Diving instructor and divemaster abroad: what is it, why do it and where is the best place to go?
Diving instructor and divemaster abroad: what is it, why do it and where is the best place to go?
What do you do when you are a divemaster of dive instructor?
- Being a diving instructor or divemaster means that you teach diving theory and practice, you teach about what you see underwater and how to deal with it.
- You are also involved in all kinds of practical matters such as how to handle equipment and what the signals are for mutual communication underwater.
- At the end of a course you will take an exam, evaluate the students and hand out certificates.
What do you learn?
- Becoming a diving instructor means learning to teach students who want to get their diving license.
- You learn to give specific training for navigation or underwater photography.
- You will learn how to advise students on the most appropriate courses and programs.
Why should you become a divemaster or dive instructor?
- To be and feel helpful: it is rewarding work for which you get a lot in return. You are transferring knowledge to others.
- To be and feel involved: it strengthens your sense of connection with nature and with other nature lovers.
- To be and feel experienced: you gain unique experiences in another country and culture.
- To be indepedent and free: especially when you are underwater.
- To be and feel self-aware: you learn independence, to trust yourself and how to react in difficult situations.
What do you need as a diving professional?
- To work as a diving instructor you will need to have the appropriate licenses, certifications, sufficient "flight hours and to have a medical certificate from a doctor regarding your health, signed within the last 12 months".
- To be and feel empathetic: feeling for people with a love of underwater flora and fauna.
- To dare to take risks: you should not be too frightened.
- To be aware of your surroundings: being environmentally aware love of underwater flora and fauna.
- To be conscious of the organization: being organizationally aware safety is an element that comes back every minute. You must always be able to stay alert, because you are responsible for yourself and your students.
- To be flexible: do not be too impatient.
Where can you go to work as a divemaster or dive instructor?
Some of the most favorite diving destinations for instructors and divers:
- Micronesia: Palau
- Red Sea: Egypt, Djibouti
- Indian Ocean: Maldives, Pemba & Zanzibar
- Caribean: Bonaire, Cayman Islands
- Indonesia: Sulawesi (Bunaken!), Borneo (Sipidan!), Lombok (cheap) Raja Ampat
- Papua New Guinea: Several options
- Australia: Great Barrier Reef, when on the right spot
- Central America: Honduras, Cozumel (Palancar reef), Panama (Bocas del Torro)
- India: Andaman islands, Ladakshadweep islands
- Oman
What do you have to insure?
- There may be several reasons why you need separate insurance when doing paid work abroad, especially in the diving sector.
- During work, internship or volunteer work abroad, the coverage of your local health insurance normally expires. You will then need special insurance to remain insured for illness and accidents.
- Local employers usually offer no, or limited, additional insurance. When working as a diver, you may already be insured by your employer during your work. This varies per country and per employer. Check it carefully.
- If you become a diving instructor or diver master, special rules apply and there are specific insurances that take into account the risks you run.
- Some specialized insurances offer opportunities to do (temporary) paid work abroad.
- Read more: Dan Diving Insurance on WorldSupporter
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