Things to do outside of the PADI IDC Indonesia course | Gili Trawangan Activities

It’s already a well-known fact that the PADI IDC Indonesia with Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod is the best place to train as a PADI Instructor, but what else is there to do in Gili Trawangan?

The island of Gili Trawangan offers a huge variety of things to do. In the past Gili Trawangan has been publicized as a party islands and it is true for those looking for parties the Island has the entire range of evening entertainment including discos, reggae bars, live music lounges and beachside relaxation spots, but there is so much more to the islands than this stereotype and in face on the other side of the islands to the party scene you can find deserted beaches scattered with the occasional piece of driftwood.

Restaurants on the islands serve a variety of local and international cuisines from around the world and there is a massive range of eateries available from great Indonesian cuisine to the stand up hotdog stalls to 5 star fine dining restaurants that easily rival their city based equivalents.

There is also a variety of alternative recreational activities available on the island including Horse riding, Cooking classes, Yoga, a modern air conditioned gym, Mini golf and plenty more. Amongst the many activities on the island, diving has to be by far the biggest industry and therefore it becomes a great place to live and start out as a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor especially as the diving industry in the Gili Islands grows exponentially year on year.

So, all in all the PADIIDC Gili Islands program with Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod is the perfect place to start a brand new career as a scuba diving instructor and the Gili Islands offers a whole range of activities suited to tourists and residents alike. The course runs every month at Trawangan Dive, which is the only PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) in Gili Trawangan and the first ever to be established in Lombok and the Gili Islands. All Instructor level programs are fully conducted by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, who has a worldwide reputation for excellence and success when training new PADI Instructors. Having worked within the industry for over a decade Holly has travelled to multiple worldwide destinations and undertaken a variety of diving related jobs and is therefore highly qualified when it comes to advising candidates of what to expect when applying for particular roles and in particular destinations. Having won multiple awards for her “commitment to the diving industry including the PADI “commitment to instructor training” the PADI “Elite Instructor 300” award and the PADI “Platinum Status”; she has through experience and hard work devised the perfect schedule allowing instructor candidates to take full advantage of there training

All Instructor level PADI training takes place at Trawangan Dive which is currently the only PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) in Gili Trawangan and was actually the first ever to be established in Lombok and the Gili Islands. The Dive resort comprises of accommodation, a beach side restaurant, and beach side bar and is the perfect place for any diver to take their PADI Courses. To see previous Instructor candidates in action check out the PADI IDC GiliIslands 2014 Video contact our PADIIDC Indonesia Platinum Course Director.

IDC Gili Islands with Holly Macleod | Why our PADI IDC Indonesia Program isn’t the cheapest?

There are many PADI IDC Centers who have recently being advertising special deals, running completions and giving discounts. We here at the PADI IDC Gili Islands already provide a very competitive price twined with the very best level of training.

“You get what you pay for!”

The phrase “ you get what you pay for” is a particular phrase that should be considered when deciding where to train as this may very well be a decision that affect the rest of you scuba diving career. It’s important to consider who will be conducting your program and the facility you choose to take your training with.

It is often the case that PADI candidates see a dive center that boast multiple Course Directors, Master Instructors and Staff Instructors. On the face of it this may look professional but you need to consider who exactly is conducting the program? It is often the case that candidates never actually see the Main Course Director at the dive center and instead get lumbered with a staff instructor with minimal experience. Our PADI IDC Indonesia Course Director conducts every part of the Instructor Program from start to finish and all continuing Instructor education programs.

It’s always a good idea to check out the experience of your Course Director in terms of how many certifications they have, how long they have been doing it and their previous experience within industry. Our Platinum PADI Course Director has been teaching IDC for the past 4 years and prior to this has had experience working in a range of scuba related roles in a variety of locations including Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea and of course Indonesia. Many of her previous candidates can be found working in Dive Centers around the Gili Islands and beyond.

It is also important to check out the facility where you will be training and of course the facilities PADI rating. Our Program is conducted at Trawangan Dive, the first ever established PADI Career Development Center in the Gili Islands and in fact the entire Lombok region.

So, although our program is extremely competitive priced we refuse to substitute our reputation for excellence by offering and PADI IDC Indonesia Discount, and firmly believe that the program is already offered at a fantastic price. So we can say that we are not the cheapest Instructor Program available, but also not the most expensive. So therefore we can definitely say we are the most reasonable, especially in terms of the pure quality of training provided.

