Two Last-Minute Spots Open for the October PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air
The October PADI IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air
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| PADI IDC Indonesia | Oceans 5 Gili Air | Instructor Course Gili |
For months, the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Oceans 5 Gili Air starting on 15 October has been fully booked. But plans can change—and they just did. Two IDC candidates have shifted their dates, creating a rare last-minute opportunity for anyone who wants to become a PADI Instructor before the end of the year.
If you've been thinking about taking the next step in your diving career, this is your moment. Oceans 5 Gili Air is offering two newly available seats for the upcoming IDC that begins on October 15th, and once they’re taken, the group is full again.
This isn’t just any IDC. Oceans 5 Gili Air runs a 20-day Instructor Development program designed to turn divers into confident, responsible, and employable instructors—not box-tickers who only know how to pass an exam. The course is personally conducted by in-house PADI Course Director Waz Beijers, who is known for his realistic teaching methods, hands-on mentorship, and absolute commitment to quality over quantity.
If you join in October, you’re not only getting an IDC spot—you’re getting the chance to train in one of the most unique and forward-thinking programs in Indonesia, with an approach built for the diving industry of today and tomorrow.
Why October Is the Perfect Time
The October IDC sets candidates up perfectly for the year-end season. You’ll be done before the Christmas and New Year hiring rush and ready for high-season work either on the Gili Islands or anywhere else in the world.
Lots of divers wait too long to commit and miss their chance. With these two spots now available, someone else’s change of plans can become your opportunity to change your career—and your life.
A 20-Day PADI IDC That Goes Beyond Minimum Standards
Most IDCs around the world follow the shortest possible training schedule. Oceans 5 Gili Air does the opposite. Instead of cramming the curriculum into the minimum days required by PADI, the dive center extends the IDC to a 20-day development period, giving candidates more time to absorb, practice, and grow.
No rushing. No shortcuts. No stress.
Every day is structured to build confidence, refine skills, and prepare you to teach professionally, not just pass an exam.
You’ll work closely with Course Director Waz Beijers, who prioritizes individual growth, correct technique, self-awareness, environmental responsibility, and instructor-level thinking.
What Makes the Oceans 5 IDC Truly Different?
Here are the five unique aspects that define the Instructor Development Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air—and why these last two spots are so valuable.
1. Environmental Awareness at Instructor Level
At Oceans 5, becoming a dive instructor means becoming an ambassador for the ocean. The IDC is built around responsible, non-destructive teaching techniques. Kneeling on the bottom, touching the reef, sitting in sand patches—none of that is allowed during skills training.
From confined water sessions to open water teaching presentations, candidates learn how to:
Demonstrate skills in neutral buoyancy
Control groups mid-water
Avoid contact with the ocean floor
Correct students without disturbing marine life
Teach with respect for protected environments
This mindset makes you stand out in the global dive industry. More and more dive centers want instructors who can teach responsibly—not the “kneel and stir up the bottom” style that belongs to the past.
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, diving without impact isn’t an option—it’s a standard.
2. Marketing and AI Training to Boost Your Career
You can be a great instructor, but if no one knows you exist, it won’t open many doors. That’s why marketing is part of the IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air.
This program teaches you how to use AI as a powerful tool to:
Create engaging social media posts
Write website content and bios
Produce blogs and articles
Build or improve personal websites
Market yourself professionally online
Most dive instructors graduate without a clue how to promote themselves. Oceans 5 helps you take advantage of modern communication tools so you can stand out when applying for jobs anywhere in the world.
In today’s industry, skills and presentation go hand in hand, and this IDC gives you both.
3. Full Rescue Skill Development—Not Just the Bare Minimum
Many IDCs only review the minimum Rescue Diver skills required by the IDC curriculum. Oceans 5 Gili Air goes far beyond that.
Every rescue skill is practiced and retaught the way you’ll eventually teach it to your own students—not just performed for assessment. This includes:
Tired diver assist
Panicked diver at the surface
Distressed diver underwater
Unresponsive diver at the surface
Unresponsive diver underwater
Exits and boat recoveries
Search patterns
Rescue breathing on tow
Equipment removal and management in emergencies
Instructor-level communication and task delegation
The rescue workshop at Oceans 5 is designed to bring you back to instructor clarity—positioning, demonstrations, problem solving, group control, and safety oversight.
By the time you finish, you’ll not just remember your rescue course—you’ll be able to teach it.
4. It’s Not About Ticking Boxes—It’s About Becoming a Confident Instructor
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the IDC isn’t a checklist exercise. It’s not about doing the bare minimum just to get you through the exam. Candidates get real training, realistic scenarios, and the freedom to practice until they feel ready—not when a timetable says “move on.”
This philosophy creates instructors who:
Teach with confidence
Understand what they’re doing and why
React safely under pressure
Do not panic during evaluations
Can handle skill variations and student errors
Are ready to take responsibility as professionals
You’re not groomed to pass one exam—you’re shaped to start a career.
5. No Fixed IDC Schedule—You Train Based on Your Needs
Every candidate is different. Some need more practice with skills, others with theory, presentations, or confidence. Oceans 5 Gili Air doesn’t force everyone into the same daily structure. Instead, the Course Director adjusts the program to suit each individual.
The IDC schedule is flexible because:
Not everyone needs equal time on every workshop
Some candidates learn faster in confined sessions
Others need repetition to feel secure
Certain topics may take more time for certain groups
Confidence builds differently from one person to the next
This approach removes pressure and allows each future instructor to grow at their own pace. If you want more repetitions of a skill—no problem. If you need extra time with theory or open water presentations, you get it.
You’re trained as a person, not processed as a number.
Why Choose Oceans 5 Gili Air?
Aside from the unique IDC philosophy, Oceans 5 Gili Air offers a professional environment with proven results:
PADI Career Development Centre status for over a decade
Dedicated IDC classroom, private training pools, and an IDC boat
Small candidate groups—never overcrowded
Personal mentorship by Course Director Waz Beijers
Real environmental culture, not just “green branding”
A strong international reputation for high teaching standards
Graduates from Oceans 5 succeed worldwide because they’re not trained just to meet requirements—they’re trained to exceed expectations.
Why These Two Spots Matter
Most IDC spots are booked months in advance. With the October group previously closed, many divers already moved their plans to 2025. Now there’s a sudden opening—but only for two people.
These seats will be filled quickly because:
It’s the last IDC before high season
The group size is limited and won’t be expanded
The reputation of Oceans 5 attracts divers from all over the world
The 20-day format is rare and highly valued
The approach is realistic, modern, and job-oriented
The Course Director is hands-on, approachable, and experienced
If you’ve been unsure, waiting for a sign, or thinking “maybe next time”—this is the time.
Be Part of This October’s IDC
The IDC begins on 15 October, and the Instructor Examination follows immediately after. In just a few weeks, you could be a newly certified PADI Instructor—ready to start your new career before the holidays.
You’ll finish the course as an environmentally responsible, confident, well-trained, and marketable instructor with the tools to teach, guide, and stand out in the industry.
These last two spots are not just open—they’re an open door to your future.
Final Call
If you’re ready to make the leap, don’t overthink it. Opportunities like this don’t return once the seats are gone.
Two places. October 15 start. 20 days. A Course Director who trains individuals, not numbers.
Contact Oceans 5 Gili Air now and secure your space before someone else takes it.
Your IDC is waiting.
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