PADI IDC DIVE THEORY
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Our Dive Theory Online Course makes passing the PADI Instructor exam a breeze! Packed with fun, interactive content and quizzes, this course breaks down complex topics like physics and physiology into easy-to-digest lessons.
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PADI IDC Theory and Standards exam on the IE
An important part of the PADI IDC is the dive theory. Having a solid theoretical background makes sure you that you come across as a trustworthy and confident instructor. It also helps you to avoid problems and to find a solution if problems occur.
On the PADI Instructor Exam (IE) you will be tested on PADI Dive Theory and PADI Standards and Procedures.
The PADI Dive Theory Exam contains 5 sections; Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Skills and Environment, and Decompression Theory and RDP. Each section has 12 multiple choice questions.
You’ll have 1,5 hour to complete the Dive Theory Exam. You will be allowed a time extension if you have learning difficulties (documented by a physician) or if the exam is not available in the language that you speak.
Passing score is 75% so you are allowed to have maximum 3 misstakes in each section. If you score less then 75% on 1 section then you are allowed to do a make-up on this section (again 12 questions). If you score less then 75% on 2 or more sections you can not be certified as a PADI Instructor on this IE. On a next IE you can have another go at the exam but you’ll have to do both the PADI Dive Theory exam and the PADI Standards and Procedures exam again.
The PADI Standards and Procedures exam contains 50 multiple choice questions. Again you’ll have 1,5 hour and a time extension if needed. The passing score is again 75%. This exam is ‘open book’ meaning that you are allowed to use the PADI Instructor Manual and the PADI ‘Guide to Teaching’. This means however, that there is no make-up allowed. Scoring less then 75% on the PADI Standards and Procedures exam will lead to non-certification at this IE.