Marine Conservation Scuba Internships

 

PADI Open Water to Instructor in 3 Months

For those interested in going all the way to instructor level you will need to have held at least the level of PADI Open Water Diver or an equivalent entry level diver certification from another agency for a minimum of 3 months before the programme start date. You will be taken through PADI Advanced, Rescue and 5 PADI specialities. The course will also include DAN O2 provider and DAN AED use. You will do a full EFR first aid course and have the opportunity to become an EFR instructor. After completing your PADI divemaster course and a 2 weeks on the job training internship you will begin study for your PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). This 10 day course will be followed by your Instructor Examination (IE) which will be administered by PADI examiners. Following you IE you will complete 5 PADI speciality instructor ratings and a DAN O2 instructor course. The 12 weeks will also include; an orientation to dive compressor use and safe tank filling protocols; equipment maintenance; scientific lectures on corals reefs and species identification and protocols to be followed by dive professionals on boats.

This Program includes the following Courses with Course Materials and all PADI Fees:

Additonal inclusions: (This is the section that sets us so far apart from similar courses) apart from all the dive qualifications and materials your stay with Dive College Mexico booked through GVI also includes)

Whats included
Not Included
  • Pre-departure support and discounted services
  • Welcome and Orientation session
  • Accommodation during the course and any work experience that is part of the course
  • Airport pick-ups and drop offs from Cancun airport – at set times
  • 24 hr. in country support
  • Introductory marine biology lectures
  • Some non-alcoholic beverages during courses
  • All air fills and tanks required for duration of the course
  • Use of weight belts
  • Any boat diving expenses during the course
  • GVI Logbook
  • Dive college shirt
  • Transport to and from Mexico
  • Food
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Any additional diving outside of course dives
  • Personal dive equipment such as; wetsuit, boots, fins, mask, snorkel, compass, SMB, dive knife, compass, dive computer
  • BCD’s and regulators. Both these items can be hired for the duration of the course
  • Medical and Travel Insurance
  • Spending money
  • Innoculations and medication

 

Program Start Dates:

 

Program Price's:

Courses
OW to Divemaster
AOW to Instructor
PADI Instructor Express
GBP
2.500 £
4.250 £
2.200 £
USD
5.000$
8.500$
4.400$
EUR
3.750 €
6.375 €
3.300 €
AUS
6.250$
10.620$
5.500$

 

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