Go Platinum + Go CDC Center | PADI IDC Gili Islands - Indonesia

There is only one way to guarantee a quality experience in training. The PADI IDC Gili Islands with Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod offers the perfect solution. A world Class training facility combined with the best possible PADI Instructor training.

Quality Training Perfection PADI IDC Gili Islands - Trawangan Dive

The PADI IDC Gili Islands offers the very best of Instructor training with award winning Platinum rated PADI Course Director Holly Macleod. All Instructor level training takes place at Trawangan Dive, a world class PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) located in Gili Trawangan, Indonesia.

A Platinum PADI Course Director is awarded the status based on experience and the number of Instructor certifications issued by a Course Director. The “Platinum” status is issued to only 58 Course Directors worldwide, 25 of whom are based in the Asia Pacific region. The rating denotes pure experience within the field of professional Instructor training. By choosing to take your training with a Platinum rated Course Director you have peace of mind that they know exactly what is expected of Instructor candidates when sitting their Instructor Examination, and also knows exactly what needs to be done to gain a great score. Another benefit is that having certified many instructors, they are likely to have many contacts within the industry and can often help candidates in securing their first job.

A PADI Career Development Center (CDC) is a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center that is geared towards professional development of dive instructors meeting the highest possible standards for professional diver training. PADI CDC Centers are career orientated centers that fully prepare scuba diving professionals for employment within the industry and are fully committed to excellence.

Our Instructor programs are entirely conducted by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, who has a reputation for excellence and success having not only been awarded the “Platinum” status, but also the “Elite 300” award having issued over 300 Instructor level certifications in the previous year. The program itself has also been awarded the “Commitment to Instructor Development” Award. Trawangan Dive was the first ever established PADI 5 Star Career Development Center (CDC) in Lombok and the Gili Islands and remains the only CDC Center in Gili Trawangan.

Courses run every month on an 11 day schedule and include 4 days of IDC preparation before the course starts. The preparation program is intended to review the PADI Divemaster knowledge and skills in preparation for the Instructor course.

During the course candidates will learn how to structure and conduct knowledge development sessions, confined and open water training sessions for all levels of PADI training, Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program, PADI Specialty Courses, the Rescue Diver Course, the Divemaster Course, the Adventures in Diving program and participate in CESA and Descent Workshops and student control, again at all levels of training. Candidates will also learn about General standards PADI and Procedures, Diver acquisition programs, Risk management, Sales and marketing and The Business of Diving.

If you’re looking for a well-rounded quality education provided by one of the best scuba instructor trainers in the world at one of the best possibly training facilities available.  The best thing to do is to find out more about the PADI IDC Gili Islands Schedule ore the PADI IDC Indonesia achievements and subsequently contact our Platinum PADI Course Director directly.

 

 

 

“Be the Best” @ Trawangan Dive PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center | Gili Islands

Are you a professional PADI Divemaster looking to further your career and “Be the Best” PADI Instructor possible? Trawangan Dive is the first ever PADI 5 Star Career Development Center in the Gili Islands and the entire Lombok region. When it comes to taking your professional dive training it is important to pick the right center.

The PADI Divemaster program in Gili Trawangan will help you develop the necessary skills to become a professional dive leader. During the program you become proficient at providing fun and safe guided diving experiences to experienced divers. You will learn how to provide dive site and boat briefings, set up equipment, choose dive sites, judge conditions and safely conduct fun and rewarding dive experiences. The PADI Divemaster program is not just a pre requisite, but the perfect foundation for enrolment into the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) allows professional PADI Divemasters to further their career and training and become true dive educators. The PADI IDC Gili Trawangan program offers monthly courses conducted by multi award winning Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod. During the program candidates will learn both theoretical and practical training techniques and learn how to conduct classroom and pool presentations. Our Platinum PADI Course Director prepares candidates to a level way beyond that generally expected within industry ensuring that new instructors can easily make the transition into their first teaching role as a PADI Instructor. As well as preparing candidates for their PADI Instructor Examination she is always available to help new instructors when looking for work. Having worked in a variety of places globally and in a variety of diving related jobs she is able to advise candidates of potential job openings and what to expect from potential employers and potential areas of employment.

If you’re looking to join our  PADI IDC Indonesia Program simply check out the 2015 PADI IDC Gili Islands Schedule and contact our PADI Course Director for more information.

PADI IDC Indonesia with H.S.R Macleod | Mix it up with the IDC Gili Islands and Komodo Internship Opportunity

Are you looking at taking you PADI IDC, but would also like to dive in one of the world’s best locations? Or maybe you’re even thinking about working in Komodo.

