What it means to be a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor at the PADI IDC Indonesia with Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod

As a highly experienced Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director, Holly Macleod has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and the role of a scuba diving instructor and has adopted a range of adittional teaching workshops for the PADI IDC Gili Islands Program

“Teaching people to dive is really rewarding and life as a scuba diving instructor is a fun and exciting lifestyle with endless opportunities for travel, exploration and new challenges.”

A PADI Scuba Diving Instructor represents a global organization made up of the world’s industry leaders maintaining the standard that has become the template for any modern day scuba diving educational activity. Instructors will be backed up by an internationally recognized brand and a wealth of in-house support via the PADI Asia Pacific Headquarters. The benefits of choosing the PADI IDC Indonesia with Holly far outweigh any alternative options.

Firstly, Holly is a Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course with a
massive reputation within the area of professional instructor training having certified over 100 PADI Instructor in 2015 alone. Another great advantage is that Holly has worked in a variety of scuba diving related roles in a multitude of worldwide destinations and is therefore perfectly positioned to provide advice and support to candidates looking for their first appointment within the industry.

One of the most important factors when choosing the destination for your professional instructor level training is the experience of the PADI Course Director. Holly has trained hundreds of scuba diving instructors and knows exactly what is required to pass the PADI Instructor Examination and to develop a successful career within the diving industry

The Gili Islands also offers new instructors the opportunity to immediately find jobs and begin their new careers. The Gili Islands is become a more popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists and is therefore growing year upon year. The growth of tourism numbers also makes way for a growing number of new and student divers and therefor the requirement for new scuba diving instructors.

The program is made of two distinct parts; the PADI IDC Preparation workshops and the actual PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) The Instructor Preparation Workshops generally prepares diving professionals for the PADI IDC Course and reviews the knowledge and skill learnt during the PADI Divemaster Course allowing candidates to make a smooth and easy transition on the courses. The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) concentrates on the personal development of dive professionals and providing them with the necessary tools to be successful within the diving industry.

Further information about the PADI Instructor Development Course in the Gili Islands can be found at the PADI IDC Indonesia online website highlighting course content and the latest course schedule.

For specific course details PADI IDC Indonesia Information download the PDF Information Pack and start planning your personal dive training and career progression or review some of the first hand PADI IDC Indonesia candidate reviews.

Further questions can be referred directly to Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod at idc@trawangandive.com

Asia’s top Instructor training program | PADI IDC Indonesia with Holly Macleod | Gili Islands

Are you a professional Divemaster looking to take the next step? The PADI IDC Gili Islands with Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod can be seen as the best possible training available for those looking for a rewarding and successful career within the recreational diving industry.

The program offers a number of advantages for professional Divemasters wishing to take the next step. Firstly the program take place at the first PADI IDC Career Development Center (CDC) to be established in the Gili Islands offering world class training facilities. The course is entirely run by Award Winning Platinum rated PADI Course Director Holly Macleod.

IDC training takes place in the Gili Islands which is a fantastic location for dive professionals looking to make a start within the industry. Gili Trawangan offers a tropical Island surrounded by palm swept white sandy beaches and turquoise blue tropical sea with a wealth of marine life. Tourism is definitely growing on the island and the diving is good, meaning the number of dive courses are also increasing exponentially and therefore the demand for dive Instructors will always be increasing year upon year.

Once a PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor you can teach the entire range of programs from entry level up to Divemaster as well as the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty. Other Specialties are subject to the instructor gaining the necessary certification to teach in each individual area of their choosing.

The course itself takes place over an 11 day period and includes 5 days of pre-IDC preparation that has been designed to make the transition to Instructor level training as smooth as possible. Prep training focusses on dive theory and skill circuit reviews and ensures that candidates have the most up to date PADI materials. The IDC itself then makes the jump to teaching the courses that Divemasters already have been assisting on. We aim to ensure that our candidates are as prepared as possible, allowing them to enjoy a thorough and challenging IDC program.

If you’re looking at joining the Program check out the PADI IDC Indonesia Information Pack and contact our Award Winning Platinum Course Director Holly Macleod to reserve your place. To see all the latest news and updates take a look at the PADI IDC Gili Islands Facebook Fan Page.

PADI IDC Indonesia with H.S.R Macleod | Mix it up with the IDC Gili Islands and Komodo Internship Opportunity

Are you looking at taking you PADI IDC, but would also like to dive in one of the world’s best locations? Or maybe you’re even thinking about working in Komodo.

