Category Archives: Whats Up IDC Candidates?

November 2012 Instructor Development Underway in Sabah

Posted on 9 November 2012 by DiveDownbelow

Our November Instructor Development Course is now in full swing at Downbelow’s PADI 5-star IDC Dive Centre in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Richard Swann, Downbelow’s resident PADI Course Director, was , of course, on hand to welcome this eclectic group of … Continue reading →

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The Eve of the November IDC in Sabah, Borneo

Posted on 7 November 2012 by DiveDownbelow

The time has arrived for Downbelow’s last PADI Instructor Development Course held here in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo. Starting tomorrow, the IDC runs through 19 November before wrapping up with the PADI Instructor Exam immediately following on 20 and 21 … Continue reading →

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IDC Prep Starts on Halloween. It was a dark and stormy night…

Posted on 31 October 2012 by DiveDownbelow

It was a dark and stormy night… No, it wasn’t. It was a bright, sunny day, and not a vampire in sight. We see our PADI CD and his Instructor Development Course candidates in the office though, which is also … Continue reading →

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Zero to Hero Interns Well on their Way

Posted on 26 October 2012 by DiveDownbelow

Downbelow’s local Divemaster trainees, Chunky, Pablo & Sanchez, are all well into their 1-year Zero to Hero professional training internship program at our PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre on Gaya Island, Kota Kinabalu. Resident PADI Course Director Richard Swann … Continue reading →

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IDC Candidates in Sabah, Malaysia Become EFR Instructors

Posted on 7 September 2012 by DiveDownbelow

From the moment our PADI IDC Class of Sep 12 landed here in Sabah, Malaysia, resident PADI Course Director Richard Swann knew he was dealing with a special group. “This was one of the most fun programs in a long … Continue reading →

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September Instructor Development Course in Sabah, Malaysia

Posted on 29 August 2012 by DiveDownbelow

As predicted our Instructor Development Course started a little earlier than advertised, but the nearly full class of IDC candidates are quite happy in Sabah, Malaysia. The extra time will give our candidates a confidence boost when the PADI IE … Continue reading →

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2 More IDC Candidates for Instructor Course in Kota Kinabalu

Posted on 20 August 2012 by DiveDownbelow

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

Posted on 13 August 2012 by DiveDownbelow

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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Kota Kinabalu Scuba Diving Intern Gaining Hands-on Experience

Posted on 1 August 2012 by DiveDownbelow

Downbelow’s PADI 5 Star IDC Dive Centre in Kota Kinabalu is a hive of activity with groups, interns and guests all here for one reason: diving. At the end of the month we’ll be starting our next PADI Instructor Development … Continue reading →

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Recently Qualified Instructor Interns Gains Experience in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Posted on 26 June 2012 by DiveDownbelow

Victorley, wearing the red shirt in the picture above, recently graduated as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with Downbelow. He is one of the talented members of our successful Local Internship Program and have been with us now almost … Continue reading →

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