Dive Otago Career Courses Info 2015/16

Dive Otago Career Course Information 2015/2016

Course Dates Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction

Start

Finish

Type

Age

Qualification

February 15th, 2016

November 2016

Full Time

18+

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with 5 Specialty Ratings

August 8th, 2016

May 2017

Full Time

18+

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with 5 Specialty Ratings

National Certificate in Diving Foundation

Start

Finish

Type

Age

Qualification

Now

Max 36 Weeks

Part­Time (Online Theory)

16+

PADI Rescue Diver

November 2015

February 2016

Full Time (Summer School)

16+

PADI Rescue Diver

February 2016

April 2016

Full Time

16+

PADI Rescue Diver

Course Prices

Start

2015 Fees

Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction ­ Domestic Students

$13,163

Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction ­ International Students

$24,218

National Certificate in Diving Foundation

$ 4,697

Certificate in Medic First Aid Career Instruction

$ 3,035

New Zealand residents and citizens may apply for a student loan to cover these fees.

New Zealand residents and citizens can also apply for living allowances and course related costs of up to $1,000 to help with the cost of equipment.

Information is correct at time of printing. Timetables and pricing are subject to change Dive Otago is an audited and approved sub­contractor of Academy of Diving Trust

www.diveotago.co.nz Dive Otago Ltd | 2 Wharf St | P.O. Box 11005 | Dunedin | 0800 DIVE OTAGO | Phone: 03 4664370

Prerequisites PADI Medical (RSTC) completed and signed by a sanctioned Diving Doctor. If you intend to work in the dive industry in New Zealand, it is important to know that you will be required to have a Certificate of Competence as an Occupational Diver. You do not need this to study diving, but it is important that you inform the doctor completing your RSTC medical that this is your intention in the future.

● Dr Nick Giblin Designated Diving Doctor BROADWAY MEDICAL CENTRE 2 Broadway Dunedin 9016 Phone: 03 477 4335

● Dr Sandra Webb Designated Diving Doctor NORTH DUNEDIN MEDICAL CENTRE 15 St David St Dunedin 9016 Phone: 03 477 7583 or 03 474 0602

You need to be 18 years old prior to the start of Divemaster (Diploma Term 2 and Leadership) and 16 Years of age for a The National Certificate in Diving Foundation Course

Diploma only ­ Medic First Aid Instructor Certification is required prior to PADI issuing your PADI Instructor Certification. If you require a First Aid Instructor Certification we can also provide a National Certificate in Medic First Aid Instruction course. This can be completed at the same time as your Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction. The fees for this course are $3,035 for New Zealand citizens and residents and for international students we can deliver a separate course to meet this requirement at an additional fee.

About PADI PADI is the world’s largest and most respected scuba diving training organisation. PADI divers carry the most sought after scuba credentials in the world. No matter where you choose to dive, your PADI scuba certification card will be recognised and accepted. With more than 6,000 PADI dive shops and resorts operating in more than 180 countries and territories, you will have access to more job opportunities as a PADI professional.

Equipment If you are serious about a career in the industry we recommend that you have all of your own equipment as this is the norm expected by employers. It is also beneficial to learn in your own equipment but for this programme Dive Otago can provide tanks and scuba hardware (BCD, regulator and computer) for all course confined water and ocean dives, if purchasing is not an option for you.

Our retail store is packed with all the latest dive gear and expert advice to help you make sensible, and informed choices. Every year we put together tailored packages and special prices for our students to suit your individual diving needs and budget.

Lease­to­own is a popular way for students to complete the programme in their own equipment, paying it off on a weekly basis. This is done on a no interest agreement with Dive Otago and gives you the opportunity to be ready to work as soon as you graduate.

For a detailed list of required equipment visit the frequently asked questions page on our website. http://www.diveotago.co.nz/career­courses/what­next/frequently­asked­questions Information is correct at time of printing. Timetables and pricing are subject to change Dive Otago is an audited and approved sub­contractor of Academy of Diving Trust

www.diveotago.co.nz Dive Otago Ltd | 2 Wharf St | P.O. Box 11005 | Dunedin | 0800 DIVE OTAGO | Phone: 03 4664370