The current Instructor Development Course (IDC) has a solid structure and content that prepares new PADI Instructors for their teaching careers. However, since its launch several years ago, there have been new PADI programs, services and initiatives released that needed to be covered. For example, Project AWARE changed to PADI AWARE®, but references to Project AWARE remained in the IDC curriculum.
This update ensures that PADI’s newest instructors get the most current information and are set up to better use all the tools, especially digital resources, available to them.
Changes occurred to three major components:
- IDC eLearning
- PADI Course Director Manual
- PADI’s Guide to Teaching
Here are update highlights along with answers to common questions.
IDC eLearning
- Updated information about:
- PADI’s brand promise and mission
- PADI AWARE Foundation and AWARE initiatives
- PADI eLearning for most courses and programs
- PADI Pros’ Site structure and uses
- Forms, applications and administrative procedures
- Added information about:
- New and expanded PADI courses and programs, such as the PADI Mermaid program, Junior Divemaster, PADI Snorkel Guide, PADI Seal Team, etc.
- PADI Student Management Portal (SMP), including a link to the SMP “How To” videos from the IDC Digital Crew-pak.
- Using Discover Scuba Diving eLearning and the DSD Participant Management page
- PADI Digital Ecosystem and available tools, such as PADI Adventures
, Dive Guides® and PADI ClubTM, that help connect divers to PADI Members.
- Emphasized that for most eLearners, knowledge development review is usually prescriptive using Quick Reviews as assessments.
, Dive Guides® and PADI ClubTM, that help connect divers to PADI Members.| Question: Does everyone who has access to the IDC Digital Crew-pak get the updated IDC eLearning program? Answer: Yes. All PADI Instructors have access to the IDC Digital Crew-pak as part of your Digital Suite membership benefit. Question: What languages are available? |
PADI Course Director Manual
- Updated with standards changes announced in Training Bulletins.
- Added mentions of new and expanded PADI courses and programs, such as the PADI AWARE courses and the PADI Mermaid program, etc.
- In the IDC Curriculum section:
- More clearly identified and enhanced Notes to Presenter along with standardizing sections with clearer performance requirements.
- Added more detailed guidance about helping candidates use the Student Management Portal and PADI Pros’ Site.
- Emphasized using Quick Reviews to formulate prescriptive knowledge development assessments.
- Added more marketing information in the Continuing Education Workshop.
- Added a second workshop to the Sales Techniques Workshop regarding bundling courses, products and services.
- In the Appendix, updated all Knowledge Development Assignment Suggestions.
| Question: How do Course Directors and IDC Staff Instructors get a new PADI Course Director Manual? Answer: The updated digital manual is in your Learning Portal as part of the Instructor Development Materials product. Languages will be released as available. Question: Where can you get more information about changes to the curriculum section, like the new Sales Techniques Workshop? |
PADI’s Guide to Teaching
Undergoing the biggest revision, PADI’s Guide to Teaching was reorganized, updated and expanded to include more PADI courses and programs. This essential companion tool to the PADI Instructor Manual is now available digitally on the PADI Pros’ Site for all PADI Instructors, not just instructor candidates. PADI Instructors can find it in their Digital Suite, and it’s also available for new instructor candidates in their IDC Digital Crew-pak.
Key changes include:
- PADI Organization section explains the PADI System, PADI’s Environmental and Social Responsibility and international recognition.
- Training Considerations section overviews teaching philosophy and approach, including adaptive techniques and child protection guidelines.
- Teaching Techniques section includes all the previous recommendations for the core course with the addition of suggestions for the Junior Divemaster course and DSD Leadership Internship. The new PADI Seal Team Program pages are also included.
- Legal Responsibility, Risk Management and Quality Management section has been updated with current information about trends and how to avoid customer service complaints.
| Question: Is there a print version of PADI’s Guide to Teaching? Answer: No. Similar to other PADI instructional manuals that are no longer printed, PADI’s Guide to Teaching can be viewed online or downloaded as a PDF. This allows it to have links to additional resources, such as the PADI Pros’ Site or “How To” videos for teaching the PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster courses. Question: Can you print out pages from the digital version? |
Check Out the Updated Materials
PADI Course Directors and IDC Staff Instructors should familiarize themselves with the changes in preparation for upcoming IDCs. All PADI Instructors should access the updated PADI’s Guide to Teaching to use in preparation for all upcoming courses. It will be especially useful if you’re planning to teach a course you haven’t taught in awhile. Visit the PADI Pros’ Site/Your Diver Information/My eLearning Programs/Instructor Development Course Digital Crew-pak and also Instructor Development Materials for CDs and IDC Staff Instructors.
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