Winning Multiple Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod is that you will gain a wealth of experience from Holly who has previously worked in a variety of different world wide diving destinations including Honduras, Thailand, Australia, UK, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Singapore. Holly has issued over 3000 PADI Instructor level certifications and been awarded Platinum & Elite 300 status year upon year for the past 7 Years.
The entire program is fully conducted by Holly and takes place at the only ever 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) to be established on Gili Trawangan, offering the absolutely highest rated training facilities available within the recreational diving industry
As well as the required PADI Online portion of the IDC, Holly also offers their very own Gili IDC online preparation, allowing prospective candidates to get started early before they arrive. This is followed by an onsite 4 day preparation program address any possible questions and reviewing segments of the PADI Divemaster Course.
Professional divers can find out more about the PADI IDC Indonesia by checking the Gili IDC Reviews online or simply contacting Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod at