Dive HQ Westhaven. Academy of Diving in Auckland

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“I completed my Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction coursein 2003. The course included everything I needed to walk directlyfrom graduation into my dream job as a PADI Dive Instructor at a diveresort on Mexico’s Caribbean Coast! Diving every day, seeing amazingunderwater scenery, marine life and Mexico’s famous Cenote’s this is still one of my favorite memories.Main Text 18 After years working as a Dive Instructor and then becoming aMain TextP1A2DI Course Director, I am now the PADI Regional Manager - My job is to support Dive Professionals and PADI Retail and Resort Association members by passing all the knowledge gained in my diving career along with my enthusiasm for our industry and environment to help them become more successful. I highly recommend anyone thinking of a career in the dive industry to complete the Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction course, as it provides an incredible base of knowledge and skill to kick start an amazing life, where the ocean really does become your office!” Jen Clent PADI REGIONAL MANAGER New Zealand & Fiji

DScipulboamIansintruPcrotiofenTssitiolena1lTitle 2‘Make your Passion your Profession.’ From beginner to Specialty Scuba Diving Instructor,in less than one year. Qualification Overview: Main Text 18Through theory and applied skills, The Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction (DIPSI) at Dive HQWesthaven’s Diving Academy, taMkaeinsTeyxto1u2 from beginner diver, through to PADI Specialty Instructor.If you enjoy working with people and want to graduate with practical and transferable skills, then this is thecourse for you. On completion of the DIPSI course you will be proficient in leadership procedures, critical thinking,problemsolvingandbecome aconfidentcommunicator. You willalsobeanAdvancedFirstAidtrainedprofessional.Dive HQ Westhaven’s exceptional tutors will offer you the guidance to build your self-confidence and become afully trained PADI Professional Scuba instructor. You will graduate either ready to enter the workforce, or fullyprepared to further your learning potential in the next phase of your career development, in NZ or Overseas.Your studies will start with you participating in adventure based diving activities such as Deep, Boat,Night, Navigation, Search and Recovery. You will then progress through to Rescue Diver. You thencomplete your PADI Divemaster training. This is where you really begin to acquire Dive Leadershipqualities, expanding your knowledge to a professional level. You will enhance your dive knowledge bytraining to supervise diving activities and your expertise will develop further, by assisting with newdivers in training. You really start to think at a professional level, when you reach Divemaster status.Once you qualify as a Divemaster you will then complete the Instructor DevelopmentCourse (IDC) Here you will learn how to teach everything up to and including Divemaster.After successfully completing a PADI Instructor Examination you will become a PADI Open Water ScubaInstructor and go on to earn 5 Instructor Specialty ratings. Dive HQ Westhaven offer the most popularPADI specialties: Wreck, Deep, O2 Provider, Navigation and Nitrox (at an additional charge). Again, thismeans as a Dive HQ Westhaven DIPSI graduate, you’ll be more employable with these teaching specialties.Qualifications on Completion: PADI openwater Scuba Instructor with 5 Specialty Instructor Ratings Duration: 36 weeks (Full time) February & Mid year intakes Cost: Domestic $ 13,123 Medic First Aid $2995 International $24,178 Age: 18 years prior to starting PADI Divemaster

