GO PRO Divemaster Internship Training
Your Go Pro PADI Divemaster Internship on Roatan is the just one step away from
becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with our Monthly
The PADI Go Pro PADI Divemaster Internship course expands the problem solving skills developed by the PADI Rescue Diver program,which has set the foundation and extends it from accident management and prevention scenarios to supervisory situations with student divers and certified divers. At this level, problem solving emphasizes looking for many possible solutions under the circumstances and choosing the best of several. As a PADI Divemaster problem solving may include more than safety-related issues, and include handling customer service, business and operational and other challenges, such as Sales and Equipment advisor and of course a knowledgeable local dive Guide. Your Go Pro Internship also addresses Professional attitudes and sound judgment. Your attitudes influences individual choices ranging from professional behaviour, role modelling, personal health and following safe diving practices, to very basic values, such as Common honesty. Expanding your Attitude, experiences, theoretical knowledge deduction and intuition to problem solving and making decisions based on unknown variables and circumstances .
Your PADI - GO PRO Divemaster ( DM ) Course is divided into three modules:
1 - Knowledge Development:
As a Go Pro Divemaster Candidate you will be studying Professional-level knowledge of dive theory of Scuba diving via PADI's Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving and cross referencing your knowledge with the corresponding Knowledge Work Book ( Included in your D.M Crew pack ). Learn how to teach all versions of the RDP Dive Planners :The E-rdp ML and standard Table format .You'll read the Divemaster Manual .And complete all 9 Divemaster knowledge Reviews .After that you'll undertake your Divemaster exams. With a passing score of at least 75% on each . "And you will pass wont you !"
Learn the PADI system of Education and Standards and Paper work. Plus a whole lot more from the Course Director and Instructor Staff.
2 - Water Skills and Stamina :
Working with the Course Director and Instructors during the Water skills sessions you'll learn and become competent in 20 valuable skills but learn over 100 important skills from various PADI courses , from the Open Water Course , Adventures in Diving and Rescue Diver Course . It's a number of swims , snorkels , floats just to make sure your proficient in the water, so nothing to worry about .You'll also increase your current Rescue Skills to Demonstration level and make you proficient in Dive Accident Management .
3 - And Practical Application :
Here you'll get involved with how PADI courses come together and learn how logistics of equipment , people and boat scheduling work . As a Divemaster Candidate you will be treated as a Staff member from day one , and attend Staff meetings .This get's you into the roll a.s.a.p . You'll be submersed ( in more ways than one ) into a Large working Dive Shop / Resort environment . Learning all aspects of how a Dive operation works from people skills to filling tanks and servicing equipment. You'll learn how to safely brief , lead and navigate dive groups around some of Roatan's 90 + dive sites located within the Roatan Marine Park. www.roatanmarinepark.com
All of the learning process will involve a hands on approach especially with Divemaster conducted programs as the Divemaster in overall charge of every detail . Learning about positioning, control and remediation of student with learning difficulties. Learn responsible SAFE dive practices and Profiles.
You'll learn how to observe divers , prevent problems ,Professional Accident Management ,ideas on evaluation , Study Caribbean Marine Life as well as lead divers on multiple dives around Roatan showing them the vast Marine life . As well as Diver accountability and role call procedures , how to interact with student divers in training and of course. And of course you'll - DIVE, DIVE , DIVE All day everyday during your Go Pro Training experience , and we want you to DIVE everyday ......
As a Go Pro Candidate we expect you to be Professional in appearance, attitude, courteous and punctual all the time during your Training .
These are just a few of the detailed learning curves you'll master during you Go Pro - Divemaster Training . Don't limit yourself.
Take an interest in other PADI Specialty Courses, find out all you can about these courses from a Staff Member or Course Director.
These are just a few of the detailed learning curves you'll master during you Go Pro - Divemaster Training .
Ourselves - PADI and The Dive Industry in General expect you to be at ALL Times - Professional in appearance, attitude, courteous , Honest and punctual all the time during your Training and Go Pro Career combined with role model behaviour . Divemasters are expected to and follow responsible SAFE dive practices. Even well after Training is completed for the PADI Dive Facility for which they'll work .
So what is included in your Go PRO Divemaster Internship Training ?