 

 

 

Our sister company in Flores provides one of best Livaboard operations available in Indonesia and have now teamed up with the Gili IDC Indonesia to provide the ultimate IDC experience; The PADI IDCIndonesia Komodo traineeship offers candidates to train for their PADI IDC in the Gili Islands and then travel to Komodo where they will shadow our Livaboard Cruise Director learning what it takes to run a successful Livaboard operation.

The IDC program is conducted at Trawangan Dive, the first ever established PADI Career Development Center in Lombok and the Gili Islands. All Instructor level programs are conducted by our renowned Platinum PADI Course Director who will not only conduct the required PADI presentations and help you to master your teaching techniques, she can also give you valuable hints and tips accumulated from her many years with the industry.

The Ikan Biru Komodo Safari is an unforgettable experience, comprising world class diving with a Jurassic Park style adventure featuring volcanoes, uninhabited islands, Komodo dragons, dolphins cruising along side, spectacular sunsets and tranquil star-filled nights.

Boasting a spacious upper deck, Ikan Biru is well fitted for guests to relax, dine and sleep under the stars in absolute comfort. The two below-deck guest bathrooms are fitted with hot fresh-water showers. There is also an Ipod docking station. Ikan Biru has a fully stocked kitchen with two fridge/freezers, beer/wine cooler and gas cook top/oven. Ikan Biru is equipped with modern marine safety equipment and an extremely experienced sailing and dive crew in accordance with marine tourism guidelines.

Ikan Biru caters to both recreational and rebreather divers. When your day’s diving is complete, the Ikan Biru has stand up paddle boards (SUP) for guests to explore the clear shallow waters around the uninhabited islands of Komodo National Park.

If you’re looking to take your PADI Instructor Development Course, learn how a successful Livaboard operates and dive some of the best sites in the world this is your chance with the PADI IDC Indonesia Komodo experience. To find out more about the IDC program check out our IDC Indonesia on Facebook.

Warning “Cheap alternative PADI IDC programs” | Go with the best | PADI IDC Gili Trawangan | Trawangan Dive

Recently we have noticed many dive operators and PADI Course Directors dropping their prices or offering special deals for the PADI IDC programs and in fact we have also received many requests for discounts. However our IDC Gili Islands program is already priced very reasonably for its immense value and the response would always have to be “You get what you pay for” with a recommendation to conduct further research and of course once people realize the extra benefits of our program combined with the fact that they’re not really saving a lot of money we often hear from them again.

Why the PADI IDC Gili Islands should be a prime choice!

Consider firstly the training facility; our facility is the first established PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center in the Gili Islands and in fact the entire Lombok area. We are one of the most popular choices for recreational dive courses in the whole of Indonesia and therefore have some of the most experienced PADI Instructors available. Once the IDC is finished and candidates have been officially certified they are welcome to stay on and team teach with our seasoned instructors allowing them to develop their own personal teaching styles and pick up some useful tips which are likely to stay with them throughout their career.

Another consideration is the PADI Course Director and if they are actually conducting the program. Many other facilities use a team of staff instructors to conduct large portions of the course and some even have Course Directors who live somewhere else and only visit simply to conduct the course, and then of course they’ve gone again. Our PADI Course Director Holly Macleod lives here in Gili Trawangan and works full time at Trawangan Dive. Holly conducts the entire IDC program, attends the Instructor Exam, teach all instructor specialties and is also available once the course is finished to assist candidates with team teaching, finding work or any other help they may need. Last year Holly’s PADI Status was reclassified to Platinum PADI Course Director sighting here commitment to training her IDC candidates. She was also awarded the PADI “Commitment to Instructor Development” award for her achievements in instructor development and her commitment to the PADI education system. This year she has once again been reclassified to “Elite” Platinum PADI Course Director which recognizes her pure experience in instructor training.

One other major factor to consider is the location itself. Gili Trawangan is a tiny island in comparison to Bali and is surrounded by turquoise blue water and palm swept white sandy beaches. The island has no cars, no dogs and no hassle so this removes all the problems associated with large traffic jams and rabid dogs. Our dive center is situated next one of the best beaches on the island and our boat leaves from directly outside the shop. Training sites are a stone’s throw away allowing minimum time getting to training sites and a minimum carbon footprint.

If you’re looking to become a PADI Scuba Instructor there is no better choice. The PADI IDC Indonesia runs every month on an 11 day schedule with an additional 4 days of pre IDC preparation. We can also be found through our PADI IDC Gili Islands Facebook Fan Page.

 

Take the “GoPro Challenge” Indonesia | PADI Instructor Career Development - IDC Gili Islands | Elite Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod

 

Are you looking to become a highly Professional PADI Scuba Diving Instructor? Why not take the “GoPro Indonesia” Challenge and take advantage of one of the most professional PADI Career Development Centers available and our Platinum PADI Course Directors who has received multiple awards for her personal commitment to PADI Instructor Training and for Instructor Development Program that she runs.  