PART ONE Sample schedule and Padi CertificationsPART TWO Open water Diver If you’ve never dived before this will be your first taste of the underwater world. You will learn the essential skills needed to dive safely. This is when you get to know all your fellow students and ‘buddies’ For the first 3 weeks it’s just dive, dive, dive. You will be certified to dive with a buddy to a max depth of 18m, without an instructor. Advanced Open water Diver You will complete 5 adventure dives and build your confidence and be very comfortable in the water by now. This is when you really start to experience your true diving adventures. You get to try underwater navigation, boat, night dive, search and recovery, under- water naturalist and deep. On completion you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 30m. Basic First Aid Learn how to provide basic first aid for life threatening conditions. Learn common first aid conditions and how to respond to them. Rescue Diver This is a real turning point in the course for many students. This is when you start to think like an instructor and are aware of fellow divers and buddies. Learn to deal with everything form a minor cramp in your leg to responding to an unconscious, non-breathing diver underwater. You will always be a welcome addition to any dive trip, with the knowledge you have gained so far. Trip 1 Have fun while you learn. Our trip to Lake Taupo and the Waikato River drift dive are often quoted as one of the highlights of the DIPSI course. A great time away, accommodation and transport included. - 4 days Dive Master –Professional qualification on completion Refine your diving skills, whilst learning more about the theory of diving. Study about the physics, physiology of diving and how scuba equipment works. This will be your chance to gain valuable experience supervising students under the guidance of a PADI instructor. Trip 2 Dive the famous Rainbow Warrior. Greenpeace’s boat sunk by the French in 1985 and the Cavalli Islands. - Accommodation and transport included -4 days Openwater Scuba Instructor After becoming an Open Water Scuba Instructor you will be able to teach the entire range of PADI programmes from Discover Scuba up to Divemaster. You can obtain work in over 180 countries and territories worldwide. Trip 3 Dive the HMNZ Waikato wreck and the HMNZ 4 days. Accommodation and transport included.-4 days Specialty Instructor Become a specialist. Be trained by a PADI Course Director and improve your employment possibilities and add to your skill set. This is a chance to choose an area of expertise that really interests you and you are passionate about. Whether you want to further your teaching proficiency in the ever increasingly popular technical diving sector, photography, Ice diving, or deep diving. You will be able to share your enthusiasm and knowledge with your future students.

PADI ContiTniutlineg1Education PADI Seal Team Open Water Diver Title 2Adventure Advanced Open Rescue Diver Ma Bubblemaker PADI Scuba Diver Diver Water Diver Divemaster Discover Scuba *Eligible Specialty Open Water Diving Scuba Instructor Main Text 18 Specialties Assistant Instructor Skin Diver Specialties Specialties Cavern Diver Specialty Instructor Search and Master Scuba DiverSpecialties Altitude Diver Deep DiverAWARE Coral Reef Wreck Diver Recovery Diver Trainer AWARMEa-inFiTsehxt 12 Ice Diver IDC Staff Instructor Conservation* Identification SemiclosedEmergency Oxygen Master Instructor Boat Diver Rebreather Provider* - Dolphin/Atlantis Course DirectorProject AWARE Digital Underwater Tec Sidemount Specialist* Photographer Scuba ReviewDigital Underwater Diver Propulsion Emergency First Photographer* Response® Provider Vehicle Diver (for snorkelers) Emergency First Drift Diver Response® Instructor Discover Snorkeling Dry Suit Diver Visit padi.com for Enriched Air Diver Equipment Specialist* Multilevel Diver Night Diver Peak Performance Buoyancy Sidemount Underwater Naturalist Underwater Navigator Underwater Videographer opportunities in multiple languages. Emergency First Response® Instructor Trainer Academy of Diving trust is registered as a private training establishment by NZQA and has approval to subcontract to Dive HQ Westhaven.

Why PADI?Main Text 18 PADI Divers carry the most respected and sought after scubaMain Text 12 diving credentials in the world. No matter where you choose to dive, your PADI certification card will be recognized and accepted. As a PADI Diver, you join millions of others to form a growing force that can and does make a difference in the effort to preserve the underwater world. PADI courses encompass environmental awareness and protection philosophies that emphasize the importance of protecting fragile aquatic ecosystems. There are more than 6,000 PADI dive shops and resorts operating in more than 180 countries and territories. You will have more employment opportunities as a PADI Dive Professional. Placement Assistance As a PADI professional, you gain access to career placement through the PADI Pro’s site job board, which lists global career openings. Dive HQ Westhaven is happy to offer advice and mentor graduates needing assistance in applying for those going on to study further or apply for positions in the diving industry. Many of our Dive HQ professional Scuba Instructors and Managers have worked in Dive Centres and on dive boats all over the world. www.padi.com/blog/category/career/ www.facebook.com/PADI

