IDC Courses
IDC Courses
Become a PADI Pro with Red Sea Diving Safari
IDC stands for ‘Instructor Development Course’. It is made up of the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course taught by our Course Director, and finishing with the PADI Instructor Examination (IE) which is held by a PADI examiner. Whether you want to make a career out of Scuba Diving and share your passion with others, or whether you simply want to develop your own skills, you will find the PADI Instructor Course very rewarding. Choosing where to complete your IDC can be hard and there are many factors to consider such as cost, timing, location and their Course Director. We aim to provide a comfortable, professional location for you to enjoy your PADI IDC which is fun, but also safe and meeting the highest PADI standards.
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IE dates are published by PADI throughout the year and our IDC course runs for the 19 days preceding the IE. Our IDC courses are held at our PADI 5* IDC Center, Marsa Nakari with our PADI Course Director Hossam Abdelaziz. During the course you will revise and practice the theory and practical skills you have completed throughout your SCUBA education as well as how to teach them to others to demonstration standard. Most importantly you will learn how to communicate with your students, how to detect and correct problems they face, and how to help them succeed, all using PADI’s fundamentals of teaching. You will spend time in the classroom, in confined and open water.
WHY CHOOSE RSDS FOR YOUR IDC?
Red Sea Diving Safari has been operating in the Southern Red Sea for more than 30 years and are considered the pioneers of diving in the region. We are committed to providing the highest quality teaching standards as well as an environment which will help you achieve your maximum potential. Our IDC courses take place in Marsa Nakari, one of our three locations, which is a busy dive operation. The house reef is just a few steps from the shore, with easy access to completing all your in-water training, in the warm, clear water of the Red Sea. Our theory sessions take place in our IDC classroom and accommodation is available on site, offering you a comfortable stay. Our small, personal team will look after you and by the end of your course you will feel like one of the RSDS family. Marsa Nakari is also the location for some of the IEs so you have the chance to complete your assessment process in a familiar and comfortable environment.
OUR COURSE DIRECTOR
Hossam Abdelaziz, our resident Course Director, has been diving for 25 years and working with Red Sea Diving Safari for more than 15 years, in our three locations. He is managing the training and development department and has been running IDC courses on site since 2021. He is a Self-Reliant Trainer, Sidemount Trainer, Adaptive Techniques Specialty Trainer and Dive Against Debris Instructor, as well has holding a variety of other specialties. He is also a PADI TecRec instructor. Hossam conducts courses in English and Arabic. Red Sea Diving Safari are proud of Hossam for offering the highest standards of teaching according to the PADI standards, and providing a solid foundation for future PADI Pros.
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IDC Preparation Program
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Prerequisites
- PADI Dive Master
- Duration3-5 days
- Age18+
- Learning MaterialIDC Crew-pack
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
Assistant Instructor
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Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster
- Duration40 hours
- Age18+
- Learning MaterialIDC Crew-pack
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
- Module 1: Academic Training
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Programs
- Developing Knowledge Development Presentations
- Teaching Project AWARE and Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialties
- Teaching in Confined Water
- Conducting Open Water Training Presentations
- Module 2: Independent Study
- Knowledge Development
- Module 3: Practical Application
- Confined Water and Open Water Teaching Presentations
- Standards Exam
- Dive Rescue Skills Assessment
- Teach academic presentations under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
- During confined water dives, present initial skills training under the direct supervision of a PADI Instructor
- Evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor
- Teach and certify PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Divers under the direction of a PADI Instructor
- Teach Project AWARE Specialty courses
- Teach the AWARE Coral Reef Conservation specialty course
- Conduct PADI Discover Scuba Diving experiences in a pool or confined water
- Conduct PADI Seal Team AquaMissions
- Teach PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty courses under the direction of a PADI Instructor after earning the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Instructor rating
OWSI Course
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Prerequisites
- PADI Assistant Instructor
- Duration90 hours
- Age18+
- Learning MaterialIDC Crew-pack
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
- Two confined water teaching presentations
- Two knowledge development presentations
- One open water teaching presentations integrating two skills
- Course Orientation
- Dive Industry Overview
- General Standards and Procedures
- The Role of Media and Prescriptive Teaching
- Legal Responsibility and Risk Management
- PADI Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver Course
- Adaptive Teaching
- The PADI Continuing Education Philosophy
- Business Principles for the Dive Instructor
- Adventures in Diving Program
- Specialty Diver Courses and Master Scuba Diver Program
- Rescue Diver Course
- Divemaster Course
- Diver Retention Programs
- How to Teach the RDP (Instructors from recreational diver training organizations other than PADI must complete.)
