Puntarenas Province | ECO Instructor Development Course (IDC) | Book online

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Key info

12 days (approx.)
Incl. 6 dives
Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
English, Spanish
Max. 6 students / instructor
Meet at the dive center

Instant confirmation
Free Cancellation - 30days notice
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Highlights

Train to become a scuba dive instructor with the ECO PADI IDC at Oceans Unlimited and Go Pro Costa Rica. Includes the MSDT prep following the program.

This is a two-part course - the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program.
Discover out coral restoration project with a free introduction.
Enjoy our small personalized training groups.
learn to become a scuba instructor with a focus on marine conservation.

Dive center

Oceans Unlimited

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Come scuba diving in Costa Rica with Oceans Unlimited. A PADI IDc dive center that specializes in Scuba diving trips, vacations and PADI dive courses around Manuel Antonio and the Quepos Area. We teach all levels of training from discover scuba experiences to professional dive programs including PADI Divemaster and IDC instructor programs. We also have a partner marine conservation non-profit in house, that integrates marine conservation programs and workshops into a lot of the scuba diving that we do. We work hard to bring the beauty and importance of the ocean into everything that we do. A look forward to sharing that with all of our visiting divers.

We are located in Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, surrounded by rainforest filled with monkeys and exotic birds. The local underwater environment is just as stunning, with mind-blowing volcanic formations and a multitude of tropical fish. Our mission is to provide quality, safe, PADI recreational dive courses.

We have a variety of different dive sites and most locations are limited to one boat. You will never experience the feeling that there are more divers than fish!

If you like adventure and want to experience something different then Manuel Antonio is the place for you. The warm waters, the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly people will give you an experience that you will never forget!

We offer a number of different exciting snorkeling and dive options both in Manuel Antonio and Isla del Caño.

PADI 5 Star IDC Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 8 PADI Instructors Max. 4.0 divers / guide

Address: 3385 Km from your location
Local 209, Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Puntarenas, No State, 60601, Costa Rica

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Package description

Inclusive of

6 open water dives
5 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
PADI eLearning (includes certification fees)
Accommodation
Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
Wetsuit (shorty)
Wetsuit (3mm)
Regulator
BCD
Open water dives
Confined water dives
Surface interval refreshments

Not inclusive of

Mask/snorkel
Exam Fees ( USD 1,195 )
Instructor Exam Fee
Instructor Application Fee
Fins (open heel)
Dive computer
Flashlight (torch)
Lunch

Requirements

Minimum age: 18+
Min. certification: Divemaster Certification required
Min logged dives: +50 logged dives required
Must have Divemaster or dive leader certification. Must have a medical signed off by a doctor, 100 logged dives and have been certified as a diver for at least 6 months. Must have all up to date divemaster materials.

What to expect

The PADI Instructor development course is a 12 day program where you learn how to teach different PADI programs. Here in Costa Rica with over 15 years of experience teaching IDCs we strive to teach you a program that will prepare you for a career in diving. Each day is spend in the classroom, as well as in the confined and open water. Here you will practice breaking down and presenting all of the different programs. In addition, you will take part in different diving workshops learning about realistic teaching scenarios.

As an addition, you will receive an introduction to our coral restoration project and learn how to integrate sustainability and marine conservation into your future teaching programs.

Other Information

Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking
In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

Address: Local 209, Marina Pez Vela, Quepos, Puntarenas, No State, 60601, Costa Rica

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Cancellation policy

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 30 days prior to the activity

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ECO Instructor Development Course (IDC)