If you’re looking to take your PADI IDC in Gili Trawangan simply contact our Platinum PADI Course Director for more information regarding your personal development plan

Life as a PADI Divemaster | Trawangan Dive Career Development Center| Diving in the Gili Islands

Taking your PADI Divemaster Course in Gili Islands is a fantastic idea if you’re looking to gain some real experience, whilst also living on a tropical island. Trawangan Dive is the only PADI Career Development Center in the entire area of Lombok and the Gili Islands meaning that all of our professional level training is geared towards career progression. The dive center is one of the more popular dive outfits here on Gili Trawangan and a large volume of guests choose to dive and train here allowing PADI Divemasters to gain a vast amount of experience.

Typically it is recommended that people spend approximately 5 weeks on their Divemaster Internship allowing them to really develop their skills and knowledge, as well as their ability to deal with divers.

The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional level within the PADI System of education. Once certified it allows you to work as a training assistant on PADI courses and programs, supervise certified divers during pleasure diving experiences, and conduct some PADI programs independently. During your internship program you will be assessed through knowledge development, practical applications and final exams.

To enroll on the PADI Divemaster Course you must hold the PADI Rescue Diver certification, or hold the certifications for Advanced and Rescue training from an alternative recognized training agency. Prospective Divemaster trainees are also required to be over 18 years old and have a current medical statement declaring you fit to dive; signed by a physician within 12 months prior to your enrollment on the course. Another prerequisite is to have 40 dives before the start of your divemaster training (60 on completion, including night deep and navigation dives).

Although life as a PADI Divemaster Trainee at Trawangan Dive will consist of continuous training to develop your knowledge, skill and confidence; there is also a large social aspect and often you will forge friendships through the course and through the dive center and can be considered as the first steps in social networking as a PADI professional. There are regular social events organized by the dive center including activities, dinners and even our famous Tuesday night quiz so although taking your Divemaster Internship at Trawangan Dive can be hard work, it can also be a lot of fun.

Once your PADI Divemaster is complete there is a huge range of other courses available here at our PADI CDC Center. One popular training route is explore Technical Diving which trains you to safely extend your limits. Another popular course to add to you Divemaster is the Biorock Indonesia program, which teaches participants about coral conservation and ways in which our marine environment can be protected. During the course you will actually build and install and maintain a Biorock structure.

If you’re looking to become a PADI Instructor than you will already be in the right place; our PADI Platinum Course Director runs the PADI IDC Gili Trawangan every month. As a PADI CDC Center there are a huge range of career enhancing options available through our PADI InstructorCareer Development Programs. To enroll onto the PADI IDC Gili Trawangan or to find out more about the Course check out our PADI Instructor Career Development Website. To see our past and present IDC candidates in action we can also be found on our IDC Indonesia Facebook page.

Trawangan Dive Career Development Center | IDC Gili Islands | 2014

In 2013 Trawangan Dive received the prestigious rating of PADI Career Development Center (CDC) making it the only PADI Career Development Center in the Gili Islands and the entire Lombok region. Our PADI Course Director recently also received the Platinum PADI Course Director rating making her the only resident Platinum PADI Course Director in the Gili Islands. So getting a successful and rewarding career as a scuba diving Instructor couldn’t be easier and Trawangan Dive can provide you with every opportunity to transform your life and make your dreams happen.

Our IDC runs each and every month here in Gili Trawangan and is run on a 10/11 day schedule and trains candidates to a level over and above that generally expected within industry giving instructors the best start in their new career. Our Platinum PADI Course Director has been working within the industry for well over a decade and has worked in a number of dive related roles and in a variety of worldwide locations, so therefore has a wealth of experience and is always available to advise her candidates on specific job openings and is able to provide advice on specific dive locations.

Being a PADI CDC Center means not only do we meet a certain requirement for our quality of Instructor training, but also a certain standard of the training facilities. Our career enhancing programs also aim to give instructors the chance to develop their career with their specific interests and goals in mind allowing them to follow their careers as a PADI Instructor whilst also pursuing other professional ambitions. For example a person who has a passion for the environment, but also wishes to become a PADI Instructor may wish to consider the PADI IDC Indonesia Biorock Program which allows candidates to learn more about the ocean and ways in which we can protect and conserve it. The Biorock Program teaches students about coral gardening, maintenance, transplants and about the actual Borock structures. During the program participants will design, build and install their own structure.  For those who want to learn more about the actual business of diving we run the PADI IDC Indonesia KomodoLivaboard internship program which allows candidates to finish their IDC here in Gili Trawangan and travel to Komodo where they will join our exclusive Livaboard vessel a learn about all the aspects of running a successful Livaboard operation, shadowing our cruise directors all the way.

If you’re interested in joining our exclusive PADI IDC Course than check out our IDC Indonesia website for more information.

