The Meridian Adventure Dive Professional Training Programme is a 6-month hands-on training programme that gives trainees all the experience and tools both in and out of the water. This intensive practical programme will set you up with the needed skills to change the way the world dives – for the better
LOCATION
Accepted trainees will undergo training at Meridian Adventure Marina Club & Resort in Raja Ampat Indonesia.
TRAINING VESSEL
Each trainee will be assigned one of our state-of-the-art custom-built dive tenders for the duration of the training programme.
TRAINING MATERIAL
Each trainee is issued with a personal set of training materials, and a Meridian Adventure Drybag to accompany you on your dive adventures
UNIFORM AND EQUIPMENT
Trainees are issued with a complete Meridian Adventure Dive Uniform suited for the environment that will surround you. We provide our trainees with Aqualung Equipment to use for the duration of the training programme.
PROGRAMME OUTLINE
The Meridian Adventure Dive Professional Training Programme provides you with a complete education in both PADI standards and procedures along with our Meridian Adventure Dive tried and tested procedures focused on guest orientated diving services: ensuring professionalism, efficiency, and safety. Each year a selected few candidates are accepted into the Programme. Meridian Adventure Dive covers the costs of the trainee’s education, which will set up graduates for a successful start in the diving industry
IN YOUR FIRST MONTH
WEEK 1: Introduction to the Meridian Adventure Dive Ethos and Safety Arrive in Raja Ampat and undergo introduction on the programme, dive tenders, and resort procedures. Trainees become acquainted with the standard operating procedures and set drills used in day-to-day operations.
WEEK 2: Theory Seminars and Exams Diving theory workshops
and exams are taken in week two to ensure trainees have a thorough
understanding of the diving world. This includes diving physics, physiology,
equipment, dive planning and PADI standards and procedures.
WEEK 3: PADI Divemaster fitness and water skills Week three is focused on water skills both in confined water and open water. This section introduces trainees to the PADI way of skill presentations and guest-focused diving skills and courses.
WEEK 4: Guest service-focused training In week four trainees take knowledge and skills obtained from the intensive 3-week training modules and are introduced to guest-focused services while completing their PADI practical skills and assessments.
The Trainees will earn the following qualifications during the 6-month programme:
• PADI Divemaster Qualification
• PADI Dive Against Debris Specialty
• By Meridian Adventure Dive, Certificate of Competency in Dive Tender Logistics and Safety
• By Meridian Adventure Dive, Certificate of Competency, Dive Tender Deck and Engineering
• By Meridian Adventure Dive, Certificate of Competency, Dive Operation Management
• By Meridian Adventure Dive, Certificate of Competency, Dive Marketing and Administration
FOUNDATIONS OF THE MERIDIAN ADVENTURE DIVE PROFESSIONAL COURSE
PADI STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES In-depth training and practical applications of PADI Dive Professional Standards and Procedures. This includes PADI Divemaster specific courses and programmes, Professional level dive skills training and real-life applications in a working PADI 5 Star Resort.
TENDER OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Trainees are introduced to safe dive tender practices and procedures. This includes dive specific boat handling and safety. We also train you in deck and engineering procedures used in the Superyacht industry. Our dive tenders are set apart from the rest of the world with their custom design and preventative maintenance programme.
CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY
All Meridian Adventure Dive practices are centred around Conservation and Community. You will be involved in proactive conservation and community projects. This includes community upliftment and education, data collection, environmental clean-up projects, invasive species removal and coral planting. Our Trainees also receive training in PADI and Project Aware Conservation courses.
DIVE OPERATION MANAGEMENT
You will be trained in Dive Operation Management in a working PADI 5 Star resort environment. Day-to-day operation procedures and planning are key to running a successful diving resort. Meridian Adventure Dive has perfected this, and trainees will be involved in every aspect of Operations. We deliver our divers to the right site at the right time every time to give them Incredible, Amazing, Unbelievable diving and water sports experiences. You will be part of the team making this happen learning how to plan itineraries and logistics for every trip.
MARKETING AND ADMINISTRATION
Marketing and Administration plays a key role in the diving industry. We provide trainees with a platform to learn essential skills to build a successful diving marketing and administration plan and successfully take all they have learnt in the programme and positively influence the rest of the diving world.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AFTER PROGRAMME
After completing the Meridian Adventure Dive Professional Training Programme, you will be prepared to start a career as a Dive Professional. Becoming a Dive Master is the first step in the dive professional career ladder and a requirement for all dive instructor courses. Selected trainees will be given the opportunity to earn commission by joining our team as Channel Managers and work in collaboration with Meridian Adventure Dive to give guests Incredible, Amazing and Unbelievable diving experiences in Raja Ampat.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
PADI Advanced Open Water certified • PADI Rescue Diver certified • EFR Primary and Secondary Care completed within the last 24 months • Medical Statement “Fit to Dive” • At least 40 logged dives • CV • Passport • Please note that qualifying certifications from other dive training organisations may apply.
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