Gap Year Scuba Diving | Red Sea Dive Instructor and Management

Red Sea Dive Instructor and Management
Dahab, Egypt

Last updated: 07 March 2013

A comprehensive Instructor traineeship in the Red Sea which allows you to train from your current level up to Open Water Scuba Instructor and beyond! Trips range from 7 weeks to 30 weeks (depending on your current dive level) and we have a 100% success rate!

Our traineeships offer a full range of PADI courses as well as custom-designed modules to ensure you receive the best all-round learning experience. Depending on which traineeships you choose, a full array of recreational and professional courses are included in each traineeship to ensure you are fully trained ready for the instructor level training. All courses are taught to PADI standards at a registered 5* Career Development Centre. With such credentials you can rest assured you are professionally trained to the highest standards.

Essentials

Country:	Dahab, Egypt
Meals:	Self-catered. Eat in or eat out. Support local businesses.
Trip duration	From 7 weeks to 15 weeks.
Suitability	Open Water +
Getting there:	London to Sharm el Sheikh - easy!

What diving courses are availble to you?

Please click the course name for more information about that particular course.

Details and Itinerary

Programme content and guideline itinerary

Where and for whom?

Our Instructor traineeships comprise PADI IDC training through a registered PADI Career Development Centre (s3724) as well as a range of specialist teaching modules and work experience. They are designed to meet the needs of gap year students, diving enthusiasts and career changers. The traineeship would suit people who:-

1. have decided that diving is a career they would like to try
2. are looking at travelling and want an easily portable vocational toolset to carry with them
3. are looking for a complete career change in life
4. are looking to broaden their knowledge and skills and learn a new professional skill

PADI Courses

A wide range of PADI courses are available to you. The pre-requisite courses according to your dive level are included as necessary, but you will also have the choice to add-on PADI speciality courses and some adventure trips.

EXCLUSIVE - Divemaster work experience module

This is a unique ten day course written by one of the Platinum Status Course Directors. It ensures you get industry experience as a Divemaster which will put you head and shoulders above others with a Divemaster qualification. No one else offers this approach. We want you to be able to walk into any dive centre and have the best chance of gaining a job.

Divemaster Work Experience

Once you qualify as a Divemaster you will find yourself working for the dive centre in the various Divemaster roles. You may find yourself guiding guests, assisting one of our Instructors on a course, or conducting a Scuba Review. This is an important part of your Traineeship as this brings the theory into practice, and every step of the way you will have a mentor to ensure your experience is maximised and that you fully understand the professional aspects of being a Divemaster as well as the logistical requirements of working within a resort as a Divemaster.

EXCLUSIVE - Dive Management Experience

This is a 10 day course to ensure you are best placed to rise through the dive industry and gain a place as one of the leaders within it. It ensures you have experience as an Instructor and allows you to understand the operations and management of a dive centre through the introduction and practical use of key skills. By achieving this you should be able to use the skills to gain employment above others as well as demonstrating experience of management within the industry.

Team Teach Module

You will have the chance (once you qualify as an Instructor) to assist other Instructors on courses – this allows you to see how to structure a course and to appreciate some of the pitfalls of each course. It is hard at first to turn your new found knowledge into a course and with this shadowing module you will have the chance to learn from experience, and hopefully go solo as well!

Jobs

We always get asked about jobs - not surprising really as you'll obviously want to work after completing the training! But we cannot guarantee a job! The simple reality is that you have to apply for jobs and the decision to employ someone ultimately comes down to your character and experience. By joining one of our traineeships you will gain internationally recognisable qualifications, obtain lots of in-water experience and you will be highly employable worldwide. Recent DMIT students have gone on to find work in countries like Mexico, USA, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia. Some students are also invited to join the dive team in Egypt after their training, however, this ultimately comes down to work permit availability and job openings.

Achievements

On successfully completing this traineeship you will be HIGHLY QUALIFIED and be able to find work as a diving instructor around the world. You will be able to teach PADI courses from Discover Scuba Diving up to Divemaster as well as PADI specialities after completing the post-IDC MSDT prep course.

Itinerary

This is a guideline itinerary for an Open Water Diver. You should be able to work backwards to get an idea of your itinerary according to your current dive level.

