IDC Easy Divers Cyprus

About Us:

Easy Divers is the only dive center in Protaras to have been awarded the prestigious PADI IDC rating. With our own in-house Course Director, you can be assured of quality Training and Experiences. This means that PADI have recognised the excellence in the services that we provide for our divers.

That means we can provide you with the complete range of PADI courses and dive services, all the way from absolute scuba divers, beginners, Scuba Internships to Padi Open Water Diver Instructor Courses. Teaching Padi Instructor Courses In England, Egypt, Thailand, Greece and Cyprus

You will receive only the finest level of tuition and professionalism, when you go scuba diving Cyprus.

Put simply, Only expect the best!

Easy Divers began as a small concern and over the past 8 years and has grown to become a PADI 5* Instructor Development Centre. We are the leading Scuba Diver Operations on the East Coast Of Cyprus, Taking Professional Scuba Diving to the next level.

We offer all aspects of Recreational Diver training and Professional Diver Training. We are the largest well stocked retail dive stores in Protaras Ayia Napa area Cyprus. No waiting!

We are proud to have been awarded many certificates of excellence from PADI and our customers. Our 5 star PADI IDC centre offers courses from try dives through to instructor level. W combine the academics at our centre and the Mediterranean Sea for the practical part of the course, what a perfect way to learn to dive.

Our aim is to make you the best INSTRUCTOR.

 

The Love of Diving:

“The benefit is that I’m doing something that I love. I’ve been fortunate to surround myself with individuals who dive and like diving, and who like to share diving with other people who are becoming divers and who are divers. So from that standpoint, you really can’t ask for a much better job.”  - David O'Donnel

Opportunity to Teach:

“It’s been a great opportunity for me to not only meet a lot of great people, but to see somebody start out at the very beginning and progress all the way to PADI Master Scuba Diver or Divemaster or even Instructor. So, I mean, that’s obviously very gratifying.”  - Rick Newton

Lifestyle:

“I have the best job in the world. You know, any job where you can come into work in shorts and T-shirts or casual shirts every day and wear flip-flops – what a wonderful job.”  - Nick Jenny

Self Improvement:

“To teach is to learn and I love to do both. Diving provides the opportunity to learn math, biology, physics, history, physiology and communication skills. What other sport really allows you to learn while having so much fun. Plus, diving helps keep me in shape. Try doing that with an office job.”  - Ted Moreta

Enjoy Outdoor Activities:

“It’s the opportunity to be outdoors, to be one with nature. To experience an element not originally intended for people. The things you get to see underwater are amazing. I just like to feel weightless and free to move as I wish. My office is the ocean. All you desk-dwelling workers out there – eat your hearts out. You want to be me!”  - Jason Hannah

A Passion to Care for the Environment:

Many instructors cite their first dive as a life changing experience. For this reason, many are very dedicated to sharing that experience with others and to helping to preserve that experience for future generations. They become actively involved in activities such as underwater cleanups, coral restoration projects and helping to educate people, especially children, about the environment.

 

SO WHY INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AT EASY DIVERS?

EXPERIENCED STAFF

WE HELP YOU BECOME WHAT YOU WANT

RELAXED ATMOSPHERE

TWO DAY FREE THEORY PREP COURSE

WE OFFER YOU A FREE IDC PREP COURSE ( 1 - 2days )

Seven DAY IDC (5 or 6 days of Stress)

YOUR GOAL IS TO BECOME A PADI PROFESSIONAL,

OURS IS TO HELP YOU TO BE SUCCESSFUL!

IDC PREPARATION

Arrive a day early ( the sooner the better), you will find out that it will save you lots of time and energy for you to participate in the Prep course. You will have an opportunity to meet the Staff, your fellow candidates so that you get to know each other. We want you to relax.

The Prep consists of organizing paperwork, taking a 5-part theory pre-exam which is similar to the IE exam or your DM exam. We will help you and us to remediate your problems. We will also spend some time in the swimming pool and work on demonstration quality of your skills.

