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          Enrol into a choice of qualifications and enter an exciting new world where you will gain relevant international diving certifications, national qualifications, make new friends and maybe even begin a new career. You will find our great team-learning environment combines academic learning with lots of discussion and practical participation.

          Academy of Diving Trust is registered as a Private Training Establishment by NZQA and has approval to subcontract to Dive Wellington. We offer a range of part-time & full time career qualifications at our Wellington location. Our tertiary programmes are student loan approved for NZ citizens and persons who have held NZ permanent residency for a minimum of 2 years.

          These national qualifications developed for the diving industry by the Industry Training Organisation (Skills Active Aotearoa) are designed to guide the non diver safely through basic scuba diving, advanced scuba diving, specialties (such as night diving, wreck diving, boat diving and search and recovery) through to competency in advanced instructional and specialty instructional levels, provided all requirements are met. As a graduate, you may choose to either continue tertiary studies, or utilise your newly-acquired skills and work within the dive and outdoor recreation industry.

          Gain internationally recognised qualifications and find a job in over 183 countries & territories in the world. Have the satisfaction of teaching the joys of scuba diving to people of all ages and from all walks of life. Go on to work in Conservation or Eco tourism, Research or Aquaculture. Become an Underwater Photographer or Underwater Camera Technician. Work on one of the amazing super yachts and crew around the world, or enter the New Zealand job market with all the skills ready to make you the perfect addition to a busy Dive Centre here in our own beautiful New Zealand.

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          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
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          Divemaster
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          PADI Instructor Development Course
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          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
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          Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction

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          Looking for a career in the dive industry?

          Our Diploma qualifications take you from entry level diving, (with no previous experience required), through advanced diving, specialty diving, then onto dive supervision and leadership skills including advanced instructional and specialty instructional levels. Up to 100 dives are included and as a graduate you will emerge a competent and confident diver and instructor.

          Programme Features

          • 44 weeks full-time study with 6 weeks break
          • At least 100 dives
          • Graduate as a Specialty Instructor with five specialty ratings
          • Course is NZQA approved for student loans, allowances and free fees if eligible 
          • Includes boat dives and practical trips around New Zealand to try different types of diving
          • Help preparing your dive cv
          • Help with job placement

          Class numbers are limited to ensure individual attention and to help create a positive team environment. Many valuable long-term friendships are made during this course. Graduates are registered internationally and are immediately able to apply their knowledge and skills in the dive industry, both here and overseas.

          Due to the ongoing risk of COVID 19, to ensure our safety and yours, we have changed things around a little here at Dive Wellington. 

          Customers must wear a face-covering inside at all times, and keep a 2m distance between other customers and staff where possible.

          If travelling for a course/dive club, we will have very limited transport in the Dive Wellington van, but we recommend taking your own private vehicle to the site.

          Masks, snorkels and regulators will be soaked in disinfectant after each use to avoid transmission.

          As always, if you are unwell or have cold/flu-like symptoms, please stay home and get tested. 

          Please help keep everyone safe by following these regulations. 

          Divemaster
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          divewellington

          Divemaster

          $450.00 Save $-450.00
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          Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins with the PADI Divemaster programme. During this programme you will work closely with a PADI Instructor as you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. PADI Divemaster is the prerequisite certification for both the PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certifications.

          The programme will also introduce you to the theory behind diving. Learn about dive physics, physiology and equipment. Gain experience supervising students under the guidance of a PADI Instructor and run daily diving activities in both confined water and the ocean. 

          After becoming certified as a PADI Divemaster you will be authorised to:

          • Supervise both training and non-training related activities by planning, organising and directing dives
          • Assist a PADI Instructor during the training sessions for any PADI Diver course
          • Conduct the PADI Skin Diver course and PADI Discover Snorkelling programme
          • Conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving experience
          • Conduct the PADI Reactivate programme

          (Please note that course price does NOT include the PADI membership application costs)

          Prerequisites:

          The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, waterskills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include:

          • The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
          • Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
          • Diver safety and risk management
          • Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
          • Business of diving and your career
          • Awareness of the dive environment
          • Dive setup and management
          • Mapping an open water site
          • Conducting dive briefings
          • Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
          • Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
          • Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs

          Due to the ongoing risk of COVID 19, to ensure our safety and yours, we have changed things around a little here at Dive Wellington. 

