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.

Pimp Your IDC Gili Trawangan | PADI Career Development Center | Platinum Course Director

Choosing an IDC course has never been easier. As the only PADI Career Development Center in the Gili Islands and having a Platinum PADI Course Director we constantly monitor our training programs to ensure only the very best for potential Instructors to develop a successful and rewarding career in teaching recreational PADI Dive programs.

Our PADI Career Development Center is situated in Gili Trawangan, the largest of the three Gili Islands. The Islands offer a peaceful and relaxed island environment surrounded by palm trees and tropical fringing reef. The island has no motorized transport and no dogs, which only adds to the tropical island feel and of course all one needs to do is look at neighboring Bali with their bumper to bumper congestion problems and ridiculously high stray dog population. The dive center is one of the larger dive centers, not only in the Gili Islands but Indonesia as a whole having won awards for diver acquisition in 2013 and of course for our outstanding commitment to Instructor Development in 2014.

During 2013 we introduced a range of career enhancing programs such as our team teaching program whereby you will get to shadow our instructor and also those of another dive center within our group, ultimately team teaching within the 2 largest and best known dive operators in Indonesia and ultimately learning for some of the best instructors the industry has to offer. We also introduced our IDC Gili Trawangan Biorock Program, which combines the Instructor Development Corse with the Biorock Indonesia Program teaching students everything they need to know about coral reef gardening, maintenance and also building their own Biorock structure, installing it and providing the low voltage electrical current. We have also introduced our Komodo Livaboard IDC Internship Program which allows candidates to see first had exactly how a successful Livaboard operation runs. If you’re interested in any of our IDC Gili Trawangan CareerDevelopment Programs don’t hesitate to contact our Platinum rated PADI Course Director to discuss your personal options and decide how we can help you to develop the perfect career in recreational diving.

During the course of 2014 we have introduce some additional workshops and seminars. The IDC Gili Islands Post IDC Workshops include a new revised Open Water Diver Course Update which primarily prepares students for the addition of the Revised Open Water Course which will come into place later this year and possibly even later than this for Indonesia. The Project AWARE presentation is also an additional workshop we will be providing. The Project Aware workshop will basically present some facts, figures and achievements of Project Aware to the candidates so as one they are working within the industry they can act as a voice for the foundation and help to encourage people to get involved. We have also developed a range of C.V and employment workshops, which not only allows candidates to perfect the diving C.V, but also to find out about any local and international jobs that are available. Also if a candidate has found a potential job we can discuss any further training that may be required. For example if a candidate gets a job offer in the USA, Europe or Australia there will be a legal requirement that they have an oxygen provision certificate or if the candidate gets a job in a center that dives a 26 meter wreck it may be a requirement of the job to be able to provide the Nitrox Course or to teach the wreck specialty course.

If you’re interested in finding a real career in the recreational dive industry than you’re in the right place. The PADI IDC Gili Trawangan can help you to achieve your dreams and create a real career in diving. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Platinum PADI Course Director.

IDC Indonesia Career Development | Trawangan Dive | PADI IDC Gili Islands

The PADI IDC Gili Islands is conducted at Trawangan Dive; the fist ever established PADI CDC Center in Lombok and the Gili Islands. As a PADI CDC Center our Platinum Course Director has devised a range of options to compliment your Instructor Development.

Of course all additional PADI Instructor Training can be carried out here in our prestigious PADI CDC Center including specialty training, MSDT, Staff Instructor and even Master Instructor preparation programs.

Trawangan Dive has recently been awarded for our “Outstanding Contribution to Professional training” which is awarded for our extremely professional approach to teaching the PADI Divemaster and IDC programs. Both the Divemaster and the Instructor Development Courses can be run alongside a range of alternative career enhancing programs.

The PADI Instructor Development Course is conducted every month here at our PADI Career Development Center in Gili Trawangan and is run on an 11 day schedule consisting of classroom, confined and open water training in preparation for the PADI Instructor Exam held here in The Gili Islands. It is recommended that candidates arrive a minimum of 4 days prior to the start date of the course to attend our pre-IDC preparation workshops.