1 World Wide Certification PADI is the world’s largest training agency. With employment opportunities in over 180 Countries and territories.2 Student Loans Approved Approved programme for student loans and Allowances. Expert Tuition 3 Our teaching staff are PADI dive professionals and experienced instructors. Many have come through Dive HQ tertiary programme themselves. 4 Over 100 Training Dives Log a minimum of 100 scuba dives throughout your programme. 5 Boat Diving 6 Plenty of boat dives. We charter operators local to our trip sites. Dive Trips We do more trips! At least 3 field trips including: Wreck week, The HMNZ Canterbury, HMNZ Waikato, Rainbow Warrior, Waikato River drift dive, All accommodation and transport included. On-Going Experience Dive HQ Westhaven is an established and busy dive store and 7 part of a Dive HQ. Dive HQ is the largest scuba retail group in New Zealand and is respected and well known globally. We are fully safety audited by Outdoor Education NZ. 8 Transport Transport to and from dive sites and dive locations provided. ‘Lease to Own’ Packages 9 Dive HQ Westhaven offers great lease to own packages. Be ready to start work with your own gear.10 Buddies With divers from all over the Greater Auckland area, an active dive club and great diving all around us. There is always a chance to dive recreationally in your spare time with plenty of other keen divers.

Employment Opportunitiesi9n1t%heodMfaiivoneuTerxitnr1ed8cuesntrtygraduates found employmentAcademy of DivMinaginsTeenxdts1o2ut quality graduates to work in the Dive Industry both here and overseas. Some of ourgraduates have also gone on to further education, after completing their Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction,progressing into marine studies. Dive Professionals who have the right skills can work nearly anywhere in the world.Employers actively seek them out.Once Qualified as a PADI professional you have access to an extensive global PADI classified job board accessible on thePADI Pro’s website.The Diving Industry is constantly changing and new dive shops are being opened all the time, all over the world.New developments in gear and training and advancements in equipment mean technical diving is becoming more andmore popular to the recreational diving community.Dive HQ Westhaven is part of a group of well-respected dive centres around New Zealand. As a Dive HQ Westhavenstudent you become a member of our Dive HQ diving community and representatives for our businesses. You will learnto become a better communicator. We teach you how to present and promote, you will learn leadership and management skills, and become more aware of the needs of others around you. It is our intention that all our Dive HQ Westhaven graduates go out into the work force ready to be a welcome addition to any dive centre with all the necessary skill sets. On top of this you will also be able to train people in First Aid. This is a great transferable skill for any future employee and a good addition to your CV. Once you Go Pro, you’ll enjoy many career opportunities. Would you prefer working at a resort in a tropical location? Is travel and tourism your interest? Want to work locally in your own city or town? Want to work with kids and get the satisfaction of sharing your knowledge of our Oceans with them? Do you want to help people in water emergencies? How about working in the entertainment industry? Or do you want to dedicate your time to saving our precious underwater environments? No matter what your interest, there are numerous jobs around the world that need well-trained PADI Professionals.

