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The following
questions are some of the most common we
encounter when speaking with or writing
to future candidates.
If you have
questions which are not answered properly
here, please email
Bent personally for a detailed
answer.
Click
here to read what our former IDC students
say about us.
Can you help to arrange
accommodation, transportation, and other basic
needs?
Yes, we have a full-service
travel office right here in Phuket. We know
the best deals for accommodation, and are
familiar with almost every aspect of Phuket.
After all, we've been here for over 15 years.
How can I best prepare
for the IDC/IE?
It is important to spend
time studying your theory, as this will
not be re taught during the IDC Program.
By studying, we mean using your PADI Diving
Knowledge Workbook and Encyclopedia of Recreational
Diving to ensure that you understand all
aspects of the diving theory that you will
be tested on. During the IDC, we will have
a study session and give you a pre-assessment
examination. The purpose of the sample exam
is to know where you stand with regard to
your level of knowledge. We can not emphasize
enough that the time to study your theory
is before the IDC, not during the IDC. You'll
be learning many new things, so you'll want
to spend your time learning these new subjects;
not reviewing old subjects. You also need
to complete the knowledge reviews in the
Instructor Candidate Workbook prior to the
start of the IDC. This can be done before
you get here or through staff led workshops
here in Phuket right before the IDC starts.
Please email
Bent personally for a detailed
explanation on this.
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 - a diving professional. In other
words, we prepare you for your future; the
IE is only a stepping stone. Choosing to
do the IDC with Bent will make a big difference,
as he is one of the most experienced and
capable educators in this part of the world. Our facilities are also superb.
For
further information, click here.
Is it possible to `Fail'
the IDC Program?
No, it 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 Examination
(IE).
Must I do the exams in
English?
No, PADI has written
exams in many different languages, and certainly
in all of the major European languages.
They are also getting better about the 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.
What is average passing
rate for the IE?
Worldwide, 89%. Out of
our last 150 candidates, 97% passed.
What is the most common
area of the IE that candidates fail?
Theory exams! Study your
theory and be prepared for the IDC. So far,
none of our candidates have failed due to
low scores on teaching presentations.
When can I begin teaching?
As soon as the paperwork from your IE has be processed by PADI. Depending on your where your permanent address is, this could take between two and four weeks.
Can I get a job in Thailand?
Yes, it is possible to
work in this country at one of the many
island resorts, including here in Phuket,
Koh Samui, Pattaya, Phi Phi Island, 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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