What to Expect as a Diving Instructor

An Experience Like No Other!

If you’re looking for an IDC on a stunning island, hop on a fast boat ride from Bali’s mainland and become part of the Legend Diving family. We host IDC sessions every month at our two 5 star IDC Centres on the beautiful twin islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.

Our team is committed to running a PADI Instructor Development Course with the highest level of care and professionalism. We strive to achieve more than simply helping you pass your Instructor Exam. Our PADI Go Pro Programs, Divemaster Internships, and IDCs are designed to transform you to become a successful instructor. We focus on enhancing your knowledge, boosting your self-confidence, and equipping you with the skills to guide your future students into becoming confident divers. Exploring the underwater world and extending that passion to others is incredibly rewarding. Becoming a PADI Instructor will let you live out your dreams, working all around the world with salt in your hair and sunlight on your skin! Having fish and coral as your fellow coworkers is an amazing way to escape from the monotony of a 9-5 office life. As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, you will be part of an elite group of highly sought-after dive professionals. Those who have completed the program will be able to show that they have the credentials to teach others the art of Scuba diving. This is something that is earned through dedication and perseverance.

Why Choose Our Course

Your IDC Nusa Lembongan Benefits

Our IDC program covers your EFRI training together with a wide range of benefits. You’ll have access to fantastic seminars and an exciting add-on for Marine Conservation, ensuring your experience is truly memorable.

• IDC preparation • Educational resources and instructional videos • 2 days of divemaster theory and skills circuits alongside • Extra Complimentary Workshops, Hands-On Scenarios, and Emergency Response Training • Guaranteed group sizes 6:1 for more attentive guidance • Free-flow coffee, tea, drinking water, & Free Wifi • Early Bird discount for two months in advance booking 10% off • 10% Discount if you book 2 persons for the IDC • 10% discount for pursuing your Divemaster training at Legend Diving • Dive Trip at Manta Point • 10 dives available 2 weeks prior/after IDC
The Emergency First Responder Instructor Course and Emergency O2 Provider Specialty are included in your IDC package. We believe these two courses are essential to your success as an instructor. The EFR Instructor course as a whole will cover primary care (CPR), secondary care (First Aid), automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to care for children. First, we will go over course structure, standards, sequencing, and the teaching system. Your goal is to create a comfortable learning environment that is both fun and educational. Though this is a serious topic, it is still important to make it an enjoyable experience for your students. Throughout the course, there will be a combination of independent study and classroom sessions led by your course director. In addition, we will conduct a series of simulations to further prepare you. This will be your chance to show us your teaching style and how you will evaluate your students. Lastly, the Emergency O2 Provider Specialty will show you how to properly provide oxygen in the event of an emergency. We will familiarize ourselves with the different kinds of equipment, as well as run through different emergency scenarios. This is especially valuable as many countries, including Australia, require this knowledge to operate as a dive professional.

Who Can Join?

AGE & EXPERIENCEMust be at least 18 years old
CERTIFICATIONSDivemaster or its equivalent
HEALTH REQUIREMENTSPhysically fit for scuba diving
SKILLS REQUIREDEFR | CPR & FIRST AIDCertificationCurrent Within Last 24 Months

What’s Your Training Looks Like

PADI IDC Indonesia Course Structure

Our PADI IDC Indonesia program is done over 15-16 days. This will allow us the flexibility to concentrate on your development as a PADI Dive Instructor. You’ll get the individual attention needed to give you the confidence and skill to succeed. Throughout the course of your IDC, your schedule

will be mostly made up of half days in our air-conditioned classrooms and the other half in the pool for practical sessions. We will focus on realistic teaching techniques, with extra practical sessions added on top of the basic PADI curriculum. For example, we’ll run a Discover Scuba Dive simulation where you’ll take out your fellow classmates for a dive as if they are doing it for the first time. You’ll draw from the extensive experience from your Course Director to become the best you can be! The PADI Instructor Development Course is divided into two parts: the Assistant Instructor Course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor program. These two together make up the IDC, which will culminate with you attending an official Instructor Examination – the final step to earning your PADI Instructor certification.
You will create presentations for your fellow IDC candidates based on topics varying from open water, advanced open water, and other courses. This is to help you gain familiarity with teaching in a classroom setting. Besides, it is a practical exercise that will expand your breadth of knowledge and help fill in any gaps in your knowledge. Thus, you will be able to be a more prepared instructor after passing your exam.
In this section, we will learn how to conduct the PADI Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, Experience, and Specialty Diver Programs. This is also where you will learn to become an Emergency First Response Instructor. Overall, you’ll master the understanding of the goals, philosophy, and benefits of each course. Additionally, we’ll also go over the marketing and promotion aspects for each course.

Select Your Dive Day

PADI IDC Schedule

It’s right! We’re hosting IDC courses each month all year long! If you want to dive in Bali, escape the crowds, and experience some world class diving, you’ve come to the right place. Feel free to reach out for more information about our next start dates.

Events

What’s included or excluded

Take a look at our e-book to explore the IDC program in depth.