Career PathwaysDive InstructorAs a diving Instructor, it’s your role to share your love of the ocean and your enthusiasm for the marine world, in a safe and professional way. As a technicallyskilled diver, it’s your job to communicate your knowledge in a fun and creative way. Sharing your knowledge and expertise with your students ensuringthey come away from their experience satisfied after an enjoyable experience and with new confident in their abilities and skills. The job is multi facetedand if you’re not instructing you may be guiding, filling tanks, selling and advising on gear, maintaining equipment or working on a boat. Opportunities inthe tourist industry are growing at all levels, whether on the super yachts, at a luxury resort, cruise ship or here in New Zealand.With the new and exciting developments in technical diving the opportunity to learn new Instructor specialties is growing all the time.Underwater Photographer/VideographerAs well as being a skilled diver and ‘good with people’. This is the creative aspect of the Industry. Technology is changing all the time and as an underwatervideographer or photographer. You may be working with people, in a commercial diving role or with marine wildlife.Dive Retail ManagerSelling is a skill and a good retail manager must understand customers’ needs. Potential customers want up to date information on the new technologiesand developments in rapidly changing and evolving scuba equipment market. More often than not, customers want to know what you dive with, what’s yourpreference of brand or type of equipment? Having an in depth knowledge of all dive courses helps assisting them with the right equipment for thempersonally. Along with great sales skills, having understanding of marketing, social media, customer relations and generally being ‘good with people’ willmake you highly employable and in demand in the industry. It’s been said before “ The Diploma Course is almost a 10 month job interview” If anyone islooking for employees when you graduate, it will be how you have presented yourself during the course that can make the difference to you getting thebest jobs in the NZ Dive Industry. Being part of a professional dive instructor course is a great chance for employees to get to know how you will work in ateam and relate to other people.Dive Shop OwnerDive shop owners, have the ‘freedom’ of being their own boss. Whether in a tropical location or on our own shores, it is their role to know their area and bepart of the diving community in their region, shaping the way the industry runs in their area. They have the responsibility of employing professional andcompetent instructors and making sure their customers have the best, safest and most enjoyable experience. As well as the diving side of business thereis also the need to offer customers a good equipment service department, if you are ‘hands on’ or mechanically minded this may interest you too.Good business acumen and an ability to communicate well with all types of people patiently are necessary skills.Boat/Live-Aboard OperatorBoat and Live-aboard operators manage the day-to-day business operations and staff of a specialty boat or live-aboard. As a qualified and passionate diver,with a high level of skills and experience, if you are wanting to travel and be near the ocean then this job is for you. This is a great way to earn good moneywhilst doing what you love. You will be working with all different kinds of people, in some amazing locations. Being based at Westhaven means we oftendeal with and meet captains and crew from all over the world when they come into our store, to purchase gear for their boats.These are just a very few of the types of paths you can expect to take after graduating as an instructor at Dive HQ Westhaven.The PADI blog at PADI.COM has some amazing first hand experiences of people working as scientific divers, marine archaeologists, stunt persons,limnologists (whatever that is) the list is endless.........

EquipmentAsk us about our great ‘lease-to-own’ packagesMain Text 18 If you genuinely see yourself working in the diving industry we recommend that you have all of your own scuba gear, as this is theMain Text 12 expected norm with employers. It’s beneficial to you, to go through your diploma course with your own equipment. Dive HQ Westhaven is able to provide students with tanks, BCD, regulator and computer up until Divemaster. After that time you will need to hire or buy your own gear. Dive HQ Westhaven’s retail store carries a wide range of quality brands to suit all divers. Our expert staff can put together a tailor made package to suit your individual requirements and budget. Most students take advantage of our great ‘lease-to-own’ option. Paying back a week at a time. The great thing about this option is the loan is an interest free agreement with Dive HQ Westhaven and you are ready to start work immediately on completion of your course with equipment that is familiar to you. Required Recommended • Wetsuit • BCD • Mask, fins, snorkel • Regulator • Gloves & boots • Dive computer • Dive knife • Weight belt & weights • Torch x 2 • Pocket mask • Slate & pencil • Safety sausage • Whistle • Dive watch

NZQA Unit Standards Core Health & First Aid - Career Scuba (HEALTHCS) Diving Instruction & Occupational - Career Scuba (INSTRUCTCS)26551 Provide First Aid for life threatening conditions 8270 Instruct specialist dive courses 8273 Supervise & control dive operationsTitle 126552 Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to respond to them Work & Study Skills - Career Scuba (WORKCS) 8274 Instruct recreational divers in open water504 Produce a CV Title 28275 Instruct rescue diving courses4252 Produce a targeted resume 8276 Instruct trainee supervisors to supervise and control dive operations Main Text 18 8277 Instruct underwater navigation for rec.. Outdoor Recreation - Career Scuba (OUTDOORCS)20159 Access and compare weather information for outdoor recreation 8278 Instruct computer aided diving Demonstrate knowledge of weatherMparioncTeesxstes12and their effects 8279 Instruct night dives20160 on outdoor recreation in NZ Outdoor Recreation Occupational - Career Scuba (OC- 8283 Instruct search & recovery.. CUPCS) 8285 Instruct altitude diving courses468 Assist in facilitation of adventure based activities 8286 Instruct wreck diving courses 8288 Instruct deep diving courses451 Manage risk for an outdoor activity 8290 Instruct marine species identification courses 8291 Instruct hunting & collecting..468 Assist in facilitation of adventure based activities 8292 Instruct diving off boats451 Manage risk for an outdoor activity 8293 Instruct diving off the shore20146 Demonstrate basic risk management for outdoor recreation 8294 Instruct oxygen administration courses..24665 Facilitate adventure programmes for the personal and social 8296 Instruct snorkel diving development of the participants 4405 Fill dive cylinders Quality assured non-unit standard modules with estimated unit Plan coordinate and lead dive based adventure trip and credit levels local. Select use repair and maintain equipment. Lead tourist group to know destination and report. Lead tourist group to known destination & report. Diving Recreational - Career Scuba (DIVECS)4384 Open water dive to 18m4385 Navigate prescribed routes underwater4387 Perform diver rescues4388 Complete night dives4393 Complete underwater search & recovery dives4398 Complete deep dives to between 18 & 40 metres

