You’ll develop the foundations required to operate as a professional diver, gaining leadership, supervision, and in-water problem-management skills. This structured programme blends theory, confined-water development, open-water skills, and real-world internship experience to prepare you for work in the dive industry.
Course duration: 7 to 15 days
Schedule: 9:00 to 15:30 daily
Minimum dives: 20
Minimum age: 18
Total time commitment: Approximately 50 hours
Across the programme, you’ll refine your in-water abilities through repeated scenario training, underwater problem-solving, and direct supervision practice. You will review and demonstrate high-level buoyancy control, rescue performance, navigation proficiency, and professional briefing techniques. Each day focuses on developing reliability, confidence, and judgement that align with the standards expected of a working dive professional.
The internship component places you alongside active instructors during real training sessions. This gives you the opportunity to supervise certified divers, assist on entry-level courses, oversee confined-water practice, and learn how to manage logistics such as equipment allocation, diver flow, and site risk assessments. The combination of structured skill development and hands-on assisting prepares you to operate effectively within a dive centre environment.
E-learning materials allow you to work through the theoretical components at your own pace before or during the programme. Completing this strengthens your understanding of physics, physiology, dive planning, decompression theory, and standards. By the final days, you will progress through professional evaluations that confirm readiness to take on leadership duties in real-world diving operations.
Training takes place at coastal sites known for reliable visibility, controlled entry points, and conditions suitable for professional-level development. These areas allow repetitive skills practice, rescue scenario work, and supervision exercises in a safe and structured environment. You will become familiar with local currents, reef structures, and common marine life encounters, helping you understand how to assess and brief others effectively.
Facilities include spacious kit areas, classroom space for theory reviews, and comfortable breakout zones between sessions. The environment is designed to support extended training days, gear preparation, and debriefs with instructors. Easy access to nearby dive sites ensures minimal transit time and maximum practical learning.
This programme is designed for divers who already possess solid foundations. You must hold a Rescue Diver certification, have at least 40 logged dives, and provide proof of CPR and First Aid training completed within the last 24 months. A current medical clearance confirming fitness to dive is also required.
Comfortable swimming ability and confidence underwater are essential due to the physical nature of the tasks. You should arrive prepared to complete e-learning materials, practise self-rescue techniques, and demonstrate key skills to a professional standard. Completing the online theory early allows you to focus your in-person days on practical development and internship work.
Professional development is delivered by experienced instructors who have trained hundreds of divers across multiple skill levels. Their approach is structured, supportive, and aligned with industry expectations, ensuring each participant learns to operate safely, reliably, and confidently. You’ll gain direct insight into how daily dive operations function, from logistics to student supervision.
The centre fosters a strong diving community built on teamwork and shared experience. You’ll train in an environment that values responsibility, professionalism, and ongoing growth. Facilities are clean and comfortable, staff maintain a family-like atmosphere, and participants are encouraged to develop leadership qualities that extend beyond the course itself. Graduates leave with skills relevant to guiding, supervising, and pursuing a long-term career in diving.
About the centre
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
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Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
From £1163.75
