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PADI Discover Suba Diving

PADI Suba Diver

Limited for time but would like a dive certification? Begin your diving adventures here!
No previous experience required!

PADI Scuba Diver Course is a two-day certification designed for people with time limitations who wish to receive a life-long certification and discover the wonders of the underwater using SCUBA . During day 1 of this pre-entry level certification, participants are introduced to dive theory and a confined water experience where basic training skills for using SCUBA are mastered. On day 2, divers participate in 2 open water dives, diving to a maximum of 12 meters under the supervision of a PADI instructor.

Once divers complete confined and academic sessions 1, 2 and 3 and open water dives 1 and 2 (subset of Open Water Diver Course), they can opt for the Scuba Diver Course qualification. This lifetime qualification entitles them to dive under the supervision of a PADI professional, or continue on to complete the Open Water Diver Course.

Quik info

Course time: 2 Days
Inclusive:
- rental equipment (optional)
- education materials
- PADI certification
- lunch and drinks on boat
- hotel transfer service

You need

- tree Passport pictures
- Swimming dress
- Towel

JR. Open Water Diver (10-15 Years)
Open Water Diver (15 Years +)
No previous experience required!

PADI Open Water Diver Course is a four-day entry level certification taught to international standards, allowing divers who complete the course, to dive all over the world! This lifetime certification provides participants with comprehensive SCUBA knowledge as well as giving them the experience of diving in open water at a number of diverse dive sites.

During days 1 and 2 participants are introduced to dive theory and practice, with five academic modules, four short quizzes, the final exam, five pool sessions where basic training skills for using SCUBA are mastered and a 200 meter swim test. On day 3 divers participate in open water 2 dives to a maximum of 12 meters under the supervision of a PADI instructor. Day 4 signals the completion of the course with 2 more open water dives, diving to a maximum of 18 meters and utilizing their newfound knowledge during the dives.

The Open Water Diver Course is a passport into the world of diving and aquatic adventures. Successful completion guarantees a life-long enjoyment of the wonders of the underwater world; promising exciting new adventures and experiences.

After completion of the course, you will become certified as an internationally recognized PADI Open Water Diver and have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional.

Important note for diving beginners:

• Wait 12 hours after Flies before you start with the diving!
• Wait 12 hours after diving before you go in a airplane!
• Feel fit and healthy before you dive!

JR. Advanced Open Water Diver

This is advanced course for children in the age of 10 -15 years. The JR. AOWD contains the same components like the AOWD, only this one at most is limitedly depth on 21 m. Brevet prerequisite for the JR. AOWD is a junior certification of the beginner grades (PADI JR.Open Water Diver or comparable)

Advanced Open Water Diver

Looking for the ultimate adventure? You've found it! Our Advanced program fine tunes your dive skills and allows you to explore some of diving's top adventures.

This course offers you a structured program where you gain additional experience and skills under the direct guidance of our proffesional Instructors.

During this course you will make 5 dives, 2 of them obligational. In the first of these obligational dives, the deep dive, you will go deeper then you've ever been. In the second one, underwater navigation, you will learn how to use a compass and about underwater orientation, so you'll never get lost again (underwater, that is).

Diving at night, learning multi-level diving with The Wheel, diving on shipwrecks...you will find a complete list for the remaining 3 dives of your Advanced program.
What does this program offer you? New experiences, new skills, lots of diving and thrilling adventures! So take your diving to new limits!

PADI Emergency First Response

This program will show you how to teach PADI's new medic courses Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Emergency First Response Secondary Care.
To enrol on the course you'll need to be:

• a current PADI Divemaster certification or higher.
• Emergency First Response certification or equivalent (such as Medic First Aid).

During the program you'll learn how to conduct:

• Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR).
• Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first-aid).
• Automated External Defibrillation.
• Emergency Oxygen Administration.
• Conscious Choking Management.

The Emergency First Response Instructor course takes about 8 hours to complete.
If you're an existing PADI Medic First Aid Instructor or equivalent, you will be able to take this crossover program to become certified as a PADI EFR Instructor.

Rescue Diver Dive course in Thailand

PADI Rescue Diver course is an important and crucial step in expanding a diver's knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. Rescue divers learn to look beyond themselves to consider the safety and well being of other divers. This is why the Rescue Diver rating is a prerequisite for all PADI leadership training.
This 3-5 day course readies the diver to help prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies using a variety of techniques. The course is designed to be demanding, though realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Although the nature and context in which rescue training may be used is serious, the course is enjoyable and builds diver confidence.

Divemaster Course in Thailand

When your engagement to diving gets to the point where you decide to work as a diving proffesional, maybe part-time only or to finance your holidays, look no further!
Our Divemaster program is your first step to leadership level in the system of diver education and guidance.

In other words, you're the cream of the crop and we want you!

