Dive Control Specialist Internship

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1 Dive Control Specialist Internship (Assistant Instructor) So you've decided to finally one day, think about maybe joining the diving community. By reading through the next few pages you should get a bit more of an idea of what it's all about. At Oceans 5 we think we've put together a pretty good training programme, if you agree you can book in via our contact us page. or if want a bit more of a chat simply drop us a line Dm@oceans5.co.

2 Your New Office Hon Noi Island Most days will be spent diving around the picturesque island setting of Mun Island (Hon Mun to the locals). However Oceans 5 is the only operator in Nha Trang that also visits Noi Island (Hon Noi). This is the only truly protected marine area in Nha Trang. Unfortunately during your course there will be times for actual "work" in our classroom and media center and times spent in our own pool practicing diving skills.

3 Your New Friends Part of your training at Oceans 5 will include marine biology lessons. We have seen many, many dive instructors unable to name even some of the most common fish and coral species. This is astonishing not to mention embarrassing for the dive leaders involved and will not happen to anyone graduating as an Oceans 5 dive leader. You should know the names of your friends!

4 The New Girlfriend Well... We can t actually guarantee this one unfortunately

5 Cost of Living During Internship Cheeeeap!!! When deciding on doing a diving internship anywhere around the world, you must not only consider the cost of the course itself but also the cost of living in that area. A 2 or 3 month internship could put a serious hole in your bank account by not choosing wisely. Vietnam is one off the cheaper places on the planet

6 Accommdation In Nha Trang We can help you with this one, you will have a couple of choices to make though. Renting a house or apartment (2 bedrooms) will set you back on average $300 per month, but you could go either cheaper or more expensive. For a room in a guest house or even a hotel room costs start from $150 per month

7 Cost of food This one will obviously also depend on your choices however if you set aside a budget of $50-$60 per week you should eat very well during your stay here. $8 A day will get easy buy a ham and egg roll for brekkie, a couple of sandwiches for lunch and a roast with veggies for dinner

8 Cost of Drink / Partying For the boys - A carton (24 cans) of beer costs $9. Buying a can of beer at the bar will cost around $1 per can. Drinking in the local Vietness beer hois cost 80 cents a litre cold beer For the girls - A bottle of Vodka costs $3.50. A mixed drink at the bar costs around $1.50 a glass. Coke costs 50c. A bottle of Coke costs.80 cents.

9 Getting Around In Vietnam There are 4 different ways to get around Nha Trang:- Taxi - Since Nha Trang is not a big city all distances are short and fares average only a few dollars each trip. Motorbike (hire) - Even cheaper than taxi s and most of our staff hire motorbikes for getting around. The cost is around $60 per month. Motorbike (buy) - Some people think buying is a better option as you can re-sell the bike when you leave. The cost of a second hand motorbike is around $400.

10 Vietnam Visa Vietnam offers a 3 month business Visa, it is also easy to get another 3 month extension to that Visa from inside the country. So unlike some neighbouring countries you do not have to leave every month to renew it. You must however apply online for your Visa before entering Vietnam and at least a 1 week before arriving. You can do this at vietnamvisaonline.net/ or many other similar sites

11 Getting Here Most people choose to use the cheaper airlines. If you choose Air Asia the best way is to come via Kuala Lumper. With Tiger airways it is cheaper to fly via Singapore (Changi airport) however accommodation overnight is more expensive. A bit of research is recommended to compare airline prices and get the best deal. flight as low as $350 from london

12 SSI Open Water Course Week 1 This is the entry level course for all scuba divers. Because you will eventually be a teacher for you this course will go into a little bit more detail than most simple open water courses. After completion you will be able to dive with a buddy to a depth of 18m and you will be ready for the next phase of your training...

13 SSI Adanced Course Week 2 Specialties, specialties and more specialties. We will teach you a minimum of 6 separate specialties most importantly including Nitrox and deep diving. This will enable you much more freedom for you future diving endeavours and a large base of diving knowledge. After you have completed this section and done 24 dives you can embark on your next phase of training...

14 SSI Stress Rescue Course First Aid CPR Courses Weeks 3 & 4 This course is one of the most important sections of dive leader training. A wise old dive instructor once said The best rescue divers are the ones who never have to rescue divers. Meaning they have avoided a rescue situation by acting before potential victims were in danger. The SSI Stress and Rescue course deals with rescuing victims, 1st aid and CPR, but more importantly, detecting stress and being alert to potential dangerous situations in the water and averting future problems.

15 SSI Dive Master Course Weeks 5 to 8 Ahh! Finally! Well almost. Over the next month you will be taught the finer points of leading dives and taking people diving. The SSI dive master course includes the dive guide course (taking people diving) and the Science of diving course (diving physics and physiology). By the end of this section your diving knowledge is almost complete.

16 SSI Dive Control Specialist Course (Assistant Instructor) Weeks 9 to 12 Now finally! Really! After finishing the SSI Dive Control Specialist (assistant instructor) course you will be able to teach many areas of scuba diving. You can now teach: pool and theory sections of the open water course; scuba skills update courses; and once qualified can teach up to 12 different specialty courses. While being able to directly assist all parts of scuba instruction and gain employment worldwide in the diving industry.

17 Get the Dives in (100 + Dives plus) Weeks 1 to 12 You will be diving almost everyday! In fact usually 2 dives per day. To finish of this course you will need a minimum of 75 dives, however it is expected that you will have done well over 100 dives upon completion of your internship. As we like to offer a higher than average level of customer service it is expected for you to help out in this area but during diving times you will be diving or helping divers as we only take divers on our boat, no extra passengers, no snorkellers.your a diver

18 Bonus Dive Center Management Learn The Business Weeks 1 to 12 As scuba diving is usually run by small independent stores, understanding the business side of scuba diving can make you much more valuable to potential employers. Oceans 5 managers will teach you important parts of diving sales and marketing as well as the day to day running of a dive store.

19 Prossional Dive Gear List While you are here for your internship you are more than welcome to borrow the dive gear here at Oceans 5. However to become a professional dive leader you will eventually need to invest in your own dive equipment. When you arrive we will be happy to point you in the right direction. If you would like us to buy it for you we will charge only the wholesale price with no profit for us

20 Internship Course Costs Price List 2012 Internship Price: (No Hidden Cost) Time Price From beginner or open water 12 weeks $1,500 From advanced diver (4 spec) 10 weeks $1,300 from rescue diver 8 weeks $1,100 A dive medical is required and costs $25 here in Vietnam.

21 Instructor Training Course (ITC) June 15th, Sept16th, Jan15th Once you finish your Dive Control Specialist course with Oceans 5 you will be entitled to a 10% discount off the price of an Instructor course. The Oceans 5 Instructor course usually costs $2,350 by taking advantage of this discount you will only pay $2,115. Our price includes everything; the course itself, all books and manuals, and the Instructor evaluation (IE). Most dive shops charge extra for the books and IE. For more information. Give Mark a Call