Location
- Costa Rica
Length
4 - 12 weeks
Payment plans
Health & Safety
Sep 12, 2024
Mar 06, 2023
14 travelers are looking at this program
About Program
Kick off a career in SCUBA diving with our 10-week Marine Expedition & Dive Instructor Training Course in Costa Rica. Become a fully qualified PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor while building key leadership & Resort Management skills.
More than just a Dive Instructor Course, you will learn leadership and resort management skills enabling you to pursue a career working in a dive shop or leading marine conservation expeditions. The top performers may be offered work at the dive school on completion of the outdoor course to further boost your experience and career prospects.
This course is Open to anyone 18+. Participants must hold their Advanced Open Water dive certification with PADI or equivalent, and have logged 30 dives.
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Impact
We are committed to exert a positive impact on the regions, countries and communities which we visit. For us it is paramount that the local organisations and communities benefit from our cooperation by working with trusted local businesses and project partners who align with our sustainability objectives.
We are passionate about travel and the positive impact it has on young people’s outlook and future prospects. Our mission is to help people become global citizens through authentic, socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences which aid self-discovery and personal development.
As a small team, we are committed to providing a highly personalised service from your initial contact right through to your chosen adventure. We achieve this through our dedicated team of program leaders and support staff, all of whom are passionate travellers united by a common purpose to help young people explore the world.
As a small team, we are committed to providing a highly personalised service from your initial contact right through to your chosen adventure. We achieve this through our dedicated team of program leaders and support staff, all of whom are passionate travellers united by a common purpose to help young people explore the world.
Program Highlights
- Train to lead Marine Conservation and Diving Expeditions
- PADI Dive Instructor & PADI Divemaster
- PADI First Aid Instructor
- Resort Operations training
- Only PADI Centre in Central America offering training and certification in unique marine conservation specialities
Response from Gapforce
Thanks Jake, it's great to hear you had such an amazing experience! Wishing you the best of luck with your diving career!