Become a PADI Instructor
Make your dream become reality.
Whether your next step is Instructor, Specialty Instructor or Staff Instructor. Our Instructor Development Course can help your dream come true
Learning to teach in the pool
When dreams become real
A PADI Instructor Development Course is your passport to a great lifestyle! Travel the world, turn your hobby into your career, while diving exotic locations. Our PADI Instructor Development Course can help make this a reality!
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Our Instructor Development Course
During our IDC, we aim to offer you exceptional training from our PADI Course Director, Ann Christmas, one of only 2 female Course Directors in this region.
We are running a ‘ready for work’ IDC which not only polishes up your DM skills, but arranges work placement with a dive centre in Khao Lak.
Our aim is not only to make you confident teaching in the classroom, swimming pool and ocean but to give you a good understanding of how PADI courses are run and how you can plan these courses in the best way for the students and yourself. We will have a close look at each of the dive courses you will teach in the future and see what skills and theory are involved in each course.
As a 5 star IDC centre, we are very heavily into protecting our environment. We are 100% Aware, which means we donate money to Project Aware with every course we do. We support our local Trash Hero cleanups, and support Shark Guardian.
What will I learn?
You will learn all the latest teaching techniques. As soon as you book you will gain access to our unique online learning hub. It includes theory assessments and knowledge reviews, checklists and revision aids, with lots of extra material for you to use once you start teaching. We use the latest digital products during your Instructor Development Course.
Our schedule includes revision for theory and skills, as well as extra training in emergency procedures, accident management and accident prevention. We also include a FREE Human Factors in Diving seminar. We offer lifetime access to our extra materials.
BASIC 13 DAY IDC
Our basic package includes all the training to enable you to become a PADI instructor. As with all IDC courses, materials and PADI fees are on top
- EFR Instructor
- Lunches during the IDC
- Instructor Specialties available
- Shared Accommodation
37,000 THB
Excludes Materials and PADI fees
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20 DAY IDC
Our 20 day IDC package includes extra time for skills practice, plus Nitrox and O2 provider specialty, both of which are essential for liveaboard trips.
- EFR Instructor
- Lunches during IDC
- EANX (Nitrox) and O2 provider
- Shared Accommodation
- Extra time for practice
47,000 THB
Excludes Materials and PADI fees
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28 DAY IDC
Our 28 day IDC package gives you not only the full IDC, with Nitrox and O2 provider specialties, extra time to prepare for those who may have completed their DM some time ago, but also the opportunity to go diving on the Similans and start learning the dive sites.
- EFR Instructor
- Lunches during IDC
- EANX (Nitrox) and O2 provider
- Shared Accommodation
- Extra time for practice
- Dives on Similans
57,000 THB
Excludes Materials and PADI fees
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Additional workshops included during our PADI Instructor Development Course
Ascents and Descents, Buoyancy control, Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent, Rescue Exercises, Lift Bag, Knots, Navigation, Student Control and Scenarios.
Planning, organising, scheduling all the PADI Courses in different environments.
We offer a ‘Ready to Work’ program which runs for 28 days and starts with a a week of orientation to the dive sites and boats going to the Similans, Divemaster skills update, then 13 days of IDC.
With a relaxed, low stress 13 day PADI IDC you can focus on specific topics, review certain parts of the program, and we can give extra time or lectures to our candidates.
The main focus of our program is to give the best knowledge to our candidates before they start teaching Scuba Diving.
PADI Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI)
The EFR Instructor is a one day course where we will cover the correct procedures and give you advice on how to independently run an PADI Emergency First Response Course. Once you have successfully completed the EFRI course you will be able to run the PADI EFR program anywhere.
Please Note: The EFRI certification is mandatory to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Week 1: Induction to your new employer and dive sites
- Go out on 3 or 4 day trips
- Introduction to the staff
- Learn how the boat runs
- Evaluated by your potential future employer
- This is your chance to learn and shine
- Help and assistance with e-learning
Week 2: DM review and brush up
- Briefings
- Guiding
- SMB deployment
- Skills brush-up
- Fixing simple equipment faults (tank o-rings, changing mouthpieces and hoses)
- Basics of tank filling
- Oxygen delivery systems
Weeks 3 & 4: IDC with Ann
- Lots of hands-on workshops
- Small groups with experienced staff
- Human Factors seminar – putting safety first
- Basics of Coral Reefs presentation
- Review and polish your rescue skills
Whats included
- Experienced instructor trainer
- Access to unique online learning
- Lunches throughout the IDC
- Pre IDC theory preparation
- Assortment of digital files to help with IDC and also your life as instructor
- Human factors in diving seminar
- Scubapro equipment and sales seminar
- A lifetime of support in your new career
- EFR Instructor Course
- Free use of a basic set of equipment during the IDC and IE
Course Pre-Requisites
To qualify for training on your PADI IDC Instructor Course, you must:
- Be at least 18 YEARS OLD
- Be certified as a diver for a minimum SIX MONTHS
- Be a PADI Divemaster or equivalent dive leader certification with another agency
- Have experience in night dives, deep dives and also navigation
- Have at least 100 LOGGED DIVES by the time that you sit the Instructor Exam (IE)
- Be fit for diving and submit a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months
- Have proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months. The PADI EFR course meets this requirement, and we can renew this with you if necessary.
