INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE - 2008 September 18, 2008

INSTRUCTOR CANDIDATE;

OCEAN ENCOUNTERS would like to invite you to attend our next PADI INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE in Curaçao.

DATE: DECEMBER 5th-15th.

PRICES:
At the end of this list you will see a price list for the required materials for the course. You will need to be able to access these materials at any time during the IDC. Prices are based on our PADI Rating and discount level and are extended directly to you. Prices are inclusive so there are no hidden fees. All payments made in cash will not be charged 5% Sales Tax.

Ocean Encounters is the premier PADI Gold Palm 5 Star IDC dive Center in Curaçao. We are a family owned and operated company with 7 dive boats and 5 locations throughout Curaçao. You are ensured a quality IDC with Staff experienced in Dive Center Operations..

For more information read the FAQ’s below or contact Christian at explorer@oceanencounters.com

If you are not yet a Divemaster but are interested in becoming one we have career plans available.

FAQ’s

Q: What are the prerequisites for participating in an IDC?

A: To be eligible for an IDC you must be a certified PADI Divemaster and EFR Instructor or hold a leadership level certification from another diver training organization. Be 18 years of age at the start of the program. Be approved for diving by a physician. Be a certified diver for at least six months. You must have at least 60 logged dives with experience in Deep, Navigation, and Night diving.

Q: Why should I do my IDC at Ocean Encounters?

A: OE prides itself in quality of education and service. What better place to learn about teaching standards than a facility which actively monitors the performance of its instructors and holds dedicated standards workshops to make sure every student we certify has had the most up to date and comprehensive training possible.

Q: Who’s your Course Director?

A: Our Course Director is Christian Ambrosi 181051. Christian has been actively diving since 1991. In 1996 he became an Assistant Instructor. In 2001 after moving to Curaçao he became an Instructor. Christian has over 5000 dives all over the world, including technical and cave diving and goes diving for vacation! Christian’s experience as an instructor and a dive shop owner/manager ensures you’ll get training and experience from someone with the knowledge of running, operating, and participating in all Dive Shop activities.
OE IDC’s are always staffed with a Master Instructor/Staff Instructor that work not only as Instructors but as Dive Store Managers.

Q: What are Instructor Exams?

A: In order to avoid bias grading and evaluation PADI sends down independent testers to evaluate the Instructors prior to certification. These Exams are right after the IDC and are usually grouped with the term “IDC” when it is being discussed.

Q: How long will the IDC/IE take?

A: The IDC takes about 8 days. The Instructor Exams are two half days and the after party is 1. Ocean Encounters also offers a theory prep evening with pizza and drinks the night before the IDC. In total you should schedule 12-13 days.

Q: Where can I stay and how much does that cost?

A: Your best option us using our “Sleep and Dive” Packages found on our website by calling 1-877- SCUBA – EZ, or emailing uscan@oceanencounters.com. The IDC will take place at Lions Dive Hotel so your best option is staying at Lions Dive or at Breezes.

Q: How much will the IDC cost?

A: You can determine the cost of the IDC by using the Cost Calculator. At the moment you will have to e-mail Explorer@oceanencounters.com and request it. Soon this will be available for download at www.oceanencounters.com

Q: How do I secure a spot in the IDC?

A: You can secure a spot in our next IDC by making payment with our US/Canada sales rep at uscan@oceanencounters.com or 1-877-SCUBA-EZ (728-2239).

IDC Cost Calculator This sheet will be posted as an interactive sheet for you to work on to view your total IDC cost. This does not include hotel or airfare

Tuition including EFRI $420.00 1 420.00
Instructor Application $100.00 1 100.00
Examination Fee $460.00 1 460.00
MSDT Prep (Nitrox, Deep, Digital Photo including participant manuals and Instructor outlines) $375.00
EFRI Application $36.00
EFRI Manual Primary,
Secondary, CFC, CPR/AED $41.74
EFR C.For Children Man. $6.23
EFR Primary,
Secondary Manual $6.23
PADI Inst.Manual (bk/CD)$96.03
Inst.candidate workbook $28.63
PPB Outline $7.58
Project Aware Outline $7.58
AWARE Reef Outline $7.58
Open Water Manual $19.78
O/Water Quizess/Exams $3.90
Adv.in Diving manual $16.98
Rescue Diver Manual $15.89
Rescue Exam $2.54
Divemaster Manual $14.55
Divemaster Exams $4.13
Encyclopedia $18.50
Diving Knowledge Workbk $8.46
Conf. Water Prep slate $5.99
Open Water Prep slate $5.99
Open Water Cue Cards $13.39
Conf.Water Cue Cards $17.59
AOW Cue Cards $17.59
Rescue Cue Cards $28.04
Dive Master Slates $15.60
DSD Cue Card $3.46
Wheel $21.10
RDP $7.95
ERDP $12.96
Total $980.00
Books can be shipped directly to you. Deposit 10% $98.00
Prices are in Dollars

for further information: www.oceanencounters.com

CORAL SPAWNING

Coral Spawning 2008

September 20, 21 & 22

on these days our dive shop is open until 21:00.

We also have some discount prices for those evenings:
Tank + Weight + Dive Light + Full set Equipment $58,-
Tank + Weight + Dive Light $23,-
Guided Night dive including Full set Equipment + Dive Light $85,-
Guided Night dive including Dive Light $50,-

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International Cleanup Day - September 20

Free Tank & Weights for all participants
Sign up at the dive shop