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Self Preparation for the IDC |
As with all PADI Courses
there is a fair amount of self-study involved on the
IDC. Without prior preparation passing the IDC will
be very difficult.
You should begin your preparation
some time before the IDC, so that by the time the
IDC begins you only need to refresh.
Particular areas you should prepare
for in advance are:
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Dive Theory – if you have only recently completed
the Divemaster Course the dive theory should still
be fresh in your mind. If it has been a while since
you completed the Divemaster Exams, you are crossing
over from another organisation or just to refresh
your knowledge, you should complete as many dive theory
exams as you can, including retaking the Divemaster
Exams Versions A and B. You should also review the
Diving Knowledge Workbook along with the Encyclopedia
of Recreational Diving to remind you.
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Demonstration Quality Skills – the same skills
you were evaluated on during the Divemaster Course.
Concentrate on skills you feel you are weak on and
try to perfect skills like mask removal & replacement,
CESA, hovering, weight belt and equipment removal
and buddy breathing. Also, practise Rescue Course
exercise #7 – unconscious diver on the surface
as you will need to demonstrate this during the IE.
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Standards and Procedures – become familiar with
your Instructor Manual and make sure your manual is
up to date – you can check on the PADI Website
for the latest updates. Learn where to find the standards
for particular courses and more general standards.
When you are familiar with the Instructor Manual complete
the Standards and Procedures exam that you can find
in the Instructor Candidate Workbook, which will be
reviewed during the IDC Prep Course.
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