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NAUI LEADERSHIP TRAINING
NAUI Leadership Training Video

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Today's culture seems to be dominated by an attitude of "I want it fast, I want it now, I want it easy and I want it cheap".
NAUI's core values are founded on safety, quality training and student centered learning.
NAUI's exceptional leadership training program, and true concern for the individual has resulted in a very unique leadership training program, to assure you're receiving the finest diving and leadership education available.
Our instructors won't accept anything less....neither should you
NAUI...Where leaders dive !


As with all our courses, we can tailor your course schedule to fit in with your lifestyle!
For the duration of your course, we can arrange accommodation for you in the area. We have everything from shared accomodation to luxury villas and casitas and all points in between.  Just let us know your budget!
Courses
Group class
NAUI FIT( (optional)

Think you're fit to be a dive leader? FIT (Familiarization - Instruction - Testing) will test your skills and tell you where you stand in terms of your readiness to become a dive leader. NAUI FIT is a non-certification program required as a prerequisite for enrolment in a NAUI Assistant Instructor Course, Divemaster Course or Instructor Crossover Course (ICC). Participants are provided knowledge of NAUI's history, teaching theory and methods, water skills and instructional techniques through a series of performance evaluations, critiques and counselling to ensure they are aware of their state of preparedness (FITness) for NAUI membership. At the conclusion of your FIT training you'll receive a written evaluation of your strengths and weaknesses. You'll know if you are ready to become a dive leader.

​Cost : 500 US$

Duration : 5 to 10 days

Academic materials not included​

Contact us to learn about our internship programs

Group class
NAUI DIVEMASTER

Being a dive professional is not a job, it is a way of life and the Divemaster qualification is the first rung on the professional ladder. We offer this course with an aim to produce experienced, knowledgeable Divemasters who have the knowledge and passion to organise and conduct enjoyable, safe open water dives for certified divers. A NAUI Divemaster plays a very important role in any dive operation and, as a bonus, is paid to do what he or she loves to do whilst gaining the valuable experience necessary to advance to the next level, that of Instructor. During your DM training, you will learn how a dive operation works, develop your interpersonal skills and enhance your waterskills to that of a NAUI Instructor.


​​Cost : 750 US$ or

FIT+DM 850 US$

Duration : 14 days minimum

Academic materials not included

Contact us to learn about our internship programs

Group class
NAUI INSTRUCTOR

Becoming an instructor is not extremely difficult, but it is challenging. The ITC (Instructor Training Course) teaches you how to teach. You need to have an excellent understanding of diving sciences, procedures and good public speaking abilities. You will also need to have excellent in water skills and be very comfortable underwater. You also need to have excellent intrapersonal skills. A good instructor will have empathy and ability to motivate others. NAUI values and respects the knowledge, skills and abilities of its instructors. As such, NAUI Instructors are authorized and can be approved to teach every level of diving in which they possess the training, knowledge and experience. NAUI also allows its instructors to develop their own "instructor specified" specialty courses.​​

Cost : 950 US$

Duration : 14 days minimum

Academic materials not included​

Contact us to learn about our internship programs

 Minimum age is 18 years Certification as NAUI Scuba Diver or equivalent

Certification as NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver or equivalent

Certification as NAUI NITROX Diver or equivalent Certification as NAUI Master Scuba Diver or equivalent

Current certification in NAUI First Aid for Dive Professionals or equivalent.

Current certification in NAUI Oxygen Provider or equivalent.

A minimum of 25 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 12.5 hours bottom time.

Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.

Materials - Contact us for current requirements.

Minimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course

. Current registration as a NAUI FIT Program graduate.

Current certification in NAUI First Aid for Dive Professionals or equivalent.

Current certification in NAUI Oxygen Provider or equivalent.

A minimum of 60 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 30 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.

Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.

Materials - Contact us for current requirements.

Minimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course.

Current certification as a NAUI Assistant Instructor or NAUI Divemaster or other agency leaders who are NAUI FIT Program graduates

. Current certification in NAUI First Aid for Dive Professionals or equivalent.

Current certification in NAUI Oxygen Provider or equivalent. Certified as a NAUI Nitrox Diver or equivalent.

A minimum of 100 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 30 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.

Instructor candidates must pass the NAUI Instructor Prequalification Examination prior to the start of the ITC.

Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months

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