Phi Phi PADI IDC Go-Pro
Diving Courses

Next IDC starts in May,June
Prerequisites: 100 Logged Dives - Be Certified as Open Water for 6 Month

What is the IDC?

Are you thinking about a change in career, or contemplating a move to tropical beaches, clear water, and cool breeze? Let Bent Posejpal and his team of Staff Instructors along with Moskito Diving on Phi Phi Island (PADI Five Star IDC Center) prepare you for an exciting new career in the field of recreational diving.

Our business is introducing people like you to a new career, helping to ensure your success. Since 1994, Bent has been offering some of the best professional level courses in the world, with a new approach to instructor training one that is already setting new standards for the dive industry. Since 1997 this unique program to southeast Asia, if not the world is now available  on Phi Phi.

The Instructor Development Course (IDC), and the Instructor Examination (IE) immediately following, teaches you how to teach people how to dive. Once licensed, you'll be qualified to teach up to divemaster level.

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You must....

• Have been certified (entry level) for at least 6 months, with 100 logged dives.
• Be certified as a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or an instructor from another organization.
• Have proof of CPR/First Aid training within the last 24 months.
• Have proof of a Medical examination within the last 12 months.
• Bring all certification cards and logbooks.

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Note: All PADI Materials are available at the Moskito Diving Center.

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Why Phi Phi?

Phi Phi Island is an ideal place with crystal clear water and white sandy beaches plus outstanding and convenient facilities with the classrooms only 30 meters away from the beach. The island has a very relaxed atmosphere about it which makes it a great learning environment and really drives home the feeling that your dream of working in a tropical paradise has finally come true.

What's so special about your IDC program?

One of the most important aspects of our course is the emphasis on real world training. We believe that almost any Course Director can give you enough knowledge to pass the IE if that is your only goal. However, your goal should be to understand the PADI system to the point where you can be a successful employee or owner diving professional.

What is the average passing rate for the IE?

World-wide the average is 89%. Here at Moskito diving to date we have a 100% pass rate.

Must I do the exams in English?

No, PADI has written exams in all of the major languages. They are also getting better about Asian languages as well, and we do have the exams in Thai. Also, it is possible to do your oral teaching presentations in your native tongue if you so desire.

Do we do the IE on Phi Phi?

PADI have at least two IE a year on Phi Phi, but once you have completed your IDC you can attend any IE if you can't do the one on the island.

When can I begin teaching

As soon as the paperwork from your IE has been processed by PADI. Depending on where your permanent address is, this could take between two and eight weeks.

Is it possible to 'fail' the IDC program?

No, it's is impossible to fail the IDC - unless you just don't show up - as the IDC is a course, not an exam. Our IDC stresses development. As a result, you can relax while learning, knowing that mistakes are part of the process. Although there are performance requirements for successfully completing the course, there are no time limitations, so you may continue to progress under your course director's guidance. The goal is to create a low stress environment in which you can learn to function as a PADI Instructor. This makes the IDC challenging, yet an enjoyable learning experience. The final evaluation of your knowledge and skills come later during the PADI Instructor Examinations.

Can I get a job in Thailand?

Yes, it is possible to work in this country at one of the many resorts, including here on Phi Phi Island, Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Tao. We will do our best to help you find a job here if you so choose, and we have been able to place most of our candidates.

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During your IDC Moskito Diving has a full team of professional Instructors to help you with all aspects of the course, these Instructors work full time in the diving industry, diving and teaching every day of the year. Sadly PADI will not let them do the IE for you but we are confident that after our IDC you will be more than just prepared for the IE you are a true professional Instructor.

Bent Posejpal Course Director

ABOUT BENT POSEJPAL, OUR COURSE DIRECTOR

Bent Posejpal, Our PADI Course Director, is a Norwegian National and has been living in Thailand since 1990.

Bent practically grew up diving, as his father owns a dive center in Norway and Bent has been working in the shop for as long as he can remember. His father was the first PADI Instructor in Norway, way back when. Bent has dived extensively in Norway both as a Navy diver and as a PADI Pro, as well as here in Thailand.

Bent became a PADI Instructor in 1988 and staffed many IDCs prior to becoming certified as a Course Director in 1994. Since then, he has conducted more than 75 IDC programs in Southeast Asia and around the world and has an extremely high referral rate among his former students.

