by Marcel Jansen | Nov 10, 2024 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
Learning mask clearing is a truly empowering skill for new divers. But it can be a bit of a challenge for beginners. The idea of water entering their mask can make some students feel anxious or even claustrophobic. On the other hand, mastering mask clearing can be a...
by Marcel Jansen | Jan 28, 2024 | Risk Management
Diving instructor is the best job in the world but it does come with some responsibility. Taking people scuba diving for the very first time does involve some risks. For instructors, it is important to be able to manage those risks.In my IDC I try to do much more than...
by Marcel Jansen | Nov 13, 2023 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Teaching PADI courses
As a PADI Pro, you get to witness anticipation turned into passion and fear changed into courage! Helping novice divers conquer tricky skills can be extremely rewarding and is one of the reasons why I love being a dive instructor. Let’s dive into a skill that is...
by Marcel Jansen | Dec 8, 2018 | PADI IDC - instructor course, Risk Management, Teaching PADI courses
Lately I got a few comments about the PADI Rescue Diver course, saying the course was not realistic. My reply: “You are the instructor. You can make it as realistic as you like”. PADI Rescue Diver course I think the Rescue Diver course is a very...
by Marcel Jansen | Nov 22, 2018 | PADI IDC - instructor course
Ready to start your PADI IDC? So you’re thinking about becoming a PADI Instructor? Before you start your PADI IDC, it’s good to know there’s more involved than many new instructors expect. The IDC isn’t just about learning standards or passing an exam. It’s about...
