Career Courses

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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Part time Leadership - Divemaster

Part time Leadership - Divemaster

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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 National Certificate in Diving Leadership programme will fine tune your diving skills whilst introducing 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 Scuba Review programmeCareer Course
Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction (Level 6)
Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction (Level 6)
Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction (Level 6)
Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction (Level 6)

Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction (Level 6)

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Lookin for a career in the dive industry. Our Diploma qualifications take you from entry level diving, advanced diving, specialty diving, dive supervision and leadership skills through to 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.