All PADI Instruction during your Internship to a very high standard. All PADI Course Materials including Divemaster and any required Student Level certification
EFR Instructor Required Training Materials .
EFR - Instructor Course - with a Hyperbaric Dive Medic .
All diving before , during, and after your Training.
Includes Dive Equipment Rental during Training ( if required ).
All Resort Dive Shop Operations overview . Including Compressor, Scheduling and Servicing etc .
The most Comprehensive equipment workshop .
Roatan's dedicated SHARK DIVE a must do Dive in Roatan and Attend Roatan's Famous AKR Dolphin Encounter .
Visit the neighbouring Cayos Cochinos Island , All subject to space and availability.
Go PRO - All Inclusive Shared A/C Accommodation Packages includes Airport Transfers ,Room with A/C , Shower , Desk ,24hr Electricity , Secure Safe Area minutes walk to Roatans #1 - Beach.
All Inclusive Three daily Meals , Breakfast , Staff Lunch and Evening Meal.Internet Service at the Dive Shop .
Go Pro - Divemaster Training with Accommodation is based on 2 Candidates Sharing .
Our Go Pro Accommodation package means all your Accommodation , Meals , Drinks including Local Alcohol are taken care of from the start of your Go Pro Journey. So no Grocery headaches or having to find food or having a pile of dishes to wash . " This maintains a high quality of service and learning environment ".
GO PRO Divemaster Training - Overview Prerequisites :
Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or similar.
Be at least 18 years old. Submit a medical clearance for diving signed by a physician , attesting to fitness to dive.
The medical clearance must be current within the previous 12 months. Around $23 here on Roatan inc tax.
Have completed and logged at least 20 dives
Submit proof of Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) Training within the last 24 months.
And 2- Passport size Photos.
PLUS a willingness to learn , self motivation and a sense of humour and Don't limit your Capibilities will help make your Training reach it's Goal's and make you a Excellent ,Employable, Competent PADI Divemaster .
Then it's a two way street, we cannot Teach you anything unless you put your side of the deal in as well and vice versa.
You'll be asked to study in your free time and complete the Knowledge reviews which you would have covered in your Orientation on the first day, so please make an effort to put the work in.
During your Training you'll study or have studied the Knowledge Development Module which consists of 12 topics:
o The role and characteristics of a PADI Divemaster
o Supervising diving activities for certified divers
o Assisting with student divers in training
o Dive theory introduction
o Physics
o Physiology
o Equipment
o Decompression theory and dive tables
o Divemaster conducted programs
o Risk management
o Business of diving
o Furthering your dive career
And you'll learn how to use the PADI E-rdp-ML & RDP - Table version as well as how to teach them to Student Divers in Training.
And like ALL PADI Course your Divemaster Training is ALL based on your Performance so "Earn it", work hard and don't stop learning !
This process is the catalyst to you becoming a PADI Divemaster Scuba Pro, we want you to Dive everyday at least in the Morning unless you're working under the guidance of one of your Mentors involved in another PADI Student level course.
You'll listen to Student Briefings and Dive briefings from your Instructors, so listen up soon it will be your turn soon to Brief - Guide and take control of your Divers.
At the end of the dives and student courses days your Instructor will have a one to one with on the day's proceedings - Listen and learn but also Speak up have your say. "What did you see, what did you learn. Ask questions, the more the better.
Have the outgoing enthusiasm to get to know the forever changing Diver Names and faces; you never know that Diver situated at the last tank holder on the port side of the Boat might just be your next Boss!
With the ever changing World , Global Warming , Climate Change , Pollution , Coral Bleaching we ask that as a Dive Professional in Training you get to know and understand the ongoing Conservation efforts locally and Globally . Take time to study Conservation Materials and visit the PADI Project A.W.A.R.E website.
As a PADI Scuba Pro it's important that you fully understand what PADI is doing to Educate Divers, as well as you being An Ambassador for Diving with exemplary Buoyancy Control and Safe Diving habits.
So Over an average of 30+ days of continuous Development and Guidance and Self study, Skill Practice, Leading Dives and Divers, assisting with Divers in Training, Practical Application, and Stamina Skills and Developing all the necessary Additional Skills to become a Very Competent and Employable Divemaster.
Don't Forget!!!!
" Earn your Divemaster rating with Us ! "