 

 

 

Our sister company in Flores provides one of best Livaboard operations available in Indonesia and have now teamed up with the Gili IDC Indonesia to provide the ultimate IDC experience; The PADI IDCIndonesia Komodo traineeship offers candidates to train for their PADI IDC in the Gili Islands and then travel to Komodo where they will shadow our Livaboard Cruise Director learning what it takes to run a successful Livaboard operation.

The IDC program is conducted at Trawangan Dive, the first ever established PADI Career Development Center in Lombok and the Gili Islands. All Instructor level programs are conducted by our renowned Platinum PADI Course Director who will not only conduct the required PADI presentations and help you to master your teaching techniques, she can also give you valuable hints and tips accumulated from her many years with the industry.

The Ikan Biru Komodo Safari is an unforgettable experience, comprising world class diving with a Jurassic Park style adventure featuring volcanoes, uninhabited islands, Komodo dragons, dolphins cruising along side, spectacular sunsets and tranquil star-filled nights.

Boasting a spacious upper deck, Ikan Biru is well fitted for guests to relax, dine and sleep under the stars in absolute comfort. The two below-deck guest bathrooms are fitted with hot fresh-water showers. There is also an Ipod docking station. Ikan Biru has a fully stocked kitchen with two fridge/freezers, beer/wine cooler and gas cook top/oven. Ikan Biru is equipped with modern marine safety equipment and an extremely experienced sailing and dive crew in accordance with marine tourism guidelines.

Ikan Biru caters to both recreational and rebreather divers. When your day’s diving is complete, the Ikan Biru has stand up paddle boards (SUP) for guests to explore the clear shallow waters around the uninhabited islands of Komodo National Park.

If you’re looking to take your PADI Instructor Development Course, learn how a successful Livaboard operates and dive some of the best sites in the world this is your chance with the PADI IDC Indonesia Komodo experience. To find out more about the IDC program check out our IDC Indonesia on Facebook.

Warning “Cheap alternative PADI IDC programs” | Go with the best | PADI IDC Gili Trawangan | Trawangan Dive

Recently we have noticed many dive operators and PADI Course Directors dropping their prices or offering special deals for the PADI IDC programs and in fact we have also received many requests for discounts. However our IDC Gili Islands program is already priced very reasonably for its immense value and the response would always have to be “You get what you pay for” with a recommendation to conduct further research and of course once people realize the extra benefits of our program combined with the fact that they’re not really saving a lot of money we often hear from them again.

Why the PADI IDC Gili Islands should be a prime choice!

Consider firstly the training facility; our facility is the first established PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center in the Gili Islands and in fact the entire Lombok area. We are one of the most popular choices for recreational dive courses in the whole of Indonesia and therefore have some of the most experienced PADI Instructors available. Once the IDC is finished and candidates have been officially certified they are welcome to stay on and team teach with our seasoned instructors allowing them to develop their own personal teaching styles and pick up some useful tips which are likely to stay with them throughout their career.

Another consideration is the PADI Course Director and if they are actually conducting the program. Many other facilities use a team of staff instructors to conduct large portions of the course and some even have Course Directors who live somewhere else and only visit simply to conduct the course, and then of course they’ve gone again. Our PADI Course Director Holly Macleod lives here in Gili Trawangan and works full time at Trawangan Dive. Holly conducts the entire IDC program, attends the Instructor Exam, teach all instructor specialties and is also available once the course is finished to assist candidates with team teaching, finding work or any other help they may need. Last year Holly’s PADI Status was reclassified to Platinum PADI Course Director sighting here commitment to training her IDC candidates. She was also awarded the PADI “Commitment to Instructor Development” award for her achievements in instructor development and her commitment to the PADI education system. This year she has once again been reclassified to “Elite” Platinum PADI Course Director which recognizes her pure experience in instructor training.

One other major factor to consider is the location itself. Gili Trawangan is a tiny island in comparison to Bali and is surrounded by turquoise blue water and palm swept white sandy beaches. The island has no cars, no dogs and no hassle so this removes all the problems associated with large traffic jams and rabid dogs. Our dive center is situated next one of the best beaches on the island and our boat leaves from directly outside the shop. Training sites are a stone’s throw away allowing minimum time getting to training sites and a minimum carbon footprint.

If you’re looking to become a PADI Scuba Instructor there is no better choice. The PADI IDC Indonesia runs every month on an 11 day schedule with an additional 4 days of pre IDC preparation. We can also be found through our PADI IDC Gili Islands Facebook Fan Page.