What ourGraduates say.......Main Text 18“ One of the highlights of the course was ‘Rescue Diver’. My attitude changed, I was no longer just a recreationaldiver having fun in the ocean with friends. I started to be more aware of the people around me, watching outfdoarnMaganeiyrnspTareonxbdlteh1ma2zsatrhdesy. Ymouayfehealvceo.nYfoiduehnatvaenndewwerlel sepqounipspibeidlitwieisthnyoowuranFidrsatreAitdratirnaeindintogwanadtcah out for potentialknowledge on how to handle life threatening situations.” wealth ofStephanie Jackson Graduate (now instructor at Dive HQ Albany) 2013.“The highlights for me were definitely the trips. Being able to travel around, divingsome of the most well regarded dive sites in the country, such as the RainbowWarrior and Canterbury Wrecks and the Poor Knights. That’s one of the great thingsabout being in Auckland.Spending field trips away as a group every few weeks was a good way to unwindand escape for a few days at a time. The HMNZ Canterbury wreck was incredible.Descending down into 20m+ visibility with dolphins circling us is certainly anexperience I will never forget.Another highlight was Northern Arch out at the Poor Knights. It’s almost too hard todescribe what it is really like. Being down around 30m and looking up and clearlybeing able to see the birds flying above the surface is a surreal feeling.Diving really does open up a whole new world to you.The I.E (PADI instructor’s exam) itself was in a strange way actually a highlight ofthe year, too. After the anticipation for 9 months, it was by far theclimax of the year and it was so satisfying to qualify and tohave everyone in my group do so well too was a pretty cool feeling. “Lachie Makene, Graduate (worked at Dive HQ, went on further study) 2013.“Awesome day diving today at Mathesons Bay. Few pics of what we have been up tolately on the Westhaven Facebook page. Big ups to the team at Dive Hq Westhavenfor making it happen for us and selling us all appropriate and good quality dive gearfor doing our course. Cheers team. Won’t be long until we are all qualified like theChristchurch crew.”Brett Felton (DIPSI) student Westhaven 2015.If you want to talk to one of our current students, let us know and we can organize foryou to meet with them and our instructors.

Why learn wTiitthleW1esthaven?ExperienceWe have been involved with Academy of Diving for many years now, and the teaching team and staff atTitle 2Westhaven have been responsible for managing and recruiting exceptional students and seeing them graduate successfully and launch themselves into the Dive Industry.We teach hundreds of people to dive each year, from all walks of life and continue to offer themfuratnhdesraefdeutcyaptrioonceadnMudraetisrna, imTneianxkgtesa1nD8divseuHpQpoWrte.sTthhiasvaelnonaggwreiatth a great attitude to customer service place to be part of.Dive HQ Westhaven is a 5 star PADI training facility and 5 star PADI Dive Centre.WeauadlsitowreitchenMStaaliyfneTpteayxstNs1ee2wd (with flying colours) an extensive safety & operations Zealand.Dive Westhaven is now a Registered Adventure Activity Operator with Worksafe NZ. All organisations offering Dive Courses or Charters must be registered with Worksafe NZ by Dec 1 2014. Location and Accessibility Dive HQ Westhaven is located minutes away from the vibrant Westhaven Marina. We are surrounded by Marine related businesses. Have super yacht crew and captains coming in to see us regularly. Transport links are really easy, a short distance from Britomart with buses to the door. Driving we are minutes away from the city and access to the North Shore of Auckland is easy as we are the first exit after the Bridge. The buses from the North Shore drop just around the corner from the store and school. Attitude At Dive HQ Westhaven we want you to have the best learning experience you can have with like minded people. If you are serious about your career and making a positive path for yourself, we will support you all the way. We have built a great team with experienced instructors, sales people, and service technicians. Dive HQ Westhaven is a busy dive centre with a passion for making sure customers and students have the best experience they can get. Becoming a student at Dive HQ Westhaven means you will become part of this team and represent our ethos in everything you do.

