Instructor · Dive Master
Take the plunge into a dive career.
Every PADI professional pathway, from Beginner to Divemaster to Instructor, with flexible e-Learning, small-group mentoring and real ocean training in the Bay of Islands.
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Which course is right for me?
Start from where you are now. Whether thats zero experience or already 50 dives under your belt. Each course builds on the last, so pick your starting point and work up.
01 - most popular
want a career
Instructor via NZ Diploma
Want a dive career? Go from Open Water to Instructor with 100+ dives, Studylink support for course fees and job help.
45 weeks - Full time study
No experience required.
02
Certified, want real experience
Divemaster Internship
The Divemaster course plus boat crew, guiding and shop training – the most hands-on route in.
3 months
Needs: Open Water · 18+
03
Already a Rescue Diver
Divemaster
Your first pro level. Learn to plan, supervise and assist real courses with our instructors.
6–8 weeks
Needs: Rescue · EFR · 40 dives · 18+
04
Already a Divemaster
IDC
Become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with our in-house Course Director, Ben.
2 weeks
Needs: Divemaster · 100 dives · 6 months certified
05
Already an Instructor
MSDT Prep
Teach 5 PADI specialties and stand out to dive centres worldwide.
3–4 weeks
Needs: PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
Featured course · DIPLOMA in professional Scuba Instruction
Become a PADI Scuba Instructor
Want to live a life on the ocean ? Turn your passion into a career. Train with us in the Bay of Islands, study for 1 year the NZ Level 5 DIPLOMA in PROFESSIONAL SCUBA INSTRUCTION and graduate ready to teach the world to dive.
Student loan & allowance avaliable through studylink
No experience required, you'll learn it all over 45 weeks
Starts Feb 2027 - limited spaces
Career support & job leads
Mon -Thurs
Weekly timetable
0 experience
required to start
2027
Feb - Nov
Professional courses
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IDC
Instructor - DIPLOMA
Divemaster
Divemaster Internship
MSDT Prep
IDC
Primary focus · Instructor
Instructor Development Course (IDC)
The PADI IDC takes you from Divemaster to Open Water Scuba Instructor. During your Instructor Development Course (IDC), you will master the PADI System of Education through a series of practical workshops and presentations. Your training will cover all core PADI courses and essential topics like risk management, teaching strategies, and the business of diving. We run 2x IDC per year at our dive center, with our in-house course Director Ben.
Knowledge development & presentation workshops
Confined and open water teaching practice
Full prep for the PADI Instructor Examination
Must have 100 logged dives
Must have had 6 months as a certified diver
Your Investment to Become a PADI Instructor: Transparent Pricing for Your PADI IDC
Your investment is in two parts: our all-inclusive course package and the fees paid directly to PADI. When you're comparing options, always check what's fully included to avoid surprises. We've built our program to be comprehensive, so you know exactly what you're getting.
Course Package Price: $2300
This payment to our center covers all your hands-on training, including:
The full PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).
The complete Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor course.
All required materials
PADI Professional Fees (Paid Separately)
As part of your certification, you will pay fees directly to PADI for your application and examination. These are essential for your global certification and are the same for all candidates. Key PADI fees include:
PADI Instructor Examination (IE) Fee: $1190
PADI Instructor Application Fee: $385
Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor Application Fee: $266
Please note: These fees are paid directly to PADI and are subject to their annual pricing. We can provide you with the most current fee schedule upon enquiry.
Duration
2 weeks
Prerequisites
Divemaster · 100 dives · 6 months certified Diver