United
Divers is one of the few dive centers in the nation that can provide
the training needed to obtain the Advanced Open Water Instructor
rating.
This Advanced Instructor rating stands alone in the industry with the
highest combination of diving knowledge and experience. No other dive
training center's advanced open water level compares.
At United Divers, We Are Diving. Are you?
Dive
Control Specialist Course (ADV302)
Overview:
Dive Control Specialist (DiveCon) or Dive Master (DiveMaster) is United
Divers' initial dive
leadership level and is considered by many as the "fun" leadership
rating. That's because you can do more than any other entry-level dive
leader. You can do more because you receive both dive master
and assistant
instructor training in the Dive Control Specialist course.
With other agencies, these courses are separate. United Divers is currently
looking for DiveCons or divers looking to become DiveCons to join our
instruction staff.
Knowledge:
As a Dive Control
Specialist you can:
Work on dive boats, at resorts
and retail stores, and
take people diving Lead dive trips and tours Assist Dive Instructors in the
pool and open water Teach skills in the pool under
the direct supervision of an Dive Instructor Teach the Scuba Skills Update
program Teach the Snorkeling program Teach selected Specialty
courses Teach selected First Aid and
CPR programs
Skills:
You will study advanced
physics, physiology and decompression theory. You'll practice advanced
rescue techniques, fine-tune your diving skills and learn the basics of
teaching. Plus, there's a high demand for Dive Control Specialists at
retail shops and exotic resorts.
Open
Water Instructor Course (ADV303)
Prerequisites:
Enrollment is limited to six individuals. Please call ahead for
additional information and requirements.
Overview: This highly specialized program will
help you
develop into a qualified Dive-Cons and Scuba Instructor. Unlike some
other Instructor Training course that are "week long crash courses",
our intensive program evolves over a 13-week period.
Learn to be a Scuba Instructor the "United Divers Way." Most
instructor
programs focus only on teaching diving. However, most dive businesses
require much more of instructors than merely teaching. The Instructor
Training Course (ITC) prepares you to become an active
member of the scuba industry, a successful educator, and a valuable
dive business employee.
Knowledge:
The program includes all
aspects of instruction to
include:
Techniques for recruiting,
teaching and evaluating students The United Divers' provided
Education System and Education Philosophy How dive industry stakeholders
interact (manufacturers, media, agencies, retail and travel) How successful dive retailers
and resorts operate Effective techniques for
teaching in the pool and open water Legal aspects of teaching The basics of educational sales
using Customer Loyalty Cycle
Skills:
United Divers' Instructors
possess business knowledge that instructors from other agencies don't.
The expanded course content of the ITC gives you an edge over "teaching
only" programs and makes you a much more valuable, well-rounded
employee. Additionally, once qualified you will be able to teach:
Try Scuba Course Passport Diver Course Open Water Diver Course Scuba Skills Update Course