Specialty training is a good idea if you know which programs you are interested in and therefore which ones you will enjoy teaching. 

Of course it is also a good idea to check out what is available in the location you wish to teach. For example; if you are going to be working in a place that is famous for wrecks, you may wish to take the wreck diving speciality instructor. Or for if you are going to work in a place that is popular with underwater photography you may wish to choose the PADI Digital Underwater Photography specialty.

Another option would be to take advantage of one of our Career Enhancement Programs. The PADI IDC Gili Trawangan Biorock Internship is an excellent idea for those interested in marine conservation as it will teach you everything you need to know about marine conservation and reef restoration. During the program you will learn about factors that affect coral damage, learn how to effectively conduct coral gardening activities and actually build and install your own Biorock structure and learn about maintenance and coral transplanting.

Our PADI IDC Gili Islands and Komodo Livaboard Internship offers candidates to finish their PADI IDC here at our PADI CDC Center in Gili Trawangan. They will than travel to Komodo to meet our exclusive Livaboard where they will shadow our experienced cruise directors learning how to run a successful Livaboard operation. This program allows participants to learn more about the dive industry whilst experiencing some of the best diving in the world.

If you wish to join any of our career orientated programs or simply wish to find out more about the PADI IDC Course run by our Platinum PADI Course Director, here at our PADI CDC Center in Gili Trawangan check out our GoPro InstructorDevelopment Website

Get your PADI Divemaster in the Gili Islands | Trawangan Dive | Diving in the Gili Island

If you’ve thought about getting a professional diving qualification, the PADI Divemaster is it and the Gili Islands is the perfect place to do it. Diving around the Gili Islands offer the perfect mix of great diving and a great experience. Crystal clear waters and occasionally strong current allow you really learn about diving whilst gaining a fantastic experience. At Trawangan Dive it is possible to mix your PADI Divemaster with a range of other courses.

The Biorock Course can be run alongside the PADI Divemaster and teaches students about every aspect of coral conservation. The course includes coral gardening techniques, environmental considerations, as well as the design, build and installation of Biorock structures. The Divemaster Biorock course is an ideal thing to do for somebody who is a keen diver, wants to go professional and has a passion for helping to preserve the marine environment.

Technical diving is another option that runs alongside the PADI Divemaster. TDI options include Advance Nitrox and Decompression Procedures and any further technical training that may appeal to them. This option is designed for divers who wish to learn more about diving. Becoming a PADI professional  teaches you about the PADI system and the procedures involved with recreational diving and the TDI technical diving courses are designed to give you a real understanding of diving, pushing your limits and allows you to expand your diving experience.

Of course a more natural progression after the Divemaster Course is the PADI Instructor Development Course, which allows you to start training and developing others to become better divers. The PADI IDC Indonesia offered here at Trawangan dive is one of the most comprehensive courses available. Our facility is the only PADI CDC Center in the Gili Islands and therefore offers professional dive programs to the highest possible standard. Our Instructor can be seen teaching all over the Gili Islands and beyond.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the GoTech Divemaster Course or the PADI Divemaster GoEco contact the Gili GoPro Team.

To find out more about taking your PADI Instructor Development Course after you PADI Divemaster simply check out PADI IDC GiliIslands website, or to see how our candidates got on in the past check out our IDC Indonesia Facebook Page.

 

PADI IDC Gili Trawangan | the University of Professional Diving | Trawangan Dive

Trawangan Dive is not just a dive school, but could be considered more of a dive university. With the introduction of the PADI IDC Gili Trawangan Career Development Courses; Trawangan Dive provides the best possible start for PADI Divemasters and PADI Instructors.

As a PADI Career Development Center we have developed a range of IDC Career Programs aimed at enhancing the career opportunities of our PADI IDC candidates.

The PADI IDC Gili Trawangan Course prepares candidates to become PADI Instructors and teach the standard range of PADI programs. The PADI IDC course prepares candidates fully for life as a PADI professional and trains Instructors to level over and above that generally expected within industry, allowing new instructors to go into industry and confidently begin their career in teaching.

The Internship program where new instructors can shadow our extremely experienced instructor team leaning various methods and techniques involved in teaching the programs and picking up PADI certifications along the way.