Before you arrive at EZ Divers for your IDC

You should have made self-preparations of your own. This will significantly lower the IDC course load and stress level for you. Your IDC will actually be more EZY and enjoyable. If you are well prepared.

Make sure that you organize your paperwork before you arrive! (Candidate Workbooks Completed)

Please bring the following paperwork for the IDC:

• Documentation of all your certifications.
• Proof of medical examination not older than 12 months.
• Proof of CPR and First Aid not older than 24 months.
• Logbook.
• 2 passport pictures.
• Equipment for diving.
  
  NOTE: Also please make sure that you answer all the knowledge reviews in the IDC Candidate Workbook before you start your IDC course!
• If you do not have the required materials, we can arrange for your Padi materials to be sent directly to your home.

Tip:Any materials you need can be ordered from our web site

Possible other IDC could be scheduled. Please Call.

 

IDC Staff courses available on all the above dates
(Staff course starts two days before IDC)

Our IDC Preparation Course ( 1 - 2days )

 

We would like to invite you to our COMPLIMENTARY Prep course.

Candidates taking the PADI Instructor Development Course are expected to have a good knowledge of diving academics and demonstration-quality pool skills. Maybe it has been some time since your Divemaster training or you may have not been active in assisting with classes. Perhaps you are just not entirely confident about your level of expertise. If either of these situations applies in your case, this is why our IDC Preparation Course is a must for all candidates.

This course will alleviate those fears and will thoroughly prepare you to enter the IDC with added confidence in academics and confined water skill demonstrations.

We frequently have IDC candidates who are not comfortable with Physics or the Dive Tables (especially The Wheel) or they are unable to perform pool skills to demonstration quality.

During the IDC Preparation Course we will work closely with you to eliminate your individual difficulties, before the IDC begins. During the IDC you can then concentrate on preparing your IDC assignments, rather than devoting time to reviewing material and skills you should have covered thoroughly in your Divemaster Course.

Tip: It is highly recommended that you purchase a Diving Knowledge Workbook and answer all the questions. This is the best way to prepare for your IE Exams.

  PADI Instructor Development Course ( 7 days )

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the core of the PADI Instructor training process. The goal of the program is to prepare you to function as an effective PADI Instructor by thoroughly familiarizing you with the PADI system and its entire diver training programs.

You will draw upon your current skills and knowledge while learning how to conduct classroom, pool and open water teaching sessions.

While successful completion of the IDC will prepare you for an EZ pass of the Instructor Examination, this is not the focus of the course, and we conduct at EZ DIVERS. Our program is specifically designed to arm you with the skills and knowledge you will need to begin your career as a Scuba Instructor and be successful.

 

You will be at ease when you will teach your first "real" course after the IE.

(Please note that the IDC processing fee is not included in the IDC course fee and must be paid to PADI. We also have a complete Instructor Internship Package. Please see our Individual Course Fees page for the current PADI IDC application processing fee. )

IDC Prerequisites:

Independent Learning Prerequisite

Prior to the start of an Instructor Development Course, Assistant Instructor course or OWSI program, an individual must complete all (16) IDC Knowledge Reviews.
Completing Knowledge Reviews may be accomplished by self-study using the

• PADI Instructor Manual
• Business of Diving
• Law and the Diving Professional
• The Best of the Undersea Journal (referring to recent Undersea Journal articles in the Instructor Candidate Workbook)

Pre-study may also occur through staff led pre-course sessions. IDC Staff Instructors or Course Directors may guide instructor candidates through reading assignments and help them with understanding PADI standards, educational philosophy, training suggestions and other background information.

It’s recommended a minimum of two days be set aside for any pre-study option.

Candidates must also have proof of completing CPR and first aid training within the previous 24 months, and provide documentation of having a medical examination within the previous 12 months showing fitness for diving.

Candidates, who have completed any of their previous training through another diver training organizations other than PADI, must be able to provide copies of their certification cards or other documentation.

IDC - AI and OWSI Course Prerequisites

 

To enrol in an IDC or Assistant Instructor course, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization.

