A Confident and Environmentally Aware Dive Instructor
If you’re searching for a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) that stands out from the crowd—not just on paper but in practice—then the PADI IDC Gili Islands at Oceans 5 Gili Air is for you. Tucked away in the heart of the Gili Matra Marine Park, Oceans 5 Gili Air offers more than a certificate—it offers a philosophy and a purpose.
Not Just an Instructor—A Role Model for the Ocean
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we believe the PADI IDC is not just a step to pass the Instructor Examination. It’s a journey of becoming a confident, responsible, and environmentally conscious dive professional. Under the guidance of in-house PADI Course Director Waz, we don’t just prepare you for the PADI Instructor Examination—we prepare you for a global career where you make a positive impact on the underwater world.
The oceans need more than just instructors. They need educators, leaders, and advocates. That’s what we aim to create.
One of the Few IDCs Where the Environment Comes First
In today’s diving world, where more marine parks are implementing stricter guidelines to protect the reefs, environmental awareness is no longer optional—it’s essential. Unfortunately, only a handful of Course Directors globally incorporate this philosophy deeply into their teaching. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, environmental responsibility isn’t a tagline—it’s our identity.
Every skill, every workshop, and every ocean session is conducted with this core value in mind. We believe that dive instructors should set the standard. That includes avoiding kneeling on the bottom, demonstrating excellent buoyancy, and teaching students to hover with control and confidence.
Buoyancy is Not Optional—It’s Our Standard
While many IDC programs still rely on the traditional kneeling method for teaching skills, at Oceans 5 Gili Air we challenge this outdated approach. The reason? It damages the environment and sends the wrong message to students.
We teach neutral buoyancy from day one, both in confined water and the ocean. Sure, it may take longer to master. Sure, it may require more patience, practice, and guidance. But the result is worth it: IDC candidates who can truly control their students, minimize environmental impact, and lead by example.
Some critics say teaching this way is unrealistic for new instructors. We disagree. In fact, the PADI Instructor Manual is clear—courses are performance-based, not time-based. We believe that mastering buoyancy and student control is a performance that matters.
At Oceans 5, we don’t tick boxes. We transform divers into instructors who make a difference.
More Practice, Less Pressure
At many other dive centers, the IDC is a race against the clock—complete the curriculum, check the boxes, pass the exam. But at Oceans 5 Gili Air, we slow things down for the right reasons.
We practice until it’s perfect—not just for the Instructor Examination, but for the real world.
This includes:
- Extra pool sessions for buoyancy and skill refinement
- Ocean sessions focused on real-life student control
- Environmental briefings and marine park regulations
- Dedicated workshops on neutral buoyancy, rescue skills, and Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) scenarios
- Real feedback, not just score sheets
Located in the Gili Matra Marine Park—A Natural Classroom
Oceans 5 Gili Air is located inside the Gili Matra Marine Park, a protected area renowned for its biodiversity and coral reef systems. This is more than a beautiful location—it’s a living classroom that teaches IDC candidates the importance of conservation, reef etiquette, and sustainable diving.
Every course taught here respects the marine park rules, reinforces reef-safe behaviors, and educates future instructors on how to protect the very environment that sustains our industry.
Quality Over Quantity
Some dive centers prioritize high turnover and full rosters. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we keep our groups small. Why?
- More time with the Course Director
- Personalized feedback
- More pool and ocean time
- Stronger group bonding and support
- Higher retention of real teaching techniques
Your success isn’t based on how fast you can tick a checklist. It’s based on how well you can teach, control, and inspire future divers.
The Waz Factor
Our Course Director, Waz, isn’t just an experienced instructor—he’s a mentor. Known for his direct communication, attention to detail, and passion for the ocean, Waz leads every PADI IDC with the goal of making every candidate confident and ready.
He’s not here just to help you pass. He’s here to transform you.
With decades of teaching experience across different parts of the world and an uncompromising standard for quality, Waz brings out the best in his candidates—whether it’s during classroom presentations, confined skills, or ocean teaching dives.
The Oceans 5 Difference
So what makes the PADI IDC Gili Islands at Oceans 5 Gili Air truly different?
- Focus on buoyancy and ocean conservation
- Training tailored to performance, not just passing exams
- IDC that reflects real-world teaching challenges
- Eco-conscious approach integrated into every session
- Small groups, personal attention, and time to grow
- Real pool and ocean practice—no shortcuts
- Located in a marine park with year-round diving conditions
At Oceans 5 Gili Air, our mission is simple: to create the next generation of dive instructors who care—about their students, about the environment, and about the future of diving.
Ready to start your journey?
Join our upcoming PADI IDC and become more than just a dive instructor. Become a role model, a leader, and a protector of the ocean.
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About IDC Gili Islands
IDC Gili Islands and Oceans 5 dive resort conduct once a month a PADI IDC. Oceans 5 is a PADI Career Development Center located on Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia
