How to prepare for the IDC?
Your ultimate success during the IDC program depends greatly on the amount of preparation you put in prior to the program. It is important to spend time studying your dive theory, as this will not be taught during the IDC Program. This is knowledge that you should already have. If you prepare this in advance, it will give you more time during the IDC to focus on the teaching aspect You should begin your self-study well in advance of your IDC and complete the following steps: • Review the Diving Knowledge Workbook and the Encyclopedia of Diving, concentrating on the five topics that you will be tested on in your IE; Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Skills and Environment and RDP. • Prior to the start of the IDC you also need to complete all of the knowledge reviews (16) in the Instructor Candidate Workbook. Answering these knowledge reviews in advance will help you to relax a little more during the IDC, and allow you more time to prepare for your teaching presentations • Obtain an Instru
