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Dive into a NEW CAREER with Subway Dive Centre
The Recreational Diving Industry of today is innovative and dynamic. Recent years have seen acceleration in growth that has taken the sport of Scuba Diving to the doorsteps of millions of people around the world. PADI Dive Centres and Resorts have become the focus for the general public's opinion of Scuba Diving as an enjoyable, easy to learn sport and now instructors must encompass all aspects of leisure management. It is this fact alone that leads us to realise this same Industry now offers everyone the chance to succeed as a competent professional. More and more people are turning to our Industry for a change in career and lifestyle. At Subway Dive Centre, the time spent with us completing your IDC & IE is stress free, we are here to help in any way we can. Completing your IDC with Subway Dive Centre - Malta, you have the great advantage of having all the needed facilities in house, including indoor heated training pool and air-conditioned classrooms. With accommodation within walking distance from our dive centre, you do not have far to travel in the morning. And if your accommodation is not within walking distance, then Subway will pick you up every morning giving you one less thing to worry about.  The IE location is 5mins away from Subway Dive Centre. We pride ourselves on having a great team of staff, assisting you not just with your specific programme but with the whole logistics of your stay. Because of this we are in the position to offer you the highest standard of PADI Professional Courses at Fantastic Prices! Equipment/Materials Required For All PRO Courses At this point you are considering completing a professional level course, you should by now have your own diving equipment. Course prices do not include equipment rental. If you are considering buying some equipment ask for our latest "Equipment Special Offer". As with most Professional Courses the more resources available to you whilst attending/preparing for your PRO Course the better.  We understand that most people are on a budget, and don't want to lug heavy manuals around with them than what is necessary.  This is why we have many of the "additional" books on our PADI Bookshelf; for you to refer to if need be.  There are a number of Manuals, Books and slates that you will need for your course.  We have put together special packages at reduced prices, see our booking form at the end of this page for further details.
Become a PADI DIVEMASTER Take the first step on the professional ladder. The PADI Divemaster Course will allow you to pass on the dedication and enthusiasm that was generated in you by your Instructor. Here is the chance to prepare yourself for the privileged world of teaching Scuba Diving. Subway Dive Centre takes a personal involvement in every step you make and if your goal is to be a Divemaster, Assistant Instructor or Instructor then Subway Dive Centre will help you reach it. An important part of this course is the development of your Water Skills and Dive Theory, two functions that will help you assist a Scuba Instructor and eventually become one yourself.
Course Prerequisites for the Divemaster Qualification: PADI Rescue Diver or an equivalent rating + minimum of 20 logged dives ~ 60 dives on certification. Course Duration: 2 weeks   Euro PADI Divemaster 560.00
Offer 2009! Book Your EFRI with the Divemaster Course and Save 10% off the Course Prices... (Divemaster & EFRI Course)
Enrol in a PADI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE This course is designed to build upon the Divemaster's abilities to organise and supervise dive activities while concentrating on developing teaching skills. Through independent study, Knowledge Development Sessions and Practical Application you will learn to construct effective Knowledge Development presentations as well as Conducting Confined and Open Water Teaching Presentation; so that you can conduct some of the PADI Programmes. The Assistant Instructor Course is a useful stepping stone for students that wish to work in the industry and also for candidates that wish to carry on to become an PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Course Prerequisite for the Assistant Instructor Course: PADI Divemaster Course Duration: 3 Days   Euro PADI Assistant Instructor Course 513.00
Upgrade to PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (O.W.S.I.) A PADI Assistant Instructor can sign up for this course and become a fully fledged PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.  With the knowledge and experience gathered from your PADI Assistant Instructor Course you should find that the OWSI Course continues your Dive Education where you left off.  You will find that you will brush up your skills both in Knowledge Development Presentations and in your Confined/Open Water Dives. For dates and details refer to the schedule and the Instructor Development Course (IDC) details since these programmes are run simultaneously. Course Duration: 4 Days.   Euro PADI O.W.S.I. 583.00
Learn the PADI System
PADI Instructor? Prepare by enrolling on an IDC (Instructor Development Course) The two steps to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor are to complete an IDC and pass a PADI Instructor Examination (IE). Our goal is to prepare you to be a competent professional PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. You are guided by a first class team who will help you develop your abilities and practice teaching skills. The IDC is the core part in an Instructors Development; the purpose of the IDC is for the candidate to 'understand' the PADI system and all its programmes. At Subway Dive Centre we do not just want you to pass your IE but also to feel confident and find your place in our exciting industry. Course Duration: 7 Days See IDC schedule for dates Course Prerequisite for the Instructor Development Course: 1. Be a PADI Divemaster 2. Be 18 years old 3. To hold a current (not older than 1 year) Medical Statement signed by a licensed physician stating that the candidate is fit for Scuba Diving. The physician signing the form may not be the instructor candidate applicant. 4. Have been certified for at least 6 months and have completed and logged at least 60 dives (as documented in the individual's log book) 5. Submit proof of First Aid/CPR training within the last 24 months. 6. Submit documentation of entry-level diving certification, Advanced and Rescue training.
Euro PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) 699.00
Deposits Payment can be made in advance by Euro Cheque, Sterling Cheque or Credit Card. A deposit of €232.94 (Lm100) or Stg150 is required for an AI/OWSI/IDC/Staff Inst at time of booking. Full payment is due on the first day of the course.
Attending a PADI INSTRUCTOR EXAMINATION (IE) The PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is held after every scheduled IDC; an Instructor Examiner, who is a member of the PADI Staff, conducts this programme. This programme is conducted over a two day period, evaluating the candidates presentation skills: both in the Classroom, Confined and Open Water. Programme Prerequisites for the Instructor Examination: 1. To have completed an IDC/OWSI within 12 months 2. To have logged 100 dives 3. To have been a certified diver for 6 months
Become an EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE  INSTRUCTOR After completing your DM/AI or IE the first thing you should do is complete your Emergency First Response Instructor Course. Changes in Standards effective from March 2009 mean that all candidates must be EFRI to qualify as Open Water Scuba Instructors.  This Course gives you the necessary training needed to certify students with the following certifications:- Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR)     Emergency First Response Secondary Care (First Aid) Scene Assessment     Injury Assessment Barrier Use     Illness Assessment Primary Assessment     Bandaging  Rescue Breathing     Splinting for Dislocations and Fractions Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation     Serious Bleeding Management    Shock Management    Spinal Injury Management   Auto External Defibrillator (Optional)   Conscious Choking Adult (Optional) Emergency Oxygen Use (Optional) Within the PADI System their are a number of Courses for which you will need to have this rating in order to conduct these Courses.   Please check out the schedule for dates.  Course Duration: 1 Days   Euro Emergency First Response Instructor Course  220.00
PADI SPECIALTY INSTRUCTOR PROGRAMME Instructors that have PADI Specialties are more employable. PADI Specialty courses are fun and exciting for the Resort Diver. A short course in the area in which they most enjoy is a great product to offer to any level of diver. At Subway Dive Centre we don't just teach you how to teach the programme but also how to market it. Please ask for dates.
Instructor Specialty Courses Available: Specialty Course   Dives Required Deep Diver 2 Dives Dry Suit Diver 1 Dive *Enriched Air Diver 2 Dives Night Diver 1 Dive  Search & Recovery Diver 2 Dives  Underwater Naturalist 1 Dive Underwater Navigator 1 Dive  Wreck Diver 2 Dives Boat Diver 1 Dive DPV 1 Dive Oxygen First Aid N/A     Euro PADI Specialty 117.00
PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER  Preparation  As a Master Scuba Diver Trainer you are in the position to teach a large variety of specialties to your students, in this programme you are shown both how to teach your choice of five specialties and also how to market the courses. This title is a major asset when applying for jobs in the industry - you have proven that you are a believer in continued education, this is an asset in itself.   Euro Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep 489.00
Become a PADI IDC STAFF INSTRUCTOR An IDC Staff Instructor can assist Course Directors in conducting PADI IDCs. A PADI Staff Instructor can independently teach Assistant Instructor Courses, as long as they are in association with a PADI 5 Star IDC Centre. The first 2 days of the course you will be familiarizing yourself with the Instructor Development process and the Assistant Instructor Course. Note: Instructor Candidates can do no more than three dives per day. *Instructor Candidates must have Enriched Air Diver Qualification to participate (ask for further details) ** Instructor Candidates must have Cavern Qualification to participate (ask for further details). Certification and successful application is dependant on the candidate having a minimum of Ten dives in the specialty applied for (These ten dives can be completed after the Specialty Instructor programme, but must be completed before Application). You will also be participating in a complete IDC, throughout this course you will be perfecting your presentation and evaluation skills. For dates refer to the Instructor Training Schedule. Course Duration: 9 Full Days Programme Prerequisite for the Staff Instructor Course: 1. Be a renewed Master Scuba Diver Trainer 2. Agree to conduct all Levels of diver training consistent with the standards and philosophy outlined in the PADI Instructor Manual 3. Agree to use the PADI system and its component in its entirety   Euro PADI Staff Instructor Course 375.00
ACCOMMODATION Prices for Accommodation vary depending on the time of year.  We can easily help you find accommodation in the vicinity of Subway Dive Centre and we will get special rates from Hotels, Self Apartments etc... www.subwayscuba.com/moreinfo.html
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