Scuba Diving for gap year and career break divers

Programme Overview

The traineeship incorporates a full array of PADI courses, excursions and additional learning modules. Aside from being trained up to Divemaster, you will receive hands on experience with compressor operations, kit maintenance, leading dives, safety procedures, front office and customer liaison, boat management and professional procedures (including attitude, insurance, sales and CV writing).

The traineeship is more spread out than traditional Divemaster internships. Additional time (around 6 weeks) is incorporated to focus on Divemaster work experience and a more relaxed approach to learning ensures you have time to absorb what you learn.

Structure

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This traineeship lasts for up to 10 weeks and is conducted at a PADI Career Development Centre (highest rating possible). It has been carefully constructed to include core PADI courses, custom-built training modules, adventure trips and as much in-water experience as possible. All these features ensure you not only receive a professional learning experience but that your learning is fun, relaxed, enjoyable and rewarding.

The traineeship incorporates a full array of PADI courses from National Geographic Open Water to Divemaster as well excursions and additional learning modules. Aside from being trained up to Divemaster, you will receive hands on experience with compressor operations, kit maintenance, leading dives, safety procedures, front office and customer liaison, boat management, professional procedures (including attitude, insurance, sales and CV writing) and dive chamber treatment. Many of these skills are only available on our traineeship in Dahab.

The traineeship also includes a number of key elements which you might not get on other internships. First of all you get get unlimited diving! If you want to go out front and practice some skills or go for a dive then we don't have a problem with it - get wet! You’re there for the diving and we want you to get the most out of the experience! A PADI Nitrox course ensures you are trained to dive enriched air (more oxygen). Excursions (on camel safaris, Thistlegorm wreck safaris, boat diving etc) can also be added-on to broaden your knowledge of varied dive locations whilst our custom-built work experience module and practical work experience (guiding dives, assisting instructors etc) ensures that you spend nearly 6 weeks of your trip experiencing and practicing professional skills.

For those that want to specialise in particular areas...
Speciality courses and the Master Scuba Diver course have not been included to keep the overall cost down. A wide range of speciality courses can beadded to your programme at a 'drop of a hat' - just let us know what you'd like to do and we'll make it happen!

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Flights

Flights are not included and they need to be arranged by you. Flights to Sharm el Sheikh operate throughout the year from many International Airports. A return flight typically costs between £200 and £400. Full details of flight options are sent to you after booking.

Transfers

All customers are met at Sharm el Sheikh Airport and transferred to Dahab by minibus (approx 1 hour). You are also taken back to Sharm el Sheikh Airport at the end of the programme.

Accommodation

We have two self-catered houses which have been specifically designed for our customers. There's a maximum of 8 people per house with a maximum of two people per room i.e. twin room. Each house is equipped with a TV room, satellite TV, a fully equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 3 showers, private gardens and a BBQ area.

Meals

It is self-catered accommodation. We do not provide meals but you will find that eating out and shopping for food is cheap in Dahab.

Requirements

1. You must be able to swim 400m
2. You cannot do this programme if you are under 18
3. Please remember to bring your PIC cards & logbook with you if you have dived before
4. Team player and keen to learn
5. Prepared for professional level responsibilities

PADI Materials

All PADI materials have been included in this programme. Materials are despatched to your home address before you leave so that you can start preparing for your diving trip!

PADI Fees

PADI Fees are compulsory for any PADI course and they must be paid by you locally in Dahab on completion of every course. The payment is used by PADI to issue you with a Personal Identity Card (PIC) so that you have proof that a course has been completed.

Money / Living costs

Egypt is cheap and you will find that your money goes a long way! ATM's are widely available and foreign currency can also be exchanged. We recommend you budget around £50 to £70 per week for food, water, soft drinks and alcohol. Some people manage to get by on less than £50 whilst other may spend over £100 in a week. Everyone has different eating, drinking and spending habits!

Prices

2010 Dates

Bolt-ons

Bolt-ons can be booked in advance. You will be given the option to add these when you book online. Please note that bolt-ons are paid in advance and will be added to the overall cost of your trip.

Local payments

PADI Fees are compulsory for any PADI course and they must be paid by you locally in Dahab on completion of every course. The payment is used by PADI to issue you with a Personal Identity Card (PIC) so that you have proof that a course has been completed.