FAQSDo I need to know how to dive before the course?No. We will teach you right from the beginning, starting with basic snorkeling, skin diving and scuba skills.What are the hours?Full time courses either Mon to Thurs or Tues to Thurs each week with some days finishing earlier and some evening sessions to com-plete night dive training.Part-Time courses are usually held every other weekend 9am to 4pm. There will also be some evenings to allow for night dive training.How strong a swimmer do I need to be?Every student must be able to swim 200m or snorkel 300m and float/tread water for 10mins at the start of the course. Professionallevel divers (Divemaster) and above will need to be relatively competent swimmers.We have had non-swimmers learn to swim through the year and pass their swim tests when reaching Divemaster.What equipment must I have?This depends on the course you are enrolling on. Diploma students are required to own their own full snorkeling package; this mustinclude a suitable wetsuit/drysuit, mask/snorkel/fins, weights and weight belt, gloves/boots, torches, knife etc.We highly recommend you purchase your own dive gear, and Dive HQ Westhaven offer great package deals and ‘lease to own’ options.Foundation/Leadership students need just a few basics; gloves/boots, weights and weight belt, torches, knife etc.What are the medical criteria?All divers in New Zealand require having an RSTC Medical questionnaire completed and signed off by a Doctor. Professional divers mustobtain an OSH medical if working in New Zealand.If I have asthma can I dive?This depends and can only be answered by a qualified Doctor.Where do you dive?Here in Auckland we are lucky enough to be surrounded by marine reserves all along the Haruaki gulf. We dive mostly around Leigh; sitesinclude Jones Bay, Goat Island, Ti Point, Mathersons Bay, this is not including all the extra trips we do.What field trips does Dive HQ Westhaven do?We do four dive trips in the year; Lake Taupo, Rainbow Warrior, Cape Brett & The Poor Knights. Transport, accommodation and boat divesare all included.Is it easy to get a job as a dive instructor?It’s always down to the individual but, there are approximately 5-10 new jobs advertised EVERYDAY on the PADI website alone.These jobs are based in over 180 countries and territories around the world including New Zealand.Dive HQ Westhaven also has contacts and graduates placed around the globe and offer placement assistance, on request, after yougraduate. We will support you in all your efforts to get your dive career going.Visit: http://www.padi.com/blog/category/career/ to see some of the amazing careers that lead of from becoming a PADI ProfessionalScuba Instructor.Do you dive in winter?Yes, our Diploma programmes run over 36 weeks starting in February, March and August each year.The equipment you will purchase/rent from Dive HQ Westhaven will be suitable for diving in our local environment, throughout the year.How old must I be?Diploma/Leadership students must be 18yrs old prior to Divemaster.