What do we learn during the IDC Gili Islands Program?

Candidates will learn to conduct the PADI Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program to the highest possible standard as this is one of the most popular PADI programs. Candidates will learn to demonstrate recue skills to perfection allowing them to teach potential lifesaving rescue skills to their future students. Dive skills will be mastered to the highest possible demonstration standards adding additional value to the future courses taught by the candidates. Our Platinum PADI Course Director will also conduct the mandatory PADI workshops for Risk Management, Marketing, Sales and the Business of Diving.

Our In Water training sessions will prepare candidates to structure and deliver both Open Water and Confined training dives. These presentations will be assessed by an external PADI Examiner during the Instructor Examination.

Theory sessions will be conducted throughout the course in preparation for the written examination. These will include equipment, physics, physiology, skills & environment, the recreational dive planner and of course the PADI Standards & Procedures.

If you’re looking to become a true professional and gain a successful and rewarding career in “teaching the world to dive” the Gili IDC can help you to make your dreams come true. To find out more information about our Exclusive IDC program check out our IDC Gili Islands Brochure (pdf). If you’re looking to find out more about our previous candidates, or how our program is progressing we can also be found on our PADI IDC Indonesia Facebook Page.

 

GoPro – Go Gili | IDC Gili Islands | Holly Macleod - Platinum PADI Course Director #629124

If you’re thinking about becoming a PADI Professional than the Gili Islands is the place to do it and the IDC Gili Islands can help you to get started with your new found career. The Gili Islands consist of three small islands situated of the north coast of Lombok, Indonesia. The largest of the three islands is Gili Trawangan and this is where it all happens. Most of the dive sites are situated on the shores of Gili Trawangan and this may also account for the reason that most of the larger, more established centers are based here. Gili Trawangan does have a reputation for nightlife and is often called the “Party Island” however most of the night spots are situated in one street leaving the rest of the island peaceful and quiet so I guess it could be said that in Gili Trawangan you get the best of both worlds.

One of the larger more established dive centers on the island is Trawangan Dive. Trawangan Dive is a Multi award winning dive center situated on the best stretch of beach the island has to offer and is also the longest established PADI Career Development Center in Lombok and the Gili Islands. We run the full range of professional PADI programs from the Divemaster right the way through the entire range of instructor training programs. The PADI Divemaster program is continuous and therefore you can enroll whenever you like all year round. The PADI IDC starts once a month and is run on an 11 day schedule with an additional 4 days of Pre-IDC preparation. ThePADI IDC Indonesia Divemaster & Instructor Programs have been praised by both past students and industry leaders alike and in fact earlier this year our facility won the award for “outstanding contribution to professional development”.

 

The PADI IDC program here at Trawangan Dive is conducted by the only resident Platinum Course Director in the Gili Islands who offers the program exclusively through Trawangan Dive. So if you’re looking for a change of career or just looking to make a career out of doing what you love than don’t hesitate to contact us and check out your PADI IDC Indonesia Career Options. We can also be found on our IDC Indonesia Facebook Page where you can see past and present IDC candidates in action.

PADI Instructor Training | Next IDC Gili Trawangan is due to start May 2nd

We are pleased to announce the start date of the May 2014 IDC program. The program will commence on the 2^nd of May and candidates are strongly recommended to arrive 4 or 5 days earlier to take advantage of the Pre IDC Prep and free fun diving.

The PADI IDC Curriculum  consists of classroom, confined and open water presentations where you are first trained and shown how to work with students at different levels of training before running your own teaching sessions; we also run Skill circuits, workshops in how to conduct a DSD, The Open water course, Adventures in Diving and Rescue diver training. Practical training is complemented by daily knowledge Development sessions led by your Course Director who will explain the PADI system of diver education, the standards and procedures for each individual program, the importance of protecting our environment and an introduction to Project Aware; plus the role of Risk Management as well as Marketing and the Business of Diving.

We also run some additional workshops and presentations to compliment the program introducing candidates to the new Revised Open Water Course and teaching them about the Project AWARE Foundation. To find out more check out the PADI IDC Gili Islands additionalcomponents.

The PADI IDC Courses conducted by our PADI Platinum Course Director is run at Trawangan Dive, the first established PADI Career Development Center (CDC) in Lombok and the Gili Islands. Although the program is serious and conducted to a very high standard it can also be fun. To see students in action check out our IDC Indonesia Facebook Page.

To find out more about our programs simply contact our Platinum PADI Course Director.