Life After the IE: Your Options as a New Instructor PADI IDC Gili Islands | Instructor Development | Oceans 5 Gili Air Passing your IE is a huge achievement, but Oceans 5 believes that confidence as an instructor is built with real-world teaching experience. That’s why they offer multiple options to help new instructors transition smoothly into professional life: 1. The Free IDC Instructor Internship One of the unique benefits of taking your IDC at Oceans 5 Gili Air is the free 2–3 week instructor internship offered to all IDC graduates. This internship allows you to: Assist real courses – No simulations here. You will be teaching actual students under the supervision of experienced Oceans 5 instructors. Gain confidence – You practice teaching in a safe, supportive environment, learning how to manage real students with varying skill levels and challenges. Learn the daily workflow – Experience the operational side of a busy dive shop: scheduling, briefings, paperwork, ...
