PADI Instructor Training Course - Diploma In Professional Scuba Instruction
PADI
PADI Instructor Training Course
Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
Turn your passion into a global career
Your Pathway Into the Dive Industry
Dreaming of working in the dive industry? This is where it begins.
If you’re 18 or older (or turning 18 during the course period) and can imagine yourself living in beautiful Whitianga — spending your days on the water, exploring the Coromandel’s spectacular eastern coastline, and developing your skills in our well‑equipped classrooms — then this programme could be the perfect fit.
Graduate with an NZQA‑accredited qualification as a PADI Specialty Dive Instructor, and take your skills anywhere in the world.
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Why Choose This Programme?
As an official delivery site for the Academy of Diving Trust, Dive Zone Whitianga offers a range of full‑time and part‑time pathways designed to prepare you for a career in the global dive industry.
With over 6,400 PADI centers and resorts in 183 countries, your qualification opens doors worldwide — from guiding high‑end clients to teaching new divers and leading underwater adventures. Becoming a qualified PADI Divemaster or PADI Instructor gives you the skills and credibility to work almost anywhere.
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Train With Industry Leaders
Dive Zone Whitianga is home to a team of highly experienced instructors, including two in‑house PADI Course Directors - PADI’s highest professional rating. Their expertise, combined with our purpose‑built facilities, ensures you receive world‑class training from day one.
We’re proud to produce work‑ready graduates who are highly sought after in the dive industry. With excellent equipment, strong student support, and generous discounts on dive gear, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.
Already hold some dive certifications? We can often offer flexible start dates.
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Take the Next Step
Email info@divethecoromandel.co.nz for a full information pack
or call Darrell on 0274 339 433 to discuss your future in the dive industry.