Bent's talents also run to writing, and he has been published several times in Norwegian diving magazines, writing about upper-level education and about the wonderful diving to be found in Thailand's waters.

Bent speaks English like a native, as well as the Scandinavian Languages. If you want to get off on the right fin in your new career in diving, get Bent as soon as possible & meet Bent's twin brother on our next IDC. Bent Posejpal is one of the most experienced Course Directors in this part of the world and he will do his best to make sure that your learning experience is positive, fun, and rewarding. Our full-time in-house Course Director and Staff Instructors have an unsurpassed working knowledge of all levels of PADI courses, as they are teaching these very courses every day. This gives them valuable insight into the practical everyday situations all PADI professionals face. This experience, along with their language abilities, makes for one of the best instructional teams around. We teach in English, but we have support for the Scandinavian languages, German, French, Korean, and Japanese.

The first IDC on Phi Phi Island

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After completing all aspects of the IDC or the OWSI program, you are qualified to participate in the PADI Instructor Examination. This two-day program, directly following the IDC, will evaluate you in the areas as outlined below.

If successful in the IE, you will become certified as an Open Water Scuba Instructor.

The PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is conducted by staff members of PADI International, and not by your course director. This ensures impartiality and fairness during the testing process. Following your IDC, your immediate goal will be to pass the IE. During the last phase of your OWSI course, Bent will counsel you individually and give you his recommendation on whether or not you are ready to attend the IE. It is rare when he recommends a candidate does not attend an IE, but the counseling session is designed to help you make an informed and honest decision about your preparedness.

The Examiner's job is to pass the candidate, not to fail the future instructor. The Examiner will do everything possible to make sure that you get through the program successfully. Their function is similar to that of a video camera; they record what you do and give you a black and white score of your performance. Their job is not to teach the candidate anything as Bent has already taught you much more than what it takes to pass the exam. The exam is really just a formality. The Examiner's job is to double check that all of the information has been understood and that the candidates are ready to begin teaching on their own.

The IE consists of four parts. To get certified as a PADI Instructor, candidates must be successful in all four areas. If a candidate is unsuccessful in one or two areas, then that candidate must attend another IE and complete only that area in which he was unsuccessful. For example, if a candidate was only unsuccessful in the Open Water portion of the exam, then he or she would only redo and pay for that part at a later IE. This saves you both time and money.

The following is an overview of the required passing scores for the IE:

PART 1 - Diving Theory:

closed-book examinations with passing scores of 75% or higher on the following subjects:

• Physics
• Physiology
• Equipment
• General Skills and Environment
• Recreational Dive Planner
• Retest... only one allowed; two or more subjects failed or a failure on the retest results in non certification

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PADI System, Standards and Procedures:

Open book exam; passing score 75% or higher, as it is open book exam no retest allowed.

PART 2 - Confined Water:

• Teach one skill from the Open Water Course to fellow candidates acting as students. Passing score: 3.5 or higher on a scale from 1.0 - 5.0. One make up allowed if unsuccessful on the first attempt.

• Skill Evaluation Circuit: Candidates perform a circuit consisting of five skills from the PADI Open Water Course. Passing score is 17 total points and no skill below 3.0. A make up allowed if only one skill was below 3.0.

PART 3 - Knowledge Development Presentation:

Candidates evaluated on a sample teaching presentation. Specific assignments are made before the program. Passing score is 3.5 or higher (on a scale of 1.0 - 5.0). One retest allowed. Presentation should take between 5 - 10 minutes.

PART 4 - Open Water:

• Teach two skills from the Open Water Course to fellow candidates acting as students. Passing score - an average of 3.5 or higher on a scale from 1.0 - 5.0. Both scores are added together and then divided by two. No retest.

• Open Water Rescue Examination: Response, recovery, resuscitation, transport and equipment removal of a diver simulating unconsciousness on the surface in deep water.

• General Diving Skills Evaluation: An evaluation of general diving skills made by the staff during all confined and open water sessions.