PADI IDC Indonesia |Gili Islands | Divemaster, Instructor and Beyond!

By joining the PADI IDC Indonesia; PADI Divemasters and PADI Instructors can develop their career to a level that will not only make them highly employable, but will develop their confidence to deal with all the challenges and obstacles a PADI professional  can expect to find within industry.

There are a range of career enhancing options available at our PADI CDC Center in Gili Trawangan. Our PADI IDC Indonesia Komodo experience program will allow instructors to experience running a successful livaboard operation by shadowing the cruise director on board our Livaboard trip in Komodo. For those who have a real passion for the environment we run The PADI IDC Gili Islands Biorock IDC and conservation Program which allows candidates to finish their instructor training and progress straight onto the 2 week Biorock program which teaches you about general environmental conditions and ways in which they can be identified and protected. Students will look at the way in which the reefs have been protected in the Gili Islands and see first-hand the effect this has had on the immediate environment. Other Career Development options include Technical Diving and Videography programs.

The IDC course itself is taught on a 10 day schedule with a recommended additional 4 days of pre-IDC preparation. The course is a very serious course but at the same time can be fun. Trawangan Dive is the only PADI Career Development Center (CDC) in the Gili Islands and therefore is a very busy center allowing candidates to meet a range of other professional and non-professional divers, taking their first steps in networking themselves within the dive community. Also should Instructor candidates wish to take an experience internship they will be shadowing some of our experienced instructor learning the course format, picking up some valuable tips and of course picking up their first certifications. Check out our PADI Instructor Training website for more information about the IDC Course here in Gili Trawangan. We can also be found on our PADI IDC Indonesia Facebook page where you can check out previous candidates and follow their progress. For more information don’t hesitate to contactour PADI Course Director directly for more info.

 

 

Trawangan Dive| PADI IDC Gili Islands | Coral Reef Restoration & Biorock Indonesia Center

If you’re looking to dive with a company that respects the ocean check out Trawangan Dive. The dive center is based on Gili Trawangan in the Gili islands Indonesia and we run the full range of PADI recreational dive programs for absolute beginner to Instructor level training. We also offer the full range of technical diving course.

Protecting our local environment is very important to us and we are active members and supporters of the Gili Eco Trust.

As a coral reef restoration center we regularly run coral gardening courses, which teach students how to replant coral that has broken off but is still alive. Students will also learn about coral health identification and coral selection techniques. As a 100% Project AWARE partner, Trawangan Dive offers every diver a Project AWARE certification card. We also organize weekly beach cleanups and regular Project AWARE fundraising events.

We are also very proud to be a part of the Biorock Indonesia Project and have our very own Biorock structures directly outside the dive shops.  Reef restoration courses can be taken individually or as part of other dive courses including the PADI IDC GiliIslands.

To find out more information about our courses check out our Diving Gili Islands website for our full range of recreational dive courses or our PADI Pro Indonesia website for our Instructor level programs!

Congratulations to our friends at The Dorsal Effect - A fantastic shark conservation project in Lombok Indonesia

Trawangan Dive would like to congratulate our friend Kathy Xu from the Dorsal Effect who has recently won the Singapore International Foundation (SIF) Young Social Entrepreneurs (YSE) Program award. The Dorel effect Team was amongst 4 winning teams, each winning $10,000 aimed at kick starting their projects.

The Dorsal Effect is a Lombok based ecotourism and leisure travel company that aims to promote shark conservation through alternative livelihood for the fishermen. Their vision is to provide future generations with a chance to see sharks alive in the oceans, rather than only through picture books. Protecting the apex predators like sharks also helps maintain the marine ecosystem that provides vital services like oxygen generation. Ultimately, this helps the human species by keeping the balances in the earth’s ecosystems.

The project aims to promote shark conservation and sustainable livelihood for shark fishermen through alternative livelihood generated by ecotourism and educational awareness. The general aim of the project is to organize day excursions  to be taken on a boat expedition run by once shark fishermen, off the shores of Tanjung Luar to Sumbawa and Gili Trawangan.

We here at Trawangan Dive believe that SITES has done a great job providing for shark protection through the mean of legislation, and the Dorsal Effect is combatting this Global problem from a completely different angle, actually helping remove those that are actively involved in shark fishing and finding an alternative means of lively hood.

If you are interested in getting involved with the project or simply wish to take one of their excursions check out the DorsalEffect website. Or if you are already in Gili Trawangan than pop in Trawangan dive and speak to one of our conservation experts or find one of our GoPro team members who are in full support of this fantastic project and will to do anything to help its development.