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Indian Ocean Marine Conservation Divemaster Internship (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Mahe, Seychelles; Phang Nga, Thailand
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Calendar Year, Fall, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Spring, Summer, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Trimester, Winter
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  • Program Sponsor: GVI 
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Indian Ocean Marine Conservation Divemaster Internship

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Boost your professional diving or marine conservation career when you join an internship in the stunning Seychelles. Get your PADI Divemaster qualification and marine ecosystem training, then put those skills to use when you participate in vital marine research expeditions.
 
PROGRAM FOCUS
 
FIRST 12 WEEKS
This internship begins on GVI’s Seychelles marine conservation expedition where for 12 weeks you will advance your scuba diving skills amongst the incredible coral reefs, undertaking intensive training and developing an impressive knowledge of the underwater environment, putting this knowledge into practice as you undertake research of the reef system.

During your first 12 weeks, you will live at our base on Mahe Island, one of two GVI bases in the Seychelles. Besides diving, you should expect to be involved in additional projects and activities, including training sessions, marine debris surveys and removal, environmental education sessions, depending on local and project needs at the time. 

SECOND 12 WEEKS – IN THAILAND
On successful completion of the training phase, you will proceed to a work placement at a dive centre on Thailand's coast, as you work towards your PADI Divemaster qualification. This exciting opportunity will provide practical experience in the dive industry as you assist with daily operations.

During your work placement you will be with selected dive centres off Thailand's Indian Ocean coast. The skills and knowledge gained during your time in the Seychelles will help you to become a safe and environmentally aware diving professional. While working, you will assist in the daily running of the dive centre, logistics, handling clients, crewing on the dive boats and assisting in the water. On