FAQSHow do I enrol?You need to make an appointment with the Tertiary Team for an interview and complete an application. You can make an appointmentTitle 1by calling Mike at DIVE HQ WESTHAVEN 09 3073590 or emailing [email protected]. Or text ‘CAREERS’ to 021 02508990.How much does equipment cost?You can apply for up to $1000 course related costs to go towards equipment. For the minimum gear required for the Diploma it willTitle 2cost you approximately $1750. As you will be graduating as a professional level diver it is advisable to consider upgrading to avoidhaving to do this once working as an instructor. This may cost you a little more depending on your specifications but will last not onlyfor your training but well into your career in the dive industry. We recommend our Diploma students purchase a scuba hardwareMain Text 18package since you will require this once you graduate. That’s why most students take up or excellent ‘lease to own’ packages.For the Foundation and Leadership courses you will be looking at around $699. Dive HQ Westhaven is fully stocked with greatequipment and will give you sound advice at the beginning of your course.Is my qualification valid dWivoerrltdrawinidinegM?oarignaTnexizta1ti2on and is active in over 180 Countries and territories. Due to NZ divingYes PADI is the world’s largestconditions and the fact we dive all year round. Divers that train with Dive HQ Westhaven gain experience that will enable them todive and teach diving in almost any environment in the world.How many of your graduates are working in the dive industry now?Our current success rate for the Diploma Course is 91% employed in the diving industry, after graduating. Most of those had employ-ment within weeks of completing their Diploma. Other graduates and part timers decided to take internships overseas, or went ontoto further studies in Marine related disciplines.How much theory and class work is involved in diving?This depends on which course you complete. You need to have a good understanding of the theory behind diving to keep yourself andothers safe. Most courses have a manual, that you read and then complete knowledge reviews. Once you reach Divemaster(professional level) and above the theory increases. You learn about the physics of diving, physiology, decompression theory and a fewother subjects. You are supported in your learning and will be given good time to review your material and complete assignments.Can I try diving before I apply?Yes, if you are seriously considering applying to complete a course but would like to make sure you will like diving then call one of ourTertiary Team at Dive HQ Westhaven to arrange a try dive. 09 307 3590.What is a unit standard?Unit standards are the specific tasks that need to be achieved to complete a qualification in NZ. Each Unit standard has a particularfocus and will be worth a specific number of credits. Unit standards are developed by experts in their fields and registered on the NewZealand Qualifications Framework.(NZQF) find our moreat http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/What is the advantage of completing the National Qualification instead of justthe PADI certifications?With the National Qualification you obtain many other industry skills, which will aid you inyour career in the dive Industry. PADI training alone does not necessarily cover these. Youwill complete more dives than the PADI courses alone because of field trips and also extraunit standards, which require additional dives. Unit standards assess extra skills suchas assessing compressor use, tank filing, weather interpretation, risk management andcreating a dive focused CV, along with many more essential skills. You are ‘job ready’ atthe end of the Diploma course. Our Diving Academy is linked to a fully operational andbusy group of NZ wide dive centres and their diving communities and clubs. Our acade-my graduates are well respected here in New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Overseas.

About the PrerequisitesMediMcaainlText 18PADI Medical (RSTC) completed and signed by a doctor. If your intention is to work here in New Zealand whenyaonuogccruadpautMaitoaeinniatTleidsxitvime1r2p. ortant to know that you will be required to have a certificate of competence (COC) asAgeYou must be 18 years old prior to starting Divemaster.First Aid Instructor CertificationA first Aid Instructor certificate is required prior to PADI issuing your PADI Instructor Certification. See belowfor options on how to acquire this.Fees$13,163 New Zealand citizens and residents$24,218 International StudentsNew Zealand residents (must have been resident for min 2 years) and citizens can apply for a student loan to coverthese fees.New Zealand residents and citizens may also apply for living allowance and course expensesup to a value of $1000, to help with the cost of equipment.If you require a First Aid Instructor Certification we also provide a NationalCertificate in Medic First Aid Instruction course. This can be completed at thesame time as your Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction. (DIPSI)The fees for this course are $2995 for NZ citizens and residents.

To AppTliyt:le 1 Title 2Places are CalllimitedMain Text 18 STUDY LINK TAKAPUNA 519 Lake Rd, Takapuna. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8.30-5.00 Wed 9.30-5.00 Freephone No: 0800 88 99 00 Dive HQMainText12 www.studylink.govt.nz Westhaven09 478 2814 text “careers” to 0210250 8990 & we will call you! ACADEMY OF DIVING TRUST DIVE HQ Westhaven 70 Clifton Terrace, cnr Beaumont & Gaunt St Palmerston North, Westhaven 1010 Tel: 06 356 1665 09 3073590 Fax: 06 354 1978 [email protected] [email protected] www.divehqwesthaven.co.nz www.academyofdiving.ac.nz www.facebook.com/DiveHQWesthaven

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