Bali IDC: PADI Instructor Development Course

Bali Scuba is a PADI Gold Palm Instructor Development Center (R-6522), recognized by PADI for providing "professional and outstanding service." We meet all training standards required to offer PADI Instructor-level training.

Can I enroll on the IDC (PADI Instructor Development Course)?

To enroll of the PADI IDC you need to meet these requirements:

• Be certified as a PADI Divemaster
  (or hold a leadership level certification with another training agency)
• Be at least 18 years of age and been a certified diver for 6 months
• Be fit for diving & submit signed medical dated within past 12 months
• Have 60 logged dives & show proof of deep, night & navigation dives
• Submit proof of CPR and First Aid Training within the last 24 months

What if I don't have 60 logged dives or if I'm not at Divemaster level yet?

No problem. Complete the form below (or contact us by email) and we can send you details of our internship programs here in Bali. You can also find information here: http://www.padi.com/padi/en/td/howtogopro.aspx.

How long is the IDC course?

10 days
Includes PADI Assistant Instructor course (AI) & PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor program (OWSI).

How long is the IDC preparation course?

2 days
Includes review of dive theory & dive skills.

Do I have to join the IDC preparation course?

No. But it's free and highly recommended.

When can I come?

If you have time you can come to Bali up to 4 weeks before the Instructor course begins. You can shadow our staff in the dive centre and filling station, and refresh your dive theory in our resource centre. When there are spaces available on any diving trips you can dive for free (just provide your own diving equipment or rent from us), assist on PADI courses, and gain more experience guiding certified divers.

When does the Bali Scuba IDC start?

Please complete the form below (or contact us by email) to receive the current schedule.

How much does the Bali Scuba IDC program cost?

Please complete the form below (or contact us by email) to receive current price.

How long is the PADI Instructor Exam (IE)?

3 days.

When does the IE start in Bali?

A day or two after the end of the IDC.

Do you offer any pass guarantee?

Yes. If you complete both IDC Preparation course & IDC, but fail the IE immediately following the IDC, you can come back to Bali and join any IDC we have running within the next 3 years for free (excluding accommodation).

Who will be my Course Director?

We don't use freelance Course Directors. Your Course Director will be Knut. E. Hoff, part-owner and PADI Instructional team leader of Bali Scuba. Knut is also a DSAT Tec Rec technical diving Instructor-trainer.

Knut is fluent in English, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian. We also offer support for many other languages (contact us for details).

When do I need to get the IDC course materials?

You can buy the materials you don't own already before you arrive in Bali, or you can buy them here. If you want to buy any of these materials in Bali we are happy to give a special 30% discount from PADI Recommended Retail Price (Indonesia) for Bali Scuba IDC candidates. Please let us know in advance which materials you want to buy here in Bali so we can ensure stock availability.

For those who want to travel light, digital versions (CD's) of many of these manuals are available.

Contact us for details of the materials you are required to have, and also which materials are available in digital format.

Do I need a full set of equipment?

If possible, yes. If not possible, you can rent from us.

If you want to buy equipment here in Bali we can offer a discount of 15% from the retail price.

What facilities do Bali Scuba offer?

Two powerful purpose built diving speedboats
High capacity air, Nitrox & Trimix diving filling station
Complete Technical Diving facility
Air-conditioned classrooms & vehicles
PADI Resource Centre
Broadband internet access

SPECIAL GIFT FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES

If you successfully complete your IE after completing the Bali Scuba IDC you are entitled to these special benefits for free. If you have time you can take them immediately after your IE while you are still in Bali. If you don't have time you can come back to Bali (within the next 3 years) to claim these free benefits any time we are running them.

• PADI Nitrox (Enriched Air) Diver course, or DSAT Nitrox Blender course
  (excludes required PADI / DSAT materials and PADI application fee)
• PADI Nitrox (Enriched Air) Specialty Instructor rating
  (excludes required PADI materials and PADI application fee)
• One day equipment maintenance and filling station operation workshop
• One day Drift Diving workshop (includes 2 drift dives)
• One day Guiding Underwater Photographers workshop
  (includes 1 dive with specialist macro photography guide)
• Technical diving introduction
  (includes 1 dive with double tanks)

What visa do I need for Bali (Indonesia)?

Visitors from these countries don't need any visa to enter Indonesia ('visa free entry') for visits of up to 30 days:

Brunei, Chile, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macao, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Visitors from these countries can get a 30-day visa without any advance application ('visa on arrival') by paying US$25 on arrival in Bali at Denpasar airport ('Ngurah Rai International Airport'):

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Liechenstein, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Visa on arrival cannot be extended in Indonesia. If you enter with a 'visa on arrival' and want to stay longer you need to leave Indonesia before your 30-day expires, and re-enter on a new visa. It costs around US$250 for a return flight to Singapore. For this reason, if you plan to stay in Bali / Indonesia for longer than 30 days we recommend you apply for a 'Social Visa' (called 'Sosial Budaya' in Indonesian). This visa can be granted to allow visitors to Indonesia to attend training programs. You will need to apply in advance for a social visa from any overseas Indonesian Consulate.

Note: This visa information is provided as a guide only. Please check with the Indonesian Consulate in your home country for the most accurate and up-to-date Indonesian visa information.