SECTION 1: Specialty Courses

• SSI Stress/Rescue Diver
• SSI Night & Limited Visibility Specialty
• SSI Wreck Specialty
• SSI Deep Specialty
• SSI Boat Specialty
• NSW Maritime General Boating Licence
• SSI Equipment Specialist
• SSI Underwater Photography Specialty**
• SSI Advanced Diver
• SSI Dive Control Specialist (1st of your professional ratings)
• TDI CPR 02 Administration
• TDI CPR 1st aid
• TDI Nitrox
• TDI Gas Blender
• Fill Station Operations Certificate
• Compressor Operations & Maintenance Certificate
• Retail Store Operations Certificate

(** Subject to having the personal use of an underwater digital camera)

SECTION 2: Seamanship, Boat Handling & Diving Procedures

• SSI Boat Diver Specialty
• NSW Maritime General Boating Licence
• Basic Seamanship
• Small Boat Handling
• Boat Diving Procedures

One of the most important things that employers look for in an Instructor is experience in boat handling & diving procedures. A large proportion of dives are conducted from boats, & in some areas nearly all diving is from boats. You can learn from one of the best Skippers in the industry. Gain experience in seamanship, boat handling & diving procedures. Gain your NSW Maritime general boating licence. If you have ever considered getting your Coxswain rating logging your sea time during training is worth its weight in gold.

SECTION 3: Downunder Adventures

Your DownUnder Adventure is all about experience & skills in different locations. You will gain valuable practical knowledge & training in how Dive Controllers & Instructors function in actual resort areas. This is your chance to log more dives, gain experience, hone your skills and have fun as you go.

SECTION 4: Instructor Training Course & Specialty Instructor Ratings

Start your Instructor Training with confidence, knowing you are fit, relaxed and prepared after your DownUnder Adventure.

• SSI Open Water Instructor Training Course
• SSI Open Water Instructor Examination
• SSI Night/Limited Visibility Specialty Instructor Rating
• SSI Deep Specialty Instructor Rating
• SSI Wreck Specialty Instructor Rating
• SSI Boat Specialty Instructor Rating
• SSI Equipment Specialist Instructor Rating
• SSI Underwater Photography Instructor Rating*
• TDI Nitrox Instructor
• TDI CPR O2 Instructor
• TDI CPR 1st Aid Instructor

(*Dependent upon sufficient experience in underwater photography & having the personal use of an underwater digital camera)

After your Instructor Training you will get a chance to unwind & celebrate with a cruise on the beautiful Port Hacking river. This will include the cruise, lunch & perhaps a glass or 2 of champagne to toast your success.
 

Prerequisites

• Open Water Diver certification.

  OR: If you are already a diver but not certified contact Aquatic Explorers for details on recognition of prior learning.
  
  OR: Contact Aquatic Explorers to find out how easy it is to gain your Open Water Diver Certification.

• Be reasonably fit & in good general health.
•  A completed diving medical.
•  Minimum starting age 17. (You must turn 18 prior to being certified as a Dive Controller which will be approximately mid year). There is no maximum age. You are never too old for a Sea Change.
• Have the right attitude to become a Professional in the Diving industry. If you have this, everything else can be learnt!
• You need to have your own equipment. We provide exceptional prices on Scuba Packages and accessories when doing this program, including a substantial CashBack bonus. Equipment used must meet Australian Standards, be modern, functional & of Instructor quality. The equipment service courses you will do revolve around the latest generation of Aquatic Explorers store equipment. As a Dive Professional, employers will expect you to have invested in your own equipment for your future career. (Tanks can be provided)

INCLUDED IN THE DIVE CAREERS DOWNUNDER PROGRAM IS:

• All the training courses listed in sections 1, 2 & 4
• DownUnder Adventure (section 3)
• Stress & Rescue, Dive Control Specialist & Specialty Course training kits.
• All air & tank hire for all training courses & experience dives.
• Unlimited extra boat dives on our charter boat. (subject to schedule)
• Unlimited extra shore dives.
• SSI Instructor Manual & Instructor Specialty Instructor Outlines
• TDI Instructor Manual & Instructor Specialty Instructor Outlines

NOT INCLUDED IN THE DIVE CAREERS DOWNUNDER PROGRAM IS:

• Open Water Course if required.
• Diving Medical
• Food, drinks, excursions & similar items of a personal nature
• Transportation
• Dive Control Specialist Application fee
• Instructor Application & Examination fees (SSI & TDI)
• Instructor Insurance.