Friday, November 18, 2011

Dive Friends Bonaire Announces First SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

Dive Friends Bonaire is pleased to announce their first SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC) will begin on December 10th and continue through December 16th, 2011. The Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC) conducted by Jeffrey Kempff will follow on 19th and 20th December.

The IDC format will focus upon workshops and interaction. SDI/TDI Instructor Trainer Chris Verstappen will conduct the program in English and Dutch. Concurrent with the IDC course, Dive Friends Bonaire will also offer Specialty Instructor training, crossovers, and an option for a post-IDC internship at the dive facility. The cost of the course is $1,995.00, including all of the following:

- Full IDC
- IEC Prep Course, FREE
- Instructor Online Training
- CPROX1st Aid AED Instructor
- TDI Understanding Nitrox Instructor
- Instructor Manuals
- Instructor Exam
- Instructor Fees

Additional programs are available for the following prices:

- Specialty Instructor, $150.00
- Instructor Crossover (with Online Training), $700.00
- Instructor Evaluation Course (IEC), $450.00

All candidates are also eligible for two days of free unlimited air for shore diving after the IDC. Dive Friends will be including Instructor Online Training as part of this IDC, which allows candidates to save time and travel expenses by taking advantage of home-study methods. They can start the academic portion of the IDC in advance, for completion of the program with Dive Friend’s Instructor Trainer. During the two days between the IDC and the Instructor Examination Course (IEC), Dive Friends Bonaire offers a free Preparation Course. These two days will be used to refresh your knowledge of the theory and practice the skills again.

Together with cooperating accommodation partners, Dive Friends Bonaire can also offer the full IDC + 14 days accommodation for $2,912 (All SDI materials, IEC and SDI fees are included).  All rates are in U.S. Dollars.

Dive Friends Bonaire can assist with on-island arrangements, including special IDC rates for accommodations and/or vehicle rentals. Those interested in participating in the IDC should contact Dive Friends Bonaire directly by email at info@dive-friends-bonaire.com or chris@dive-friends-bonaire.com (Instructor Trainer) for pricing and eligibility requirements and discounted rates for accommodations.  (Source:  Dive Friends Bonaire)