Everything You Need to Know

PADI IDC Nusa Lembongan FAQ

Indonesia is the best place in the world to do your IDC. It’s a nation made up of more than 17,000 islands, and even more dive sites! There are hundreds of dive shops all across the country – all looking to potentially hire you! The living costs here are extremely low, the average meal here costs only $3, and you can get a decent place for only $250 a month. A dollar can go a long way here. It can be hard to choose where exactly in Indonesia to do your IDC. Narrowing your decision down to Nusa Lembongan is one of the best choices you will make. Not only will you be able to enjoy life on this idyllic tropical island, you’ll also be able to enjoy amazing diving with crystal clear waters and an incredibly healthy coral reef. You’ll be able to see the majestic Manta ray year-round, not to mention the elusive Mola mola. Be prepared to relax on the beach with an ice-cold beer after a day of diving. The sunsets are spectacular too! Nusa Lembongan is only a 30-minute boat ride from the tourist hub of Bali. With over 300 planes landing at Denpasar International Airport daily, this is a very easy-to-reach destination wherever you are in the world. We get IDC Candidates coming to us from the Netherlands to Singapore. You’ll be able to form close bonds alongside your fellow IDC Students, and may even leave with a friend from the other side of the world!
Legend Diving is one of the top 5 star IDC centers in Nusa Lembongan. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard of professionalism, safety, and customer service. By doing your IDC with us, you’ll be able to pick up on things that make a well-run dive center. Whether it be our organized schedule, which is regularly updated according to tides and guest bookings. To our patience with guests, carefully accommodating different skill levels and backgrounds. As well as our well-maintained facilities and serviced equipment. We believe these things will help translate into a successful future career as a dive professional. Furthermore, because our dive center is run under a paperless system, you will be able to access your learning materials upon signing up through the eLearning program. Ample time to prepare will translate to a higher score on your Instructor Examination. Upon completion of your IDC, we our reputation will benefit your career opportunities. We can also help with CVs and recommendations, as well as connections to dive centers around the world.
Before coming to the beautiful island of Nusa Lembongan, Bali, for your PADI IDC Indonesia, we recommend you do the necessary preparations. Look back on your Divemaster training and review the core theory topics: physics, physiology, equipment, dive skills, the environment, and the recreational dive planner. If possible, practice the 24 skills from your Divemaster course, as well as rescue exercise 7. Once you sign up for your PADI IDC Indonesia, you will be able to access the eLearning program for sections of the Assistant Instructor Course. This will allow you to go over and preview certain topics at your own relaxed pace. It will help you save time, and allow you to concentrate on areas in which you need more help once you are on site. Please purchase the following materials and prepare the necessary paperwork. Doing so will help prevent any issues along the way. Required Materials: • PADI Dive Instructor Manual (paper or digital version) • Guide to Teaching with hologram • Necessary cue cards • Confined water lesson preparation slate • Open water lesson preparation slate • Open Water Diver quizzes and final exams • Rescue Diver final exams • Divemaster final exams • Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving • Diving Knowledge Workbook • eRDPml and RDP with instructions for use booklet • How to use and choose dive computers • Full set of scuba gear (can be rented from us for free) • SMB, Whistle, cutting tool, and pocket mask • Laptop (preferred), tablet or smartphone • Compass and dive computer Required Paperwork: • Logbook with at least 90 open water dives (100 needed by time of IE) • Two passport-size photographs • Medical statement from physician (in the last 12 months) • PADI C-Cards (Open Water to Divemaster) • Copies of all non-PADI certifications • Proof of CPR and First Aid Training within the last 2 years • Holographic decal from your IDC crew pack During your two days of free preparation on-site, we can go over any lapses in knowledge you may have. Your Course Director will also work alongside you with practice exams so that you know what to expect.
The end of your 15-16 day IDC Lembongan will end with an official Instructor Exam. This is conducted over a 2 day span by official PADI Examiners. You’ll be able to demonstrate all that you have learned with us in this crucial period. Furthermore, you’ll be evaluated on your knowledge and skills based on a sit-down exam and a series of practical demonstrations. The instructor exam is designed to be as fair and consistent as possible. The goal is to evaluate whether the instructor candidate has met the standards required to become a PADI Instructor. Those who have learning difficulties or if materials are not in their native language can have provisions made. Let us know if you have any specific needs. After having completed the instructor examination, you will become a full-fledged PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor! You’ll be able to conduct all PADI courses and programs from Discover Scuba Dives up to training Divemasters. In the future, you can continue your training by acquiring specialty instructor ratings, as well as moving your way toward becoming a Master Scuba Diver Instructor. An MSDT certification will consist of learning to teach 5 different PADI specialties. It usually takes 3-4 days and can be arranged to follow your PADI IDC Indonesia if interested.

Reviews

“I did my divemaster in the dive shop, liked it so much that I’ve decided to take my IDC here. The team is great, the dive shop is really nice. During my divemaster, I went diving everyday, assisting different instructors so best way to learn. They are professionnal, caring and all these in really good vibes. Julio, the manager, is a great teacher and takes all the time you need to review specific knowledge. I really love my experience here and I recommend it to everyone !”

Charlotte Penloup