IDC Dates
- 4th Nov- 30th Nov 2024 – IE takes place in Khao Lak on 3rd and 4th Dec 2024
- 22nd Jan – 12th Feb 2025 – IE takes place in Phuket on 15th and 16th February
- 23rd April – 14th May 2025 – IE takes place in Phuket on 17th and 18th May 2025
New Digital IDC Crewpack
The new PADI IDC Digital CrewPack:
- IDC eLearning
- Diving Knowledge Workbook eLearning
- PADI’s Guide to Teaching
- Open Water Diver Course Prescriptive Lesson Guides
- Exams (Open Water, Rescue Diver & Divemaster)
- Specialty Instructor Guides
- IDC Resources & Online Processing Center Tutorial
The new PADI IDC Slate Pack:
- Open Water Cue Cards
- Confined Water Cue Cards
- Advanced Open Water Diver Cue Cards
- Rescue Diver Cue Cards
- Divemaster Cue Cards
- PADI Skill Practice and Dive Planning Slate
- Skill Development Preparation Slate
New IDC Digital CrewPack, IDC Slate Pack, & EFR Instructor Digital Crewpack. 29,900 THB
PADI Fees
There are a number of application and examination fees, all of which must be paid by the candidate directly to PADI.
2025 PADI Fees
- PADI Instructor Exam – $AUD 1190
- PADI Instructor Application – $AUD 350
- EFR Instructor Application – $AUD 242
- Instructor Specialty Application – $AUD 139
These are not included in our package prices.
On-Site Accommodation
We have limited onsite accommodation at the dive centre – both a double room with private bathroom, and a 4-bed dorm room with private bathroom.
Fo IDC candidates we offer a discounted rate for the duration of the course.
Dorm Bed – 200 THB per night or 3000 THB per month
Double Room – 500 THB per night or 6000 THB per month.
All rooms have fan (but no air-con), private bathroom and a balcony.
The Course Director
Ann has been working in Khao Lak since 2013. Having staffed IDCs for many years, she has now established herself as a Course Director and is putting those years of experience into practice here at G2S.
She is patient, thorough, and fun, with a way of making even complicated things seem easy. As one of only 2 female Course Directors in this area, she will get you to achieve your best with smiles and encouragement.
Ann runs small IDCs with the emphasis on high quality training, personal attention, and flexible scheduling to make sure that you are confident, competent and ready to teach.
She has developed her own Human Factors in Diving seminar, which is included in her IDC program. It focuses on reasons why accidents happen (and how to avoid them), how to become a good dive leader and ways to keep you and your team safe.
Instructor Specialties Available
The most popular specialties with recreational divers are Nitrox and Deep, so if you are only doing 2 Instructor Specialties then you should definitely consider these two.
Instructor Specialties that are available to you in Khao Lak are:
With 5 or more Instructor Specialties and 25 certifications, you can become a Master Scuba Diver Trainer. See our MSDT packages.
Phenomenal Mentor
Ann was staff instructor on my IDC and I can’t say enough how happy I am that she was. This woman is super motivated, organised and has a great sense of humour that lightens up any subject. She is very patient and willing to give extra help and tips if your struggling especially with theory. I also really appreciated her firmness of holding us to a higher standard, helping us grow and become quality instructors. All the constructive feedback and many words of wisdom and her way of putting your worries at ease really made a difference. Her passion really shines through. Thanks again Ann.
Sheena Symchuk
/ Now working as a PADI Instructor in Vietnam
First-Rate Instructor
Ann has the patience of a saint, both when working with beginners who are doing a scuba review and when she is developing entry-level professionals for their Divemaster certification. Her ability to put herself in the shoes (fins?) of her student and gently nudge them along makes her a favoured instructor in the dive centre where I managed about 90 staff. She has since become a Course Director and applies the same principles, including a generous amount of wit to developing Open Water Scuba Instructors. You cannot have a better instructor, especially if you're trying to overcome any issues or challenges.
Anja Jessen
/ KSA HR and Ops Manager
Ten out of ten
Ann is a very passionate and informative teacher!! She has a broad knowledge on dive theory and portrays it well to her students. She is very kind and patient. Ann was staffing my IDC last year and without her I wouldn't have passed my theory exams the way that I did. Her analogies saved my life. The comparisons and familiarities she used in her explanations and teaching made the KISS (keep it so simple) seem all so realistic in what was a very stressful time for me. She was a total rockstar. She has a dedication to teaching and engages with her students, she will go out of her way to ensure you have an understanding, with her years of experience she has a lot of knowledge to give, especially for new professionals in the industry. So I believe her new title as a Course Director is perfect for her. It's important IDC candidates have a mentor like Ann. Her experience, advice, skills and teaching, I rate a ten out of ten!!.