An individual with leadership level certification with another diver training organization can be:

a. an instructor member in good standing with one of the following organizations: BSAC (Club Instructor or higher), CMAS (one star Instructor or three star diver), FAUI, IDEA, Los Angeles County, MDEA, NAUI, PDIC, SSI, SAA (Instructor Grade 2 or higher) or YMCA (others may qualify – contact PADI for verification).

b. Or, a diver with proof of certification in diver supervision and management including proof of rescue diving certification.

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. A licensed physician must sign the form and state that the candidate is fit for diving. The physician signing the form may not be the applicant.

4. Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water scuba dives (as documented in the individual’s log book) and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation diving.

Note: to attend an IE, the instructor candidate must have at least 100 logged dives.

5. Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months.

6. Submit documentation of any qualifying certification for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership-level issued by another recreational diver training organization.

(PADI Members who have these records on file at PADI do not need to resubmit.)

7. If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course diver

rescue skills assessment.

OWSI Program Prerequisites

To enrol in an OWSI program, an individual must:

1. Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or as a current instructor member in good standing with another recreational diver training organization for at least 6 months including BSAC (Club Instructor or higher), CMAS (two star Instructor), FAUI, IDEA, Los Angeles County, MDEA, NAUI, PDIC, SSI, SAA (Instructor Grade 2 or higher) or YMCA (others may qualify – contact PADI for verification).

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. A licensed physician must sign the form and state that the candidate is fit for diving. The physician signing the form may not be the applicant.

4. Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water scuba dives (as documented in the individual’s log book) and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation diving.

Note: to attend an IE, the instructor candidate must have at least 100 logged dives

5. Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24months.

6. Submit documentation of any qualifying certification for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership-level issued by another recreational diver training organization.

(PADI Members who have these records on file at PADI do not need to resubmit).

Instructor Candidate Materials

The PADI Dive Centres, Resort, Course Director and/or IDC Staff Instructor conducting a course must ensure that instructor candidates have, in their possession, a personal set of materials for study and use during the course and for reference afterward; unless the materials are not available in a language understood by the candidate.

Instructor candidates must have a current version of these required materials or purchase an IDC Crew Pack:

• PADI Instructor Manual
• Instructor Candidate Work Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Instructor Outline
• Project AWARE Specialty Program Instructor Outline
• AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Instructor Outline
• PADI Open Water Diver Manual
• Recreational Dive Planner, the Wheel, table and eRDP, and Instructions for Use booklets
• Open Water Diver Quizzes and Exam booklet
• Adventures in Diving Manual
• PADI Rescue Diver Manual
• Rescue Diver Final Exams booklet
• PADI Divemaster Manual
• Divemaster Final Exams booklet
• Aquatic Cue Cards – for Open Water, Adventures, Rescue, Divemaster and D S D
• Confined Water Lesson Preparation slate
• Open Water Training Dive Lesson planning slate
• The Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving
• Diving Knowledge Workbook

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Tip: Important BRING YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT!

PADI EFRI-Emergency First Response Instructor

This course teaches Instructors how to organize, conduct, market and promote the PADI Emergency First Response Course. The course emphasizes hands-on skills practice and demonstrations. The EFRI Course is low stress and makes you feel confident and relaxed.

EFR is part of several PADI certification levels (Rescue, Divemaster, AI and OWSI). Therefore, it is one of the most marketable courses in the PADI System and allows you to offer all-inclusive programs.

You do not have to send your student elsewhere to complete their diving education.
Also since the EFR course is not diving specific, you can offer this training to all your customers, friends and family.

 

PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor ( 1 day )

Tip:This is the most popular specialty course worldwide.

Day one you will take the user course and learn about the benefits of Nitrox, safety and analyze it . Day two you will learn how to teach the course and you will go out for two enjoyable Nitrox dives.

If you are already certified as a Nitrox diver, you may take the course in one day. We can also offer you to integrate this program into your IDC so that you will be able to save some of your valuable time.

PADI Wreck Diving Instructor ( 1 day )

Another very popular specialty. This Instructor course teaches you how to organize,conduct and plan safe PADI Wreck Diver Courses. During the course we will explore and map the ZENOBIA, the Titanic of the Mediterranean.

