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'Camille nurtured my enthusiasm in the PADI system of diver education. He was always willing to provide coaching and advice during my preparation, IDC and prior to my Instructor Exam. I found the lecture and practical sessions informal, fun and friendly and feel I couldn't have been better prepared for the future. I would like to personally thanks Camille for his efforts.'

Tony Walsh, UK, MSDT #480097, 2005 IDC

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Hi I'm Shane Furze PADI MSDT (479555) and I completed my IDC with Camille in 2004 which was an excellent learning, dive tuning and confidence building two weeks.

After being a bit apprehensive of starting the course I was completely put at ease by Camille's teaching abilities and years of experience in the dive industry which he is able to draw on and pass on to you and by doing so you are learning the real thing.  

Camille wants you to become a brilliant instructor, after you pass your IE, you will not only become a dive professional and a ambassador for PADI but also proof of how good a teacher he is. After completing my IE, I went on to get nine specialities with Camille which was a unique experience and completed an internship to gain the MSDT rating.

I work in the superyacht industry as an engineer but since gaining my instructor licence I now also have the pleasure of taking our guests and crew diving around the world. Shane Furze, chief engineer, S/Y Vent D'Est

Shane Furze, UK, PADI MSDT (479555), 2004 IDC

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I have been lucky enough to have sat in on two of Camille's IDCs.  I completed my IDC Staff course with Camille in 2004, and Camille was kind enough to then let me staff an IDC with him, further helping me with my presentation and scoring techniques.  During this time Camille was encouraging and always available to help or advise. 

Camille is a very experienced Course Director / Instructor, and this shows in his presentations.  The classroom time with Camille was always informative, yet still entertaining.  Camille knows the PADI system inside out, and knows how to help YOU get through your IDC.

Richard Reardon, UK, IDCS, 2004 IDC

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I did my IDC in Koh Samui Thailand with the Course Director Camille Lemmens. I really want to congratulate for a job really well done. We did the IDC in great atmosphere. I passed with a high score. He is great

Marcos Mitsas, Italy, OWSI 483659, 2007 IDC

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Its taken me a few weeks to get round to it but I thought I should write a quick letter to say that how happy I was with the IDC course that I done with Camille in Koh Samui and would recommend anyone thinking of doing the course to do it with him.

I started off full of confidence thinking that it would be no problem, but soon into the IDC I realized that it was a going to need a reasonable amount of work and effort to pass this which started me doubting myself ,but with reassurance and help from Camille by the time I finished the IDC I felt that I had the knowledge and skills to pass the IE (which I did J  ) .We were taught in a relaxed but professional way and were given all the information (and a bit extra ) to pass the IE.


This wasn’t the first Course Director I looked at doing my course with. I done a little homework myself online and with the phone speaking to different Course Directors and although based in the UK I work the summer season in Cyprus (plug for www.pwmarinedivers.com ) so had plenty of options of different course directors and decided to opt to fly to Koh Samui to do my course. There are already good reviews of Camille’s courses online and after speaking to him several times on the phone and him answering all my questions I decided I would do my course there which I’m happy to say I passed.

Hopefully in 2008 I shall be back to do my Staff Instructor course with him.

Regards

Stuart Hurley, UK, OWSI, 2007 IDC

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IE Pass Guarantee

Prior to the IDC there is a 2 day Prep Course to refresh your dive theory and sharpen your pool and rescue skill demonstrations. After completing the Prep Course you will be ready to go into the IDC with confidence in your knowledge and skills.


Padi IDC Thailand Scuba Diving Instructor Training Courses Internship Testimonials

Any candidate participating in an IDC Prep Course who is not then successful in the PADI IE will be invited to join our next IDC and PADI IE in Thailand free of charge.

Padi IDC Thailand Scuba Diving Instructor Training Courses Internship Testimonials

FREE PADI NITROX INSTRUCTOR

Camille now includes your PADI Nitrox Instructor rating for FREE in all Instructor courses and internships (this offer does not include required PADI materials for becoming a PADI Nitrox diver / Instructor and PADI applications fees).

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I’m a great believer in the value of customer feedback.  So having just got my 25 certs to finish the whole program, and as a paying customer of SIDS/Planet Scuba -  I thought I’d let you know my views – including some observations and recommendations for you to think about to help future MSDT students you train.

Overall it is an excellent concept and I’ve gained huge benefits from working along side experienced instructors over the last five weeks.  It’s an excellent transition from passing the IE to working in the real world.  By shadowing other instructors and seeing how they teach, it built my confidence allowing me to bring my own elements to how I teach and then “cherry picking” elements from each of the instructors I worked with.

Planet Scuba on Koh Tao was a great place to do this.  All staff – from instructors, through to the Thai boys were friendly and helpful.  There’s a good community vibe here, that makes it fun for staff and students alike.  Whilst I’ve been on Koh Tao I haven’t seen another dive shop where I would have wanted to do my internship.

Having said that, I have a couple of recommendations that would have made life easier.  Being new to Koh Tao I was unfamiliar with the dive sites.  It would have helped with the OW dives to be given laminated maps when I arrived, or even some orientation dives on the main sites, with these maps before starting on courses.  Obviously this would have extended the time to get the 25 certs by a few days but it would have been worth it in terms of later confidence to lead the OW dives.

I found the IDC excellent.  Professional but FUN!!!  Well taught, good materials, good classroom – and great lunches!

So thanks to everyone – in particular Camille, Toby, D-Mo, Ian and Bob.  I’ve learned a hell of a lot from you all which I know will set me up for the future, whatever that holds!!!

Paul Cooper, UK, OWSI, 2007 IDC

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