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Areas of assessment include:

• Attitude: Consistent with professionalism and the educational goals of PADI
• Professionalism
• Dress
• Conduct
• Interaction with staff and candidates

Because several PADI courses require students to have CPR and First Aid training, becoming a Emergency First Response Instructor allows you to offer all inclusive programs. Students will not have to look elsewhere for the training they need. Also, since Emergency First Response is not diving specific, you can offer this training to all your customers, friends and family. The Emergency First Response Instructor Course is a two day program conducted right after the IE. We emphasize a positive class environment, where we show you how to help your students have a good time, ensuring easy learning. As a Emergency First Response Instructor you will be much more employable than the average instructor.

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If you would like to only do the Assistant Instructor course, you'll be qualified to teach the classroom portion of all PADI courses and some in-water teaching. As an AI you can then enroll in the OWSI course followed by the IE, giving you full teaching status.

You need to:

• Have been certified (entry level) for at least 6 months, with 60 dives logged.
• Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or leadership level in another organization.
• Have proof of CPR/First aid training within the last 24 months.
• Have proof of a Medical examination within the last 12 months.
• Bring all certification cards and logbooks.

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If you are already a certified PADI Assistant Instructor, or you are an instructor from another certification organization, then you will only need to complete the OWSI course and the IE to become a fully qualified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, able to teach up to the Divemaster level.

You need to:

• Have been certified (entry level) for at least 6 months, with 100 dives logged.
• Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or an Instructor from another training organization.
• Have proof of CPR/First aid training within the last 24 months.
• Have proof of a Medical examination within the last 12 months.
• Bring all certification cards and logbooks.

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Earning PADI Speciality Instructor rating allows you to teach a wide array of exciting courses in special interest areas. Besides giving you the chance to do your favourite type of diving, speciality diver courses allow you to share your interest and expertise with others. Many PADI Speciality courses are supported with video's and manuals which makes them easier to teach. Taking Speciality Instructor Training Courses with us provides you with practical experience for conducting these courses. The emphasize is on fun and in water application. Each course takes a day, and we schedule them after the EFR (Emergency First Response) program.

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Similar to the partnership between AI's and Instructors, IDC Staff Instructors work with Course Directors as important team members in the Instructor Training process. As a Staff Instructor you may staff instructor development programs and instructor level continuing education programs. You can also teach the PADI Assistant Instructor Course a responsibility only you and a PADI Course Director share.Our IDC Staff Course gives you at least two full days with the Course Director prior to an IDC, then you'll take part in a complete IDC program. Even if you don't have the goal of becoming a Course Director, the Staff Course gives you a real "vitamin injection" in your existing teaching techniques.

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NEXT IDC JAN-FEB 2008
IDC	8-15 JAn
IDC	5-13 Feb

The Instructor Examination and the Emergency First Response Instructor Course begin directly after the IDC finishes above. The Instructor Examination starts on Day 9 at 17:00 (5:00 PM). The course prices that follow are in US Dollars. Prices are subject to change without notice. Course prices do not include PADI materials.

Upper-level Course Prices
Assistant Instructor Course (AI)	4 Days	$580.00 US
Open Water Scuba Inst. (OWSI)	5 Days	$899.00 US
IDC Prep Course (PR)	2 Days	$200.00 US
Instructor Development Course	9 Days	$1190.00 US
Emergency First Response Instructor Course (EFRI)+CARE FOR CHILDEREN	1 Day	$374.00 US
Specialty Instructor Course (SI)	1 Day	$115.00 US
Master Scuba Diver Prep (MSDT)	5 Days	$593.00 US
IDC Staff Instructor Course	10 Days	$599.00 US
All courses include tanks and weights. Additional diving equipment is available for rent if booked well in advance
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Bonus Program Price List
Bonus IDC/EFRI	10 Days	$1,275.00 US
Bonus Plus* PR/IDC/EFRI	12 Days	$1,350.00 US
Gold Bonus IDC/EFRI/MSDT	17 Days	$1,968.00 US
Gold Bonus Plus* PR/IDC/EFRI/MSDT/O2	19 Days	$2,165.00 US
*We guarantee that any candidate taking a Plus* package will pass the IE. If not, we give a second IDC for FREE!
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PADI Asia-Pacific Price List
Instructor Examination Fee	$460.00 US
IDC Processing Fee	$165.00 Australian
PADI fees are the same in all areas serviced by PADI Asia-Pacific!
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Download our PADI Medical Form (74k)

Download our Instructor Course Application (24k)

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