PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor + EFRI (IDC + EFRI) in Malta

Turn Your Passion into a Career with Starfish Diving Malta

Are you ready to take your diving career to the next level? The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) + Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) program at Starfish Diving Malta provides everything you need to become a certified PADI Instructor.

This comprehensive training program prepares you to teach, mentor, and inspire new divers while giving you the skills to conduct first aid and CPR training as a certified Emergency First Response Instructor. With Chris Heitkemper, an experienced PADI Course Director, guiding you through the program, you’ll gain the confidence, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to pass the PADI Instructor Exam (IE) and start your career as a dive professional.

What’s Involved in the PADI IDC + EFRI Course?

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is the foundation of the PADI Instructor Course in Malta. The course is divided into:
✔ PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) Course – Learn instructional techniques and knowledge development.
✔ PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) Course – Master classroom, confined water, and open water teaching.

The Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) Course qualifies you to teach CPR and first aid, a crucial requirement for PADI Rescue Diver courses.

During the IDC, you will:

✔ Complete self-study Knowledge Reviews before the course begins.
✔ Deliver at least two confined water teaching presentations.
✔ Present two knowledge development sessions.
✔ Conduct an open water teaching presentation integrating two skills.
✔ Demonstrate all 20 dive skills to professional-level standards.
✔ Complete an 800-meter snorkel swim without stopping.
✔ Pass a five-part dive theory exam with at least 75% in each section.
✔ Attend 14 curriculum presentations to refine your teaching techniques.

At the end of the program, you’ll be fully prepared for the PADI Instructor Exam (IE).

What Can You Do with Your PADI Instructor Certification?

After completing the IDC and passing the Instructor Exam (IE), you will be certified to:

✔ Teach PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster courses.
✔ Conduct Discover Scuba Diving and other introductory dive experiences.
✔ Teach Emergency First Response (EFR) first aid and CPR courses.
✔ Continue your professional development with PADI Specialty Instructor ratings.

If you are looking to expand your career even further, consider adding the PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) certification to teach specialty courses.

Course Duration

✔ 9 Days

Course Prerequisites

To enrol in the PADI Instructor Course Malta (IDC), you must:
✔ Be a PADI Divemaster (or equivalent) or a PADI Assistant Instructor (AI).
✔ Be at least 18 years old.
✔ Have been a certified diver for at least six months.
✔ Have at least 60 logged dives (100 dives required for teaching status).
✔ Have experience in night, deep, and navigation diving.
✔ Hold a CPR and First Aid certification within the last 24 months (EFR course available).
✔ Provide a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.

What’s Included in the PADI Instructor Course Malta?

✔ Training with experienced PADI instructors.
✔ Instructor-led theory, confined water, and open water sessions.
✔ Land transportation to dive sites.

What’s Not Included?

Learning Materials

• PADI IDC Crew Pack (€680) – Mandatory for the course.
• PADI EFRI Crew Pack (€210) – Required for EFR Instructor certification.

PADI Membership & Application Fees (Payable Directly to PADI)

• PADI Instructor Application Fee – €243.50
• Instructor Exam (IE) Fee – €833.00
• EFR Instructor Application Fee – €151.50

Personal Diving Equipment

• Candidates must have their own full set of dive gear, including a dive computer.

PADI Membership Fees

Fast Track Your Diving Career

For those who want to go from Divemaster to Instructor in one structured program, Starfish Diving Malta offers “Zero-to-Hero” packages. These customized career development courses allow you to complete multiple certifications, including:

✔ Divemaster + IDC + MSDT Combo
✔ Divemaster + OWSI + EFRI
✔ Fast-track Instructor Training for those wanting to GoPro

Becoming a PADI Instructor is more than just a certification—it’s a lifestyle change. Whether you dream of travelling the world, leading dive expeditions, or running your dive school, Starfish Diving Malta can help you turn your passion into a career.

Contact us today to learn about our custom instructor development packages and start your professional diving journey.

Upcoming Course Dates & Enrollment

This course runs multiple times per year. Spaces are limited to ensure individual attention and high-quality training.

Take the next step toward your PADI Instructor career with Starfish Diving Malta.

Enrol Now and start your journey as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and Emergency First Response Instructor today.