This rating denotes you as a person who has a high level of personal diving skill, instructor level knowledge of diving theory and trained in how to assist an instructor during training activities.

Besides that, you should be able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers.

To qualify for Divemaster training, you'll need to:

• Be certified as a Advanced Open Water Diver.
• Be certified as a Rescue Diver.
• Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a Divemaster.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.

You'll complete three phases in the Divemaster program:

• Watermanship and skills assessment: Watermanship and stamina, general diving skills.
• Knowledge Development: Diving physics, diving physiology, diving skills and environment, supervising students in training, dive management and control, dive planning, emergency assistance plan for diving emergencies in the local area, mapping a local open water site.
• Practical Application: This involves training activities using various structured sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions. These training sessions enable you to gain experience as an instructional assistant and a supervisor of diving activities, both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide.

Assistant Instructor

The Asssistant instructor program provides Dive masters with additional training as instructional assistants and dive educators. If you meet the above criteria then this program will builds upon the your abilities to organize and supervise dive activities, while concentrating on developing teaching skills.

Through independent study, sessions in the classroom  and practical application, candidates learn to construct effective teaching presentations and conduct courses.

To qualify for Assistant Instructor training, you'll need to:

• Be certified as a Divemaster or leadership level with another recreational diver training organization.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.
• Have completed and logged at least 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation.

The Assistant Instructor program consists of:

• Formal training in conducting courses and experience programs.
• Independent study assignments.
• Practical application sessions.
• Written examination.

As a Assistant Instructor, you'll be able to act as an instructional assistant and assume limited teaching responsibilities.

Upon successfully completing the Assistant Instructor program, you receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You'll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required to conduct some activities). 

PADI Instructor

Overview
The topics to be covered in an IDC are set by PADI standards, but we aim to present the course in a relaxed, enjoyable way over a period of 10 -13 days of classroom, pool and open water work. Some IDC courses are completed in as little as 7 days, but we prefer not to hurry and to give everyone plenty of time for practice in any area in which he/she may need 'fine-tuning'.

The topics to be covered are as follows:

• Course Orientation
• Dive Industry Overview
• General Standards and Procedures
• The PADI System of Diver Education
• How to Organize and Conduct the PADI Open Water Diver Course
• Effective Academic Teaching Presentations
• Teaching in Confined Water
• The Business of Diving
• The PADI Continuing Education Philosophy
• How to Organize and Conduct the PADI Advanced Open Water Program
• Open Water Training Dives
• How to Organize and Conduct the PADI Rescue Diver Course
• How to Organize and Conduct the PADI Divemaster Course
• How to Teach the RDP
• Legal Responsibility and Risk Management
• How to Organize and Conduct PADI Specialty Diver Programs
• How to Organize and Conduct PADI Experience Programs
• Medic First Aid
• Essential Change

In addition, there will be in-water workshops dealing with Peak Performance Buoyancy, Rescue, Advanced Open Water and everybody's favourite, the Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent.

Why choose our IDC Program?
Since every IDC is a PADI course, they all have the same basic outlines and you must meet the performance requirements. Therefore it is the little differences that make your IDC an enjoyable learning experience and not just a long, dull class. At Diving. Hotel Thailand.com Dive Center Team, we offer a relaxed schedule and the very best modern facilities to enable you to get the most from your course.

Benefits of choosing include:

• Air-conditioned multimedia classroom
• training pool
• Relaxed 10 -13 day program
• Maximum of 8 candidates (with Course Director and 2 Staff Instructors)
• Free 3 day IDC prep course (see below)
• Breakfast and lunch included every day
• Post IE job opportunities

Our staff will work day and night to help you and we are always happy to work extra hours in the class to fine-tune your skills.

It may have been some time since your Divemaster or Assistant Instructor course and we fully understand if your knowledge may have become a little rusty. By taking advantage of our free 3-day prep course, you can refresh your skills and diving knowledge; no need to worry about these things during your IDC. The course includes at least one knowledge review exam (physics, physiology, skills & environment, RDP, and equipment), along with any required workshops and skills practice in the pool. As an instructor, you need to perform your skills as a demonstration and we can give you hints on how to achieve this level.

It is recommended that you use the 'PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook and Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving' to assist you and begin reading appropriate sections of the 'Instructor Candidate Workbook'. This book is used every day during the IDC and we suggest that you complete some of the knowledge reviews prior to starting the IDC.

We want you to start your IDC with confidence and without worries about how to hover or the meaning of 'DIN valve'...By taking advantage of this course, you can concentrate on learning new ideas.

Performance Requirements
To successfully complete a PADI Instructor Development Course, a person must

• Attend and participate in all 19 IDC curriculum presentations
• Present at least 3 evaluated academic teaching presentations
• Present at least 3 evaluated confined water teaching presentations
• Present at least 3 evaluated open water teaching presentations
• Score a 3.5 or higher on one academic teaching presentation
• Score a 3.4 or higher on one confined water teaching presentation
• Score a 3.5 or higher on one open water teaching presentation
  
  Remark: The maximum score for any presentation is 5.

