Category Archives: New IDC Candidates

Asia PADI IDC Candidates Start Their Free Prep Lessons

Downbelow’s current group of PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) candidates have started their course preparation presentations conducted at Downbelow’s KK Times Square office. The presentations were given by Downbelow’s highly experienced and qualified PADI Go-Pro instructor team led by PADI … Continue reading

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Welcome May 2013 PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) Borneo Candidates

Our next PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) is almost 2 months away but we already have a bunch of eager candidates ready to start their journey on becoming diving professionals. We would like to welcome our new batch of candidates … Continue reading

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Welcome Samantha – Our New PADI IDC Intern from Canada

Downbelow’s Go Pro team welcomes Samantha from Canada as she joins us as a PADI Instructor Development Centre (IDC) intern and will learn all the ropes to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor at the end of her programme. … Continue reading

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PADI IDC Candidates Get Swimming to End Finning

We have a packed PADI Instructor Development Course starting on 8 Nov and the schedule leading up to it is tough, but when a Finathon needs swimming you have to make do. Downbelow’s Finathon held in Kota Kinabalu yesterday, was … Continue reading

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2 More IDC Candidates for Instructor Course in Kota Kinabalu

We were joined by 2 new PADI Instructor Development Course candidates this weekend. We say hello to Meredith and Jess joining us to become professional scuba divers. Our resident PADI Course Director, Richard Swann, was on hand to welcome the … Continue reading

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Deep Dive Scenario Training for Sep Borneo IDC Candidates

We’ve had a string of idyllic diving days at our PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre on Gaya island in Kota Kinabalu recently, right for the picking by the eager candidates of our September Borneo IDC. Not one to waste … Continue reading

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September’s IDC is another Intern Richer

A hearty welcome to Oliver, our newest recruit to the September Instructor Development Course here in Sabah, Malaysia. Downbelow’s resident PADI Course Director Richard Swann was on hand to welcome Oliver to the PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre on … Continue reading

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Instructor Development Course Intern Gains EFR Instructor Experience

Former intern and Downbelow Instructor Liz street was conducting a Rescue Diver and Instructor course yesterday, and had September IDC Intern Maija on hand to assist. The major benefit of arriving far in advance of the Instructor Development Course is … Continue reading

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September IDC Candidate Dives Right In

Moments after reporting for his Professional Internship with Downbelow in Kota Kinabalu, IDC candidate Victor was putting his shoulder to the grindstone. Victor is one of the early-bird arrivals for our September Instructor Development Course, who is starting their pro … Continue reading

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IDC Candidate Increases Group Experience

Currently a PADI Divemaster, Sara has become a Instructor Development Course candidate, who will be joining our next IDC in May. Meanwhile, her professional scuba diving internship here in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah continues, and there is still much to learn … Continue reading

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