Alyssa
/ Now working as assistant Cruise Director in Khao Lak
Instructing with a smile
I had been lucky to be taught by Ann on several occasions in the past few years. Ann is a detailed instructor and does not compromise. Each element of the training is described and exercised until the students are able to demonstrate the exercise themselves without issues or doubts. Each training is performed in a great atmosphere and with fun our sport deserves. Ann’s attitude has always been very positive, instructing with a smile and personal touch. Needless to say, Ann is my and my partner’s favourite dive instructor combining very positive approach to every student, thorough training agenda and great training infrastructure. We will be back to expand our skills making use of Ann’s passion, knowledge and experience in our sport.
Michal Szczecinski
/ Rescue Diver
Supportive and Knowledgeable
I completed my instructor course (IDC) with Ann at Go2Similan and I would highly recommend the course with her. Ann is a very supportive and knowledgeable course director and she adapted the course to my needs. This included providing time for refreshing skills before the course began, adapting the schedule to reduce stress or pressure and offering a small group size. I enjoyed Ann's positivity, honesty and thoroughness. She openly shared her own experiences as an instructor, would slowly and clearly explain any questions or issues and was always on hand to help. This enabled us to feel confident and safe as new instructors. Following the course Ann supported me to begin dive guiding on the liveaboards in the Similans and continued to provide support, advice and friendship.
Mhairi Parsons
/ Instructor
Approachable Teaching Style
Ann was the Course Director for my PADI IDC. Very professional and knowledgeable with a great, approachable teaching style. I was extremely prepared for my IE thanks to Ann, who let us know exactly what to expect. I found her to be a great role model for younger DM trainees as well. Overall a very good experience and I would highly recommend Ann for anyone looking to do their PADI IDC.
Bryson Justus
/ Owner of Brave Diving
Phenomenal Mentor
Ann was staff instructor on my IDC and I can’t say enough how happy I am that she was. This woman is super motivated, organised and has a great sense of humour that lightens up any subject. She is very patient and willing to give extra help and tips if your struggling especially with theory. I also really appreciated her firmness of holding us to a higher standard, helping us grow and become quality instructors. All the constructive feedback and many words of wisdom and her way of putting your worries at ease really made a difference. Her passion really shines through. Thanks again Ann.
Sheena Symchuk
/ PADI Instructor
First-Rate Instructor
Ann has the patience of a saint, both when working with beginners who are doing a scuba review and when she is developing entry-level professionals for their Divemaster certification. Her ability to put herself in the shoes (fins?) of her student and gently nudge them along makes her a favoured instructor in the dive centre where I managed about 90 staff. She has since become a Course Director and applies the same principles, including a generous amount of wit to developing Open Water Scuba Instructors. You cannot have a better instructor, especially if you're trying to overcome any issues or challenges.
Anja Jessen
/ KSA HR and Ops Manager
Ten out of ten
Ann is a very passionate and informative teacher!! She has a broad knowledge on dive theory and portrays it well to her students. She is very kind and patient. Ann was staffing my IDC last year and without her I wouldn't have passed my theory exams the way that I did. Her analogies saved my life. The comparisons and familiarities she used in her explanations and teaching made the KISS (keep it so simple) seem all so realistic in what was a very stressful time for me. She was a total rockstar. She has a dedication to teaching and engages with her students, she will go out of her way to ensure you have an understanding, with her years of experience she has a lot of knowledge to give, especially for new professionals in the industry. So I believe her new title as a Course Director is perfect for her. It's important IDC candidates have a mentor like Ann. Her experience, advice, skills and teaching, I rate a ten out of ten!!.
Alyssa
/ PADI Instructor
Instructing with a smile
I had been lucky to be taught by Ann on several occasions in the past few years. Ann is a detailed instructor and does not compromise. Each element of the training is described and exercised until the students are able to demonstrate the exercise themselves without issues or doubts. Each training is performed in a great atmosphere and with fun our sport deserves. Ann’s attitude has always been very positive, instructing with a smile and personal touch. Needless to say, Ann is my and my partner’s favourite dive instructor combining very positive approach to every student, thorough training agenda and great training infrastructure. We will be back to expand our skills making use of Ann’s passion, knowledge and experience in our sport.
Michal Szczecinski
/ Rescue Diver
Supportive and Knowledgeable
I completed my instructor course (IDC) with Ann at Go2Similan and I would highly recommend the course with her. Ann is a very supportive and knowledgeable course director and she adapted the course to my needs. This included providing time for refreshing skills before the course began, adapting the schedule to reduce stress or pressure and offering a small group size. I enjoyed Ann's positivey, honesty and thoroughness. She openly shared her own experiences as an instructor, would slowly and clearly explain any questions or issues and was always on hand to help. This enabled us to not only succeed in the exam but more importantly to feel confident and safe as new instructors. Following the course Ann supported me to begin dive guiding on the liveaboards in the Similans and continued to provide support, advice and friendship.
Mhairi Parsons
/ Instructor
Approachable teaching style
Ann was the Course Director for my PADI IDC. Very professional and knowledgeable with a great, approachable teaching style. I was extremely prepared for my IE thanks to Ann, who let us know exactly what to expect. I found her to be a great role model for younger DM trainees as well. Overall a very good experience and I would highly recommend Ann for anyone looking to do their PADI IDC.
Bryson Justus
/ Owner of Brave Diving
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