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Not dived lately?

If you have not dived within the last six months, a check dive may be required by the dive centre - one dive from the boat prior to starting your dive package.

If you have not dived for more than 12 months then a scuba review may be required.

This 'refresher' course is ideal to fine tune your skills and buoyancy - two dives conducted from the shore, includes equipment.

Please ensure that you take your logbook and dive card with you.

Check dive and Scuba Review

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PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

The PADI Instructor Development Course will provide you with the skills and knowledge to teach scuba diving worldwide.

Introducing you to the PADI system of diver education the IDC provides you with the tools to train scuba divers in the classroom, confined water and open water. Covering areas as diverse as risk management, teaching children, the business of diving and PADI standards and procedures, the IDC is designed to develop a rounded diving educator who can work anywhere in the world.

It is expected that candidates have sufficient knowledge of diving theory prior to the IDC, as no formal theory presentations are included in this course. Certification as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor is by successful completion of the PADI Instructor Examination scheduled at the end of the IDC.

Dive Course Prices and Information

Course Name Dates Online Price (£)
IDC Prep (1 day instructor preparation course) 26th Nov
75 Book Now
Emergency First Response Instructor (1 day First aid/CPR instructor course) 27th Nov
 209 Book Now
Instructor Development course 28th Nov-6th Dec
 595 Book Now
Instructor Examinations 7th-8th Dec
(Fees paid direct to PADI)
Course Name Dates Online Price (£)
IDC Staff Instructor Course (For existing PADI instructors wishing to gain next instructor level) 26th Nov-6th Dec
369 Book Now

Please note: If paying online by credit card there is a 2.95% surcharge.

Fees paid directly to PADI by candidates during IDC

IDC Registration £80

Instructor Examinations £345

Material Prices

IDC Crew Pack (purchased in resort) £350

IDC Staff Instructor (purchased in resort) £175

Course Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 18 years
  • PADI Divemaster or equivalent
  • Signed diving medical within previous 12 months
  • First Aid, CPR & CFC within last 24 months
  • Certified diver for minimum 6 months
  • 100 logged dives

If you require further information please contact iain.bouskill@ocean-college.com.