WHAT IS AN INTERNSHIP AND WHAT WILL I DO?

Many people wonder what we mean by an internship. What is it means is you will learn on the job. The Divemaster Internship is not a structured course with a set timetable. You are welcomed as part of the Kirra Dive Team, and work as part of the team throughout your training with us.

There are quite a few different aspects to what you need to learn to be a competent dive professional. Many of these skills are do with your judgment.
Judgment is not taught, it is developed through coaching and mentoring.
In your time with us, we will ensure that you gain experience assisting a seasoned PADI instructor in many aspects of a dive professionals job. This will including assisting on training at all levels from Discover Scuba Diving through to the Rescue course. You will assist by guiding certified divers of differing abilities at different sites in varying conditions. 
All of these skills are better learned by working with actual customers in real life situations. We don't know in advance what customers we will have at any given time, what we do know is that over a period of time we will be able to expose you to the experiences you need to become a knowledgeable, confident divemaster.

You will have some classroom sessions and some in-water skill development sessions with one of our experienced instructors, but a huge amount of what you will learn be learned by shadowing our staff and gradually taking on more and more responsibility as your training divemaster training progresses.

What it doesn't mean is its free! We do not offer free courses in exchange for labor. Our instructors spend a lot of time coaching and advising divemaster trainees, the time they put in is too valuable to give away for nothing.

Kick start your career straight away with a easy affordable payment.
Choose a option when you enrol

Whats Included
This includes fees is for all your ourse and air fills
Training materials must be purchased seperately.
If you already have your training materials, please check if it is current and you have the PADI decal .
This is needed to lodge your application at the end of your course

Training Materials
Divemaster Training materials can be bought off us is at a rebated price ($295.00
All other materials are included in cost.

Payments Due Date
Payments for each course must be fully paid to enrol onto next course 
Students are allowed to make extra payments if they want to complete course early.

How To Pay
Direct Payment into our account (account details will be provided once you have enrolled)
We can also setup up a Direct Debit system to have the instalment take directly off your account.

Payment Plans Available

• Deposit $300 plus 52 Easy weekly payment of $55.00
• Deposit $300 plus 26 Easy weekly payments of $109.00
  

Also if you would like to speak to one of our staff give us a call on 0755366622 and we can arrange a meeting to work out the details.      
Email or text us for more info on payment plans

What can a PADI Divemaster do?
Give dive briefings for certified divers
Guide and supervise certified divers
Supervise training activities
Conduct scuba reviews
Conduct skin diver courses
Assist in Discover Scuba programs
Lead dives for Discover Scuba divers
Live the Dream
Have a great reason to travel in the Tropics
Work your way around the world

Where will I be spending my time?

Kirra Dive is located on the NSW Queensland Border on the Southern tip of the Gold Coast. All your classrooms sessions and pool sessions will be at our Dive center. Some of your training will be at in Jack Evans Boat Harbour around the Tweed bar. This is just a few minutes from Kirra Dive. Once you have a bit of experience, we might get you to guide our divers on the  Cook Island trip

What diving equipment do I need for this program at Kirra Dive?
We will include all the gear during training dives, As a divemaster, you will eventually need your own equipment.
If you do not have any of your own equipment yet, we have a special equipment package which includes all these essential

What else do I need to bring?
A smile and a sense of fun and adventure!
Medical Examination Form signed by a physician (max. 12 months old)
Verification of CPR and first aid training (max. 24 months old) 
If any of your previous dive courses were non-PADI you’ll need to bring a photocopy of the front and back of your certification cards too.
If you don’t have all these course yet we can build a package that includes them too.
Your dive logbook

What’s the best way to prepare for this program?
Read through your old Open Water, Advanced and Rescue manuals again.

How can I confirm my schedule for the internship at Kirra Dive?
Get in touch with us as and let us know the date you want to start. .

How soon can I start working as a dive pro after finishing the course?
You can begin after PADI process your Divemaster certification. This usually takes 1-2 weeks. And then the world is your oyster! Explore beautiful new countries, live a great life, share your passion and inspire your students.

Can I get any deals if I buy scuba equipment while I’m there?
Kirra Dive is a Mares, Oceanic and Aqualung Dealer. We also are able to get other Brands Like Suunto Apollo and Hollis. Anybody taking their Divemaster course with us is entitled to 20% discount on any scuba equipment or dive computers in our shop. It’s the best deal around. The only exceptions is equipment sevicing and parts. Email us in advance if you want a specific item so we can have it waiting for you when you arrive.