The Komodo Livaboard Career option allows new instructors to complete their  Instructor Course at our PADI CDC Center in Gili Trawangan and then travel to Labuan Bajo where they will join our exclusive Livaboard and shadow the cruise director. During the program they will receive hands on experience of running a successful Livaboard operation, shadowing the cruise director learning all aspect of running the trip.

The Technical Diving program allows candidates to explore the world of technical diving whilst they still have the time to take courses, before working as a PADI Instructor. Once working Instructors may find the time to take dives, but taking a technical diving course requires time and therefor it’s a good time and place to do it.

The Specialties program allow instructors to gain more training in certain specialty areas of diving allowing to teach a wider range of programs and teach the courses of specific interest to them and of course earn more money as an Instructor.

A videography internship allows instructor to learn the process of developing and editing a full length underwater video. This gives instructors the opportunities to increase their skill set and make them more employable within industry.

There is a whole range of possibilities with the PADI IDCGili Trawangan allowing instructor to really develop their career in recreational diving and give them every chance possible to create a rewarding career. You can find also follow previous candidates on the PADI IDC Indonesia Facebook page or simply checking out our PADI IDC Gili Islands video.

PADI IDC Indonesia | Continuing Education Programs for Instructors | Trawangan Dive

Once the PADI IDC Indonesia has finished there are a variety of options for PADI Instructors to continue their Education. Here at the Gili IDC Indonesia we run programs for the whole range of PADI Instructor Continuing Education Programs.

As well as conducting Specialty courses and the MSDT Preparation Course, we also provide staff instructor training and run the Master Instructor (Course Director Prep) Program. The most common question asked is “what do I need for each level?” The Gili IDC Indonesia is more than happy to help Instructors achieve the desired level of training through the PADI IDC Gili Trawangan Continuing Education Programs.

PADI Specialty Instructor Course

Specialty instructor courses provide valuable teaching tips for meeting the requirements of the course.
You can choose from any of the 27 standard specialty courses that PADI offers along with distinctive specialty courses your Course Director may offer.

There are three ways in which to gain your PADI Specialty Instructor certification.

1.       To write your own distinctive specialty

2.       Apply to PADI directly, having certified 25 or more divers, and having 20 experience dives in each particular specialty

3.       Take your specialty training with a PADI Course Director

Being a PADI Specialty Instructor allows you to teach a wider range of PADI programs and of course specialize in your own personal area of interest.

PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Rating

Once an instructor has 5 specialties and have certified 25 students they can apply for the PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer Rating (MSDT).

The Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart from other dive instructors by showing your commitment to continuing your dive training and being prepared to help others continue their training as well.

PADI Staff Instructor

As a PADI Staff Instructor, you will be helping to develop the next generation of PADI Instructors while gaining an in-depth knowledge about instructor training. IDC Staff Instructors are an extremely important part of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).

Many of dive center or resort management positions require this level of Instructor experience and training, making this an important step if you are considering a career in Dive Center management or you want to open a dive shop or resort.

PADI Master Instructor

To gain the PADI Master Instructor Rating you must be a renewed PADI Staff Instructor and Emergency First Response Instructor and have held your PADI Open Water Instructor Certification for at least two years.

You are required to have certified at least 150 PADI Divers; 50 of which need to be from the Adventure Diver Program or above, 15 specialty certifications, 5 recue divers, 5 PADI Divemasters and 5 PADI Assistant Instructors.

Within the required 150 certifications there must be no more than 75 certifications from the Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) Program, no more than 50 certifications from IDC Staffing, no more than 25 certifications from non-diving specialties and no more than 10 certifications from PADI/Master Seal Team registrations.

The PADI Master Instructor Rating requires you to have trained at least 10 students through the Emergency First Response program and have attended at least three PADI seminars and to have no quality assurance violations within the previous 6 months.

The PADI IDC GiliTrawangan Course can help candidates to achieve their desired rating through our continuing education program.  Or check out the PADI IDC Indonesia Facebook Page to see our courses in action.To see our PADI IDC in actually taking place , check out the IDC Indonesia video!