 

The Dive Centre Management Course

This course will give you hands on experience in dealing with diving clientele and the demands that they place on the staff. It is an essential component of your resume when you apply for work in dive centre management, anywhere in the world. This course is ideal for those who wish to receive more in-depth training after their IDC. Or are looking into different areas in the dive industry.

What do you need to start?

Be a PADI Divemaster, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor or equivalent

Course planning, scheduling and promotion:
You will learn to define your most-likely customer group and their needs for instruction in introductory, entry-level and advanced diver training; write course schedules for different courses allowing for maximum flexibility; integrate with other diving and non-diving activities; and schedule available classroom and pool time efficiently. You will also identify methods to communicate course information and course availability with your potential customers. This kind of training is ideal for front shop and courses scheduling.
Excursion program planning, scheduling and promotion:
You will learn to compose a comprehensive excursion / activities program, offering as wide a variety of choices as possible to accommodate your customers and their different levels of training. You’ll also become familiar with the promotion techniques needed to bring customers into your dive store.
Scheduling of human resources:
In order to maximize the efficiency of the dive centre staff, you'll need to develop staff rosters for diving and maintenance duties in a way that is considered fair by all.
Customer reception and Counselling:
It is said that you never get a second chance to create a first impression. You’ll learn to make your customers feel welcome from the first moment you receive them and to counsel them on their needs and expectations. You’ll be able to avoid conflicts, and in a worst-case scenario, solve conflicts as quickly and fairly as possible.
Equipment and spare parts management - maintenance and repairs scheduling:
You’ll learn to set up a maintenance schedule for diving equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations, keep an inventory of spare parts, and know when to order materials without the risk of overstocking.
Cash management: reporting, billing and accounting:
You’ll learn to bill customers for products sold and services rendered, and to generate the various accounting records necessary for an accurate account of turn-over towards your principals.
Contracts and job descriptions - rights and obligations:
Although your principal may have drafted the staff-employment contract, it will be your duty to explain the terms-of-contract conditions to your staff and to determine the criteria necessary to ensure an objective evaluation of acceptable staff performance.
Occupational liability - legal responsibility and defensive measures:
In spite of the staff’s best intentions, misunderstandings still may occur. You will learn to prevent conflict situations by defining the duty of care your staff has towards your clientele.
Tour of PADI's EVE software program.
price: €170 Euro
Business of Diving Course
What do you need to start?
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor recommended
Working in the diving industry is not just a matter of being a good instructor. To be successful, you will also need good business skills beyond those taught during the IDC. Don't rely on just luck to run a diving business. Instead, use the skills you will learn on this 2-day program to ensure that you maximize your profits. If you’re looking at running your own business, then this courses id for you!
During this program you will cover the following topics:

• Dive Industry Overview.
• Business Planning.
• Investment and financing of your business.
• Preparing a budget and business plan.
• Taxes and business law.
• Retail Sales.
• Staff training.
• Stocks to sales.
• Diver Education.
• Scheduling your PADI courses.
• Pricing and Profit.
• Dive Centre Operations.
• Day to day running.
• Maintenance.
• Staff Management.
• Risk Management.
• Customer Acquisition and Retention.
• Advertising, marketing and PR.
• Retaining your customers.

price: €200 Euros
Sales Training Course
What do you need to start?
PADI Divemaster or PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor recommended
As you learnt during your IDC, being a good instructor is just one aspect of being successful in the diving industry. After all, you will need to sell to potential customers before you can use your instructional skills.
This program will teach you how to develop excellent sales skills. It covers the following topic areas:
 Attitudes
 The Psychology of Selling
 The Nuts and Bolts of Selling
 When Objections Get in the Way
 Closing Techniques
 Putting it all Together
 Scenarios
 Practical Applications
price: €200 Euros
Why Not take all the programs together for only €500 Euros

 

 

Other PADI Instructor Specialty Programs Cyprus

If you would like to take any other Specialties. Please consult our Course Director for further details.