          Customers must wear a face-covering inside at all times, and keep a 2m distance between other customers and staff where possible.

          If travelling for a course/dive club, we will have very limited transport in the Dive Wellington van, but we recommend taking your own private vehicle to the site.

          Masks, snorkels and regulators will be soaked in disinfectant after each use to avoid transmission.

          As always, if you are unwell or have cold/flu-like symptoms, please stay home and get tested. 

          Please help keep everyone safe by following these regulations. 

          To help you get the best deal out of your course we have created various options for you:

          1. If you have all of your own equipment* the BASIC PACKAGE is for you.

          2. If you have some of your own equipment*, but not everything, choose the BASIC PACKAGE and contact us for a price on the equipment you do need to hire. 

          3. If you have no equipment at all, choose the COMPLETE PACKAGE.

          4. If you just want to pay the deposit for the course to secure your place, choose START NOW. You can sort out your equipment requirements closer to your chosen course start date.

           

          *Please note that if you have some or all of your own equipment, it needs to be appropriate for the local diving environment and in a safe condition to use on the course. Dive Wellington reserves the right to inspect and test your equipment prior to the course starting, and has sole discretion on whether it can be used on the course. For more information please contact us.

          You can start your course right away when you purchase "Start NOW".  You will be sent an eLearning code, a link to the eLearning web page, and instructions on how to access the online theory content.

          We will be in contact to discuss course dates and options.

          In order to complete the course, you will still need to finish any remaining training elements, including medical forms, pool and sea training, if included. You will need to pay for the remainder of the course before your in water training commences.

          First - purchase your course online.  Next, we'll get in contact and give you dates, and your course information pack.  This pack includes all the course details, online training information (if applicable), medical forms, etc.

          • On the medical form, you will need to answer a few questions. Please read the form carefully before filling it out.
          • If you answer YES to ANY of the questions, please follow the instructions on the form. You may be required to gain clearance from your doctor before we can take you diving.
          • If the answers are all NO, you don't need to see a doctor.  Please get in touch if you have any questions.  You can find the form here.
          • If your course includes online training, you can start right away with your online training code.
          PADI Instructor Development Course
          PADI Instructor Development Course
          PADI Instructor Development Course
          PADI Instructor Development Course
          PADI Instructor Development Course
          PADI Instructor Development Course
          Dive Wellington

          PADI Instructor Development Course

          $1,000.00 Save $-1,000.00
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          GST inclusive.

          Become a PADI Instructor!

          Are you a divemaster and want to take your love of scuba diving to the next level? Then you’re ready for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

          During your training, you’ll learn how to conduct PADI core courses, gaining confidence under the supervision of a seasoned PADI Course Director. You’ll build on your dive theory knowledge, role-model watermanship, rescue skills, and leadership abilities. After earning your PADI Instructor rating, you’ll also join the ranks of the most sought-after dive instructors worldwide!

          1. ​PADI Divemaster, or leadership level with another diver training organization.

          2. 18 years old

          3. 60 logged dives; documented experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation

          4. If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course dive rescue assessment

          5. Certified diver for six months

          6. Medical clearance attesting to dive fittness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months

          7. Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care course completion (or qualifying training) within the last 24 months 

          The Complete Package includes:

          • Digital Crew Pack
          • Instructor Slates
          • PADI Backpack
          • Instructor Training
          • IDC Application Fee

          You can start your course right away when you purchase "Start NOW".  You will be sent an eLearning code, a link to the eLearning web page, and instructions on how to access the online theory content.

          We will be in contact to discuss course dates and options.

          In order to complete the course, you will still need to finish any remaining training elements, including medical forms, pool and sea training, if included. You will need to pay for the remainder of the course before your in water training commences.