Your Phuket IDC: How to prepare for the IDC

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Preparing for a diving career is a considerable investment of time and commitment.

The right preparation significantly reduces your IDC course load and allows you more time to assimilate and apply the information you learn.

To benefit the most from our program we encourage you to start your IDC already today:

Check that you meet the prerequisites to attend the IDC/IE:

Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or PADI Divemaster or as a current instructor member with another recreational diver training organization.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Submit medical clearance for diving signed by a physician within the last 12 months (PADI Medical Statement recommended).
Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and logged at least 60 dives (IDC requirement).
Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and logged at least 100 dives (I.E. requirement).
Submit proof of CPR training within the past 24 months.

Please complete the Sign me up form. We will then reconfirm your reservation by e-mail within 24 hours.
Check that you have documentation of ALL your certifications from Open Water to Divemaster or Assistant Instructor. If some of them are missing please contact PADI prior to the IDC and ask for a fax or e-mail confirming your certifications and PADI Number (if available). Some of you may have certifications from other organizations. Please bring them so we can provide PADI with a photocopy.
Complete an IDC Application Form and fax it to us.
If you are planning on a diving career in South East Asia, please remember to transfer your PADI Membership to our local area office in Sydney, as soon as possible. This will save you valuable time when PADI processes your IDC Application. Please download the Membership Transfer Form , complete it and send it to your current PADI office and the Asia Pacific office in Sydney. You will find the appropriate addresses and fax numbers on the form.
All tourists are granted a 30-days tourist visa upon arrival in Thailand. If you plan to stay longer than 30 days we will recommend that you obtain a Non-immigrant B visa via your local Thai Embassy PRIOR to entering Thailand. This will save you both time and money later.
Purchase the following PADI materials: Instructor Manual, the new curriculuim 2001 IDC Candidate Workbook, Open Water and Confined Water Cue cards, Open Water and Confined Water Lesson Preparation slates. This is all you need (All PADI materials are available via us, at a special IDC Candidate price).
Please answer all the knowledge reviews in the 2001 IDC Candidate Workbook. This is a prerequisite to attend the new IDC.
It is highly recommended that you purchase a PADI Knowledge Workbook and answer all the questions. This is the absolute best way to prepare for the IE Dive Theory Test.
Make sure that all your equipment is complete and in good working order.
Try to go out with an Instructor as his/her assistant as often as possible.
RELAX! And look forward for an enjoyable IDC as a well-prepared candidate.

Please click here for more information about the IDC schedule and PADI materials. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I will do my very best to assist you.