Life After the IE: Your Options as a New Instructor
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| 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, and logistics.
Build your resume – Having logged teaching experience makes you much more attractive to future employers.
2. MSDT Prep Program
Many new instructors choose to immediately work towards their Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) rating. At Oceans 5, after every IDC, Course Director Waz offers a full week of Instructor Specialty Training. You can choose from a wide variety of specialties such as Deep, Wreck, Drift, Nitrox, Search & Recovery, and Shark Conservation. Completing these programs allows you to teach more courses and makes you a stronger job candidate.
3. Staying on Gili Air to Work
The Gili Islands are a global hub for scuba diving, and many of Oceans 5’s graduates secure work locally. Oceans 5 maintains strong connections with dive centers across Indonesia, including on Gili Trawangan, Lombok, Komodo, and Bali, helping successful candidates network and find their first professional roles.
4. Traveling and Teaching Worldwide
A PADI certification is recognized globally, meaning you can take your skills anywhere — from the Caribbean to the Red Sea, Maldives, Thailand, or even the icy fjords of Norway. Completing your IDC at Oceans 5 prepares you to confidently teach in any environment thanks to their focus on realistic teaching methods and neutral buoyancy skills.
Why Gili Air Is the Best Place for Your IDC
Choosing where to do your IDC is just as important as choosing to do one. Here’s why Gili Air, and specifically Oceans 5 Gili Air, stands out:
A Relaxed, Supportive Environment
Gili Air is a laid-back island with a slower pace compared to nearby Gili Trawangan. This peaceful atmosphere allows IDC candidates to focus on their studies without distractions, while still enjoying stunning beaches, vibrant sunsets, and a welcoming community.
World-Class Facilities
Oceans 5 boasts:
Two large training pools with shallow and deep sections for skill mastery.
Spacious classrooms with personal space for each candidate, allowing for focused learning.
Dedicated IDC boat for open-water training sessions.
New, well-maintained dive gear to ensure comfort and safety.
Small Group Sizes
With a maximum of six candidates per IDC, you receive personalized attention from Course Director Waz. Your weaknesses are addressed individually, ensuring you leave the IDC as a confident and capable instructor.
Neutral Buoyancy Teaching Philosophy
Unlike many centers that still teach on the bottom, Oceans 5 trains all IDC candidates to demonstrate skills mid-water — the way they should be done in real teaching scenarios. This prepares you to teach in a modern, environmentally responsible way.
Strong Community and Conservation Focus
Oceans 5 has been a pioneer in conservation efforts on Gili Air since 2010, running weekly beach and reef cleanups and partnering with the University of Mataram and BKKPN Kupang for marine research. As an IDC candidate, you become part of this conservation culture and learn to be not only a good instructor but also an ocean ambassador.
Your IDC Journey Starts Here
The decision to become a PADI Instructor is the start of a life-changing adventure. Oceans 5 Gili Air offers everything you need — from expert instruction and top-notch facilities to post-IE teaching opportunities — to ensure your success as a dive professional.
When you finish your IE, you won’t just walk away with a certification card; you’ll leave with practical teaching experience, valuable connections in the dive industry, and the confidence to teach anywhere in the world.
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