IDC: Tuesday, July 7th

What’s Happening at the Facility: IDC & IEC Sessions

Ever wonder what goes into training the next generation of scuba professionals?

Right now, we are running our Instructor Development Course (IDC) and Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC). These sessions aren’t open for registration—our current candidates are already deep in the zone—but we wanted to give a quick behind-the-scenes look at what these dedicated divers are tackling.

The Path to Becoming an Instructor

Reaching the IDC/IEC level takes immense commitment, sharp focus, and a lot of logged time underwater.

• The IDC is where experienced divers transition into educators. It focuses on mastering dive theory, learning how to deliver crisp classroom presentations, and perfecting the art of teaching skills in both confined and open water.
• The IEC is the final evaluation phase. This is the ultimate test where an independent evaluator assesses the candidates to ensure their teaching ability, rescue skills, and safety standards are absolutely flawless.

It is rigorous, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.

Why We Train SDI Instructors

We choose to train instructors through Scuba Diving International (SDI) because we believe it creates the best educators in the industry.

SDI revolutionized dive training by introducing the “Instructor Led” philosophy. Instead of forcing students into a rigid, cookie-cutter box, SDI empowers its instructors to adapt courses to the local environment and the unique needs of individual students. It prioritizes practical, real-world diving skills—like teaching buoyancy and trim right from day one—rather than outdated, knees-on-the-bottom drills.

Being an SDI Instructor means having the flexibility to teach creatively, the support of a forward-thinking organization, and the privilege of minting confident, capable, and safe divers.

Huge respect to our candidates putting in the work right now to earn their stripes. Stay tuned as they close in on the finish line!