- Performing all 24 dive skills listed on the Skill Evaluation.
- Performing a facedown, nonstop swim for 800 metres/yards using a mask, snorkel and fins.
- During the course you’ll need to demonstrate competency in Dive theory by passing a five-part theory exam scoring 75% on each part.
IDC Course (AI & OWSI)
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Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster
- Duration8-11 days
- Age18+
- Learning MaterialIDC Crew-pack
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
- PADI Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops
- Learning, Instruction and the PADI System
- Risk Management and Diver Safety
- The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor
- Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling
RSDS IDC Silver Package
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Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster
- Duration12
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
Our packages are designed to help you get the most from your professional development and IDC experience. Combining various elements of our pro courses gives you great value and makes the best use of your time with our Course Director.
The silver package includes:
- IDC Prep (2-5 days)
- IDC
- Emergency First Response Instructor Course
RSDS IDC Gold Package
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Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster
- Duration14
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
Our packages are designed to help you get the most from your professional development and IDC experience. Combining various elements of our pro courses gives you great value and makes the best use of your time with our Course Director.
The gold package includes:
- IDC Prep (2-5 days)
- IDC
- Emergency First Response Instructor Course
- Nitrox and O2 Provider Instructor Courses
RSDS IDC Platinum Package
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Prerequisites
- PADI Divemaster
- Duration16
- Age18+
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
Our packages are designed to help you get the most from your professional development and IDC experience. Combining various elements of our pro courses gives you great value and makes the best use of your time with our Course Director.
The platinum package is our ultimate package, and includes:
- IDC Prep (2-5 days)
- IDC
- Emergency First Response Instructor Course
- Six PADI specialty instructor courses
RSDS Step to the Pro Package!
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Prerequisites
- PADI Rescue Diver, 40 logged dives before starting the course, 60 logged dives by Divemaster certification, Medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months, EFR Primary & Secondary Care (CPR & First Aid) training or equivalent within the last 24 months
- Duration28
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
Our packages are designed to help you get the most from your professional development and IDC experience. Combining various elements of our pro courses gives you great value and makes the best use of your time with our Course Director. This course takes you from being a recreational diver through to being a Pro, and includes:
- PADI Divemaster Course
- IDC
- EFR Instructor Course
RSDS Zero to Hero Package
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Prerequisites
- None
- Duration60
- Age18+
This is a unique package for those who are not certified divers but want to spend time learning to dive and following through the PADI educational system, developing and learning to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
The package includes:
- PADI Open Water Course
- PADI Advanced Open Water Course
- PADI Rescue Diver Course
- PADI EFR Course
- PADI Divemaster Course
- PADI IDC
- PADI EFR Instructor Course
Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT)
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Prerequisites
- PADI OWSI
Certified at least 25 PADI Divers
- PADI OWSI
- Duration3-5 days
- Age18+
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart as a dive instructor who takes continuing education seriously and is committed to teaching a variety of courses. (Potential employers like this.) Being an MSDT signifies that you've got the experience and certifications to offer all the training a diver needs to become a Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate recreational diver rating.
Our MSDT Program includes 5 specialty instructor courses to enable you to achieve the rating of MSDT. This rating is the next step up the professional ladder and is a prerequisite for IDC Staff Instructor as well as for many TecRec Instructor ratings.
Specialty Instructor
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Prerequisites
- PADI IDC course
- Duration1 day
- Age18+
- Learning MaterialVaries
- Scuba Gearstandard scuba equipment
EFR Instructor Course
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Prerequisites
- EFR Primary & Secondary Care training within the past 24 months
- Duration2 days
- Age18+
- Learning MaterialEFR Instructor Start-up Kit
- Scuba Gearbasic scuba gear
- Presenting course content.
- Encouraging self-discovery in students.
- Evaluating student understanding and skill mastery during hands-on skills practice.
- Managing effective scenario-based learning experiences.
IDC AND IE DATES 2024/ 2025
IDC Start Date | IDC End Date | IE Start Date | IE End Date | Location |
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17.11.2024 | 05.12.2024 | 07.12.2024 | 08.12.2024 | Marsa Nakari |
20.01.2025 | 11.02.2025 | 13.02.2025 | 14.02.2025 | Marsa Nakari |
24.04.2025 | 13.05.2025 | 15.05.2025 | 16.05.2025 | Marsa Nakari |
30.06.2025 | 24.07.2025 | 26.07.2025 | 27.07.2025 | Marsa Nakari |
30.08.2025 | 18.09.2025 | 20.09.2025 | 21.09.2025 | Marsa Nakari |
16.11.2025 | 04.12.2025 | 06.12.2025 | 07.12.2025 | Marsa Nakari |
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