An instructor candidate who successfully completes an IDC may earn a PADI Assistant Instructor certification by completing the AI Standards Exam and Instructor Preassessment Exam. At Diving.HotelThailand.com, we ensure that these exams are completed during your IDC, so that on completion of the course you can automatically apply for PADI Assistant Instructor certification.

We put extra care and attention into your presentations during the IDC and ensure that each candidate reaches at least a score of 4 at any of each ones (academic, confined water, and open water). Our staff will be happy to evaluate additional presentations at the candidate's request.

Prerequisites & required Materials
To enroll in a PADI Instructor Development Course, you must

• Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or PADI Divemaster or as an Instructor with any other recreational diver training organization
• Be at least 18 years old
• Be fit for diving and submit a statement of a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months
• Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and have completed and logged at least 60 dives (To attend a PADI Instructor Exam, you need at least 100 logged dives)
• Submit proof of CPR training within the last 24 months
• Submit documentation of any equivalent certifications for entry level, advanced and rescue certification issued by another recreational diver training organisation

Required materials can be obtained through Diving.HotelThailand.com. All candidates should ensure that they have all the following materials prior to the start of the IDC:

• PADI Instructor Manual
• Instructor Candidate Workbook
• The Law and The Diving Professional
• PADI 'Go Dive!' Manual
• Recreational Dive Planner (Wheel and table versions)
• Open Water Quizzes and Exams Booklet
• Adventures in Diving Manual
• PADI Rescue Diver Manual
• Rescue Diver Final Exam Booklet
• PADI Divemaster Manual
• Divemaster Final Exams Booklet
• Aquatic Cue Cards Confined Water and Open Water
• Confined Water Lesson Preparation Slate
• Open Water Training Dive Lesson Preparation Slate
• Log Book

Additionally, there are many other recommended materials, all of which will be available during the course. A full list can be obtained by contacting your local PADI office.

Medic First Aid Instructor Course
After your IDC, our program allows an extra day for you to take the MFA Instructor Course, giving your mind a little rest prior to the IE and giving you additional valuable qualification. Without being able to teach MFA, you run the risk of losing students, as you will have to send them elsewhere for medical training as required for PADI Rescue Diver certification. The PADI MFA Course can be taught to anybody - as it is not a diving course, you will have many potential students!

In one day of heart-pumping action you refresh your own skills and learn the best way to present MFA to students. Emphasis is on creating a fun, relaxed atmosphere for learning.

Our Facilities
We offer top-class facilities and a perfect environment in which to study and relax to our IDC candidates. Our IDC classroom is air-conditioned and equipped with a wide range of audio/visual aids.

We want you to relax during your IDC and concentrate on preparing for your IE. Let us look after your needs and you can focus on learning. With our course directors, your IDC will be an enjoyable and relaxingexperience and you can walk into your IE fully confident of success.

The Instructor Examination
After you successfully complete the IDC, you will be ready for the big IE.

Here in Thailand, the Instructor Exam is more relaxed than in other places, lasting two days, giving you plenty of time to prepare for your presentations. The exam takes place in a luxury Resort, using its spacious pools for confined water work and its air-conditioned conference rooms for written exams and academic presentations. For open water work, you may dive directly from Beach, if the weather allows, or take a local dive boat to a nearby island where the water will be more sheltered.

Life after the IE

If you consult the PADI Continuing Education Flowchart, you will see that becoming a PADI Instructor is not the final step in your diving education. To enhance your career opportunities and expand your own diving knowledge, you should also consider taking the next step up the PADI ladder. Completing the MFA Instructor Course is one possibility; another one is to aim for the Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating. True, as a newly hatched Instructor you cannot apply immediately, but our Dive Team can start you on your way with a wide variety of Specialty Instructor Courses. (To apply for the MSDT rating you need 5 specialty instructor ratings and 25 certifications).

Specialty Instructor courses on offer include Nitrox, Rebreather, Deep, Navigation, Wreck and Night and will be of interest to all instructors, not only those fresh from the IE. Nitrox and Rebreather in particular are becoming increasingly popular.

In conjunction with an IDC, we also offer the PADI IDC Staff Instructor Course. As a Staff Instructor you will be able to teach and certify PADI Assistant Instructors - therefore this course is another valuable step in the PADI ladder. You will also be able to assist with IDC’s, including academic and confined/open water evaluations. There are 2 days of training and evaluations of your diving knowledge, water skills, and academic presentations. Following that you will audit a complete IDC by attending all curriculum presentation sessions. This is an extremely valuable course for instructors who wish to further their dive education. You will see instructor training in a new light and improve your own skills in the process.