rydog
Contributor
Hey All,
I am in the process of making the leap to the pro side of diving and was looking for some guidance as to where to complete. I've done plenty of research online regarding different schools to get my DM and IDC from and noticing that they are broken down in different ways depending on the shop. After talking with my LDS and others I know that its more than just the cost of the education and amount of time but the shop as well. Not a new concept but sometimes not an easy lesson to remember.
There are quite a few places that claim to be able to push you through fast, 100% pass rates, etc. but what I am looking for is an instruction program from a respected company that will actually teach the day to day operations of a dive company in addition to the education. I know it sounds as though I am begging to carry gear and fill tanks but I really do want to know the whole business, not just the motions of teaching. Basically, I want to get my instructor license and be able to get a job not just have a title.
Living near the east coast of NC I would prefer for ease, Florida and south through Central America or the Caribbean since that is the type of diving I would more than likely teach in. I have all my own gear and I do have the luxury of taking a month or so to do this so it doesn't all need to be shoehorned into a 7-10 day education. I can spend the time without nearby nightlife/shopping etc. as I can feel just as at home in a shack on the beach over the dive shop. Luxury is not required. Again, like I said, I would prefer a well respected shop to go through than an easy push through. Any suggestions would be more than welcome. Hopefully shop owners and others can chime in with a few suggestions of the companies that they would hire from. If you would prefer, feel free to PM me with any information, all will be kept confidential. Thank you in advance, have a great day!
I am in the process of making the leap to the pro side of diving and was looking for some guidance as to where to complete. I've done plenty of research online regarding different schools to get my DM and IDC from and noticing that they are broken down in different ways depending on the shop. After talking with my LDS and others I know that its more than just the cost of the education and amount of time but the shop as well. Not a new concept but sometimes not an easy lesson to remember.
There are quite a few places that claim to be able to push you through fast, 100% pass rates, etc. but what I am looking for is an instruction program from a respected company that will actually teach the day to day operations of a dive company in addition to the education. I know it sounds as though I am begging to carry gear and fill tanks but I really do want to know the whole business, not just the motions of teaching. Basically, I want to get my instructor license and be able to get a job not just have a title.
Living near the east coast of NC I would prefer for ease, Florida and south through Central America or the Caribbean since that is the type of diving I would more than likely teach in. I have all my own gear and I do have the luxury of taking a month or so to do this so it doesn't all need to be shoehorned into a 7-10 day education. I can spend the time without nearby nightlife/shopping etc. as I can feel just as at home in a shack on the beach over the dive shop. Luxury is not required. Again, like I said, I would prefer a well respected shop to go through than an easy push through. Any suggestions would be more than welcome. Hopefully shop owners and others can chime in with a few suggestions of the companies that they would hire from. If you would prefer, feel free to PM me with any information, all will be kept confidential. Thank you in advance, have a great day!