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PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (IDC)

Available on 19 Jan

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Pricing

Key info

  • 14 days (approx.)
  • Incl. 10 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Spanish, Other languages on request
  • Max. 6 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 7days notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

The PADI Instructor Development Course is your passport to an international lifestyle of diving, travel and a career you’ll really love!

  • This is a two-part course - the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program.
  • Become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills.
  • Join an Eco-certified program that builds leadership while supporting marine conservation.

Dive center

Divers Den

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

Diving or snorkelling with Divers Den is the right choice for visiting the Great Barrier Reef. Divers Den has operated from Cairns, Australia for 50 years, making us not only the largest but also one of the longest established Cairns diving and snorkelling companies in the area. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver or snorkeller, your safety and enjoyment is on the top of our list when you visit the Great Barrier Reef with us. What's more, all our Cairns diving training facilities are under one roof, one of the many reasons Divers Den has earned its PADI Career Development Centre status and PADI ECO CENTRE  - one of the highest ratings awarded to any Dive store. We offer PADI bubblemaker to PADI instructor courses and everything in between! 

PADI 5 Star CDC Wi-Fi (FREE) Dive shop 31 PADI Instructors Max. 8.0 divers / guide

Address: 14691 Km from your location
319-321 Draper Street, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 10 open water dives
  • 12 confined water dives (pool or shallow water)
  • National Park Fees/Marine Park Fees
  • Nitrox
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Wetsuit (5mm)
  • Wetsuit (shorty)
  • Regulator
  • BCD
  • Dive computer
  • Open water dives
  • Confined water dives
  • Surface interval refreshments
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Lunch

Not inclusive of

  • Accommodation

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18+
  • Min. certification: Divemaster Certification required
  • Min logged dives: 60 logged dives required
  • -Divemaster certification required from any agency! -100 logged dives -been a certified diver for more than 6 months - EFR or first aid valid within 24 months - dive medical within 12 months

What to expect

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
This course is your pathway to becoming a professional PADI Diving Instructor. You’ll master the PADI system across classroom, confined water, and open water settings while developing strong leadership skills to deliver fun, safe, and professional dive training.

Why Choose Divers Den in Cairns for your IDC?

  • Proven success – 100% pass rate for IDC students, with graduates in demand worldwide.

  • World-class training – a 100% AWARE, 5-Star PADI Career Development Centre that has trained over 150,000 divers.

  • Expert support – close personal attention from experienced Course Directors and instructors.

  • Beyond the basics – our IDC program exceeds minimum requirements to fully prepare you.

  • Unmatched location – complete your training on the Great Barrier Reef.

  • Comprehensive facilities – heated pool, air-conditioned classrooms, gear servicing and storage, plus free WiFi.

  • Career opportunities – while jobs can’t be guaranteed, program graduates are guaranteed an interview at Divers Den.


Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • 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: 319-321 Draper Street, Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 7 days prior to the activity
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