Arrival: Met at Sharm el Sheikh Airport and transfer to Dahab (1 hour)
Week 1: PADI Advanced Open Water Course, PADI Nitrox Course & fun dives
Week 2: PADI EFR and PADI Rescue Diver + educational trip to diving chamber
Weeks 3 - 6: PADI Divemaster Internship with unlimited diving
Weeks 7 - 8: PADI Divemaster Work Experience Module
Weeks 8 - 9: Dive management module
Week 10 - 11: PADI EFR Instructor and IDC-Prep Course
Week 12 – 13: PADI IDC and Instructor Exam
Week 13 - 15: MSDT Prep and Team Teach module
Departure: Transfer back to Sharm el Sheikh Airport

Included and Not Included

A guide to what you see and what you get!

Full details of exact inclusions, exclusions and local payments will be sent to you when you request a quotation. As a general guideline you can expect the following:

Included

Transfers (Sharm - Dahab - Sharm), accommodation, PADI traing up to pre-requisite level to start IDC training, PADI Assistant Instructor, PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, PADI EFR and EFR Care for Children Instructor, PADI IDC prep and IDC, PADI MSDT prep (5 x PADI Speciality Instructor), Divemaster work experience module, Dive Management module, Team Teach module, work experience, PADI materials for all courses including crewpaks and Instructor Decal, full kit hire (as required), unlimited diving, pre-departure advice and info pack, 24 hour UK support, dive centre BBQ's and parties, tanks, weights and resort representatives.

Not Included

Flights, visa for Egypt, vaccinations, meals, personal travel insurance, personal spending money and PADI Fees (paid locally)

Local Payments

PADI Fees - see below

Extra Information

A few things you should know and trip downloads

Guideline Pricing Information

All prices are per person and exclude flights unless otherwise stated. The guideline prices shown are designed to provide you with an indication of how much to budget for your trip. You need to be aware that there are a number of factors which can influence the price; these include the duration of trip, the time of year, exchange rates, board basis and the amount of diving you require. For an accurate price you must submit a quote request.

Accommodation

We are currently using temporary accommodation in Dahab whilst we source a new house for our customers. If you book this programme you can expect to stay in a local hotel at no additional charge whilst we make changes to the accommodation setup.

What we normally offer is self-catered accommodation in the heart of the Bedouin village of Assalah. This is an authentic and original concept and provides customers with independence during their stay. It is a very popular choice amongst our customers and we will endeavour to source a new house as soon as possible. Once we have found a new house (which has been vetted for security and safety) it will sleep up to 8 people. You share a room with one other person and there are communal washroom facilities. The house will have a TV room with satellite TV, an outside area /garden, a BBQ so you can have your own social events and a kitchen which is fully equipped. Having your own accommodation enables you to escape from the dive centre each day and live an independent life during your time in Dahab.

For more information about the current situation regarding accommodation please call the office on 0845 257 3292.

Flights

Direct flights from UK to Sharm el Sheikh operate throughout the week. Flight times are around 5 hours.

Requirements

- Over 18 years of age
- Qualified divers need their logbooks and PICs
- Minimum Open Water qualified
- Dedication and enthusiasm (you will have to work to become an Instructor!)
- Ability and discipline for independent study

Dive Training

A wide range of PADI courses are available on this traineeship. The pre-requisite courses to start the Instructor training will be included as standard but you will have the choice to add-on PADI speciality courses, dive kit packages and adventure trips.

PADI Materials

All PADI materials are included. Depending on your dive level the following materials are included in the price:

- PADI Adventures in Diving manual
- PADI EFR and PADI EFR Care for Children manuals
- PADI Rescue Diver manual
- PADI Enriched Air Diver manual and tables
- PADI Divemaster Crewpak
- PADI EFR Instructor materials
- PADI Instructor Crewpak, Decal and Backpack
- PADI Speciality Instructor manuals

PADI Fees

PADI fees need to be paid locally. Now, hang on to your hat...the costs are quite a bit but they have to be paid for all course certifications. If you wish to pay for them up front this can be arranged.

- All recreational courses including speciality courses = 30 Euros
- EFR courses = 20 Euros
- Master Scuba Diver = 30 Euros (if applicable)
- Divemaster = 80 Euros
- EFR Instructor = 82.50 Euros
- IDC Application Fee = 132 Euros
- Instructor Exam Fee = 470 Euros
- MSDT prep fee = 110 Euros (5 for price of 4)

What next?

Happy with what you have seen and read? To get an exact price please click the 'tailor-made button' (located on the 'prices, dates and booking' tab) to request a quotation as this trip is tailor-made. Following the link will open our online quotation system. Simply follow the steps and make your selections. A formal quotation will be sent to you via e-mail once we have received your request.

Special Offer

Grab a deal whilst you can!

Get the most out of the experience!

Team Teaching - Once you're qualified as an Instructor we want you to get experience teaching others. This is excellent experience and will provide you with confidence when you start teaching. For the 3 weeks after the IDC we are offering Free accommodation, free team teaching experience, free house reef diving and 2 guaranteed certifications under your belt!

Prices, Booking and Dates

Guideline prices, trip dates and how to book!

Guideline Price Table

Request a Quotation

Current Dive Level	As a guide...
Current Dive Level	Duration	Price
Open Water	15 weeks	From £4,175Qualified Open Water through to Master Scuba Diver Trainer / Instructor. Includes all necessary courses, modules and PADI materials.
Advanced	15 weeks	From £3,875Qualified Advanced Open Water through to Master Scuba Diver Trainer / Instructor. Includes all necessary courses, modules and PADI materials.
Rescue Diver	13 weeks	From £3,595Qualified Rescue Diver through to Master Scuba Diver Trainer / Instructor. Includes all necessary courses, modules and PADI materials.
Divemaster	7 weeks	From £2,555Qualified Divemaster through to Master Scuba Diver Trainer / Instructor. Includes all necessary courses, modules and PADI materials.

Booking a tailor-made trip

This trip is tailor-made. Please to start customising your own trip. Our quotation system is easy to use and it allows you to get an idea of price according to your dive level. If you wish to book then you must complete the quotation form, add your details and we will e-mail you a formal quotation with all the booking details. You can also call us on 0845 257 3292 to discuss this trip and to book a place.

Booking Instructions

Step 1: This trip is tailor-made! Request a quote so that we can check availability and provide an accurate price based on your travel dates and diving requirements.
Step 2: We will review your request. A quote will be sent to your e-mail address with a link to follow should you decide to book.
Step 3: If you wish to proceed with the booking; follow the link in the e-mail and pay the deposit for the trip. Please note that quotes have an expiry date.
Step 4: You will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your booking request along with login details so that you can manage your booking.
Step 5: We will send you all your travel documents and be at-hand to answer any questions relating to your trip.

Trip Dates

Start dates are fixed to tie-in with the PADI exams which are conducted by PADI. Options will be presented to you when you request a quote. Dates according to your current dive level are as follows:
Qualified Open Water and Advanced Divers
16th March 2013 - 29th June 2013
22nd June 2013 - 05th October 2013
21st September 2013 - 04th January 2014

Qualified Rescue Divers
09th February 2013 - 11th May 2013
30th March 2013 - 29th June 2013
06th July 2013 - 05th October 2013
05th October 2013 - 04th January 2014

Qualified Divemasters
02nd March 2013 - 11th May 2013
11th May 2013 - 29th June 2013
17th August 2013 - 05th October 2013
16th November 2013 - 04th January 2013

Financial Protection

TTA Your money is secure with us! We have TTA Financial protection under licence Q0621. The protection means that you can book your holiday secure in the knowledge that the Travel Trust Association will protect you in the unlikely event of a us becoming insolvent. Should we for any reason financially fail or cease trading, the Travel Trust Association will liaise with the suppliers to ensure that your holiday goes ahead unaffected. If for any reason this is not possible, the TTA will administer a claim for a refund of money that you have paid to us for your holiday. Read more about how your money is protected.

Deposit and Balance Payments

We request a £250 deposit to secure a place. All balance payments are due 60 days before the start of the trip. If you book within 60 days of departure then full payment must be made at the time of booking.