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PADI IDC Instructor Development Course & Instructor Exam
 
 
If you are considering becoming a PADI Instructor then the Canary Islands and Blue Explorers are the perfect choice . As they are part of Spain, you need no entry visa for Gran Canaria and the other Islands if you hold a European passport. The flying time from the rest of Europe is never more than four hours. Gran Canaria is also accessible by sea. A regular ferry service runs between Cadiz on the southern tip of Spain and Las Palmas, the capital city.
 
For more information about the PADI IDC and IE here on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria contact us on idc@blue-explorers.com
PREREQUISITES:

  • 100 Dives*
  • Current Medical Certificate
  • PADI Divemaster or equivalent
  • 6 Months as a certified diver*
    At least 18 years old

    *With 60 logged dives and 6 months as a qualified diver the candidate can participate in the IDC but cannot be certified at an IE until they have met both requirements. Prerequisites for the PADI Emergency First Response Instructor Course are : successfully complete an IDC or be a certified PADI Divemaster and hold a current CPR and First Aid qualification. Prerequisites for IDC Staff Instructor are : be a current PADI MSDT
EQUIPMENT - needed for water skills

  • Fins, Mask, Snorkel
  • BCD
  • Regulator, Octopus, Pressure Gauge, Depth Gauge
  • Watch, Knife
  • Wet Suit, Weight System



The basic structure of the IDC course (example 2003 course)

  • November 27 and 28 2003 IDC Staff instructor course;
  • November 29 (5 days) is the Assistant Instructor course (IDC 1st part);
  • December 4 (5 days) Open Water Scuba Instructor course (IDC 2nd part);
  • December 9 Instructor Examination;
  • December 11 EFR Instructor course:
  • December 12 DAN Oxygen Provider and DAN Oxygen Instructor course:
  • December 13 Specialties.
Course fees

  • For Divemasters the price is 795 Euros;
  • For Assistant Instructors who are renewed and insured and have completed the Assistant Instructor course under the NEW 2001 curriculum the price is 500 Euros and in this case must attend only the 5 days OWSI course starting on the 22nd;
  • IDC Staff course costs 600 Euros (candidates must be current teaching status and insured MSDT);
  • EFR Instuctor 210 Euros;
  • DAN O2 Provider 210 Euros;
  • DAN O2 Instructor 210 Euros;
  • To be certified on any DAN Instructor course you must also be a member of DAN and this costs 66 Euros and it includes the basic membership with diving insurance for 365 days;
  • If you are not yet DAN O2 Provider you can do the Provider course on the first day and the Instructor course the next day and pay for each course individually.

Each candidate will also have to pay the IDC registration fee to PADI of 149.66 Euros AND the IE Course fee of 512.93 Euros. These funds can be paid to PADI in Advance.

 

PAYMENTS PROCEDURES



Candidates who wish to do so can order all the required materials from us at the prices quoted above and this will need to be done AT LEAST one month in advance of coming here. We can accept no responsibility for items that have become lost in the post or otherwise delayed.

PAYMENTS TO PADI : In order to take part in an IE (Instructor Examination) all candidates must pay the IDC Registration and IE total fee of 662.59 Euros. This payment can be made by credit card on the first day of the course. Alternatively, by money transfer to PADI EUROPE, address Oberwilerstrasse 3 Hettlingen - SWITZERLAND. BANK : Credit Suisse Bank, Agency : Winterthus, Account number 803 252-41 BLZ 4971. Amount : 662.59 Euros, in respect of : IDC, Blue Explorers Dive Center Gran Canaria fees + IE, date + candidate name

If payment is made by bank transfer, it is required that you bring a copy of the transfer receipt

 

 
 
 
 

 

For more information about the PADI IDC and IE here on the Canary Island of Gran Canaria contact us on idc@blue-explorers.com

 
 

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