Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction
Enrolment details
The next intake of this course starts on the 3h August 2026 runs for 45 weeks (10 months), 4 days a week (Monday to Thursday) with core hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm.
The programme is made up of 2 separate qualifications being:
New Zealand Certificate in Diving (PADI Open water, advanced and Rescue certifactions)
New Zealand Diploma in Professional Scuba Instruction (PADI Divemaster, PADI Instructor, PADI Specialty instructor)
Subject to eligibility with Studylink, you can apply for a Student Allowance and or living expenses for the duration of the programme & Course Related Costs to assist you with equipment requirements
Course fees are eligible for student loan
Pre Requisites
You will need the PADI Recreational dive medical signed by a medical practitioner. (Even if you answer no to all of the questions it is an NZQA requirement for this to be signed. )This medical must remain valid (less than 12 months old) for the duration of the course, so it is recommended you wait until a month or so before the start date to have this signed off to avoid it expiring before the end of the programme
Students must be 18 by the time they start the Divemaster training
Be able to swim 200 meters non stop and tread water for 10 minutes unassisted
Fees and Equipment
The fees for this course are $20 939 fees can be paid via a student loan
Students are expected to purchase their own dive gear throughout the course. You are able to use our hire gear (subject to availability )while you build up your own kit of gear. We offer discounted student pricing and flexible payment options to help you build your dive equipment kit through out the course
Required gear to be purchased within 1st month of course
Wetsuit or Semi Dry suit
Mask and Snorkel
Boots
Fins
Gear bag
Gloves
Hood
Required Gear to be purchased before starting Dive Master part of course
BCD
Weightbelt and weights
Regulator
Gauges and Dive computer and Compass
Torch
Knife
DSMB
Pocket Mask
Watch / Timer device.
If you have any questions about the course or would like enrolment forms please contact Liz on 021 398 744 or liz@divezonetauranga.co.nz
