PADI Instructor Orientation Course (IOC or Crossover)
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Diving instructors from other recognized certifying agency (SSI, NAUI, BSAC, CMAS, ANIA, FIAS, NASDS, YMCA) may crossover to becoming PADI Instructors by enrolling for the PADI Instructor Orientation Course (IOC). This program acknowledges that participants are already scuba instructors with some degree of experience and teaching ability, so it focuses on allowing them to explore PADI System of diver education, rather than on developing basic teaching techniques. IOC candidates are only required to attend 40% of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). The course is designed to encourage IOC candidates to first analyse and understand the PADI System and then work on adapting their instructional skills to properly conduct PADI courses. Course Goals The goal is to give IOC candidates through guided study an opportunity to take a close look at PADI - the organization, it’s courses, programs, educational materials and philosophy. If you like what you see, you may choose to attend a PADI Instructor Examination (I.E) and become PADI Instructors. Certification Upon successful completion of the IOC and I.E, candidates will be qualified to apply for the PADI Instructor rating. PADI Instructors may conduct the entire range of PADI programs - from Discover Scuba through Divemaster. Duration 10 days (approximately 90 hours) or more, depending on candidate’s ability and performance. To enroll in an IOC, an individual must: 1. Be a current Instructor member in good standing with another recreational diver training organizaiton for at least 6 months. 2. Be at least 18 years old. 3. Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months. 4. Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water scuba dives and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation diving. 5. Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months. 6. Submit documentation of any equivalent certification issued by another recreational diver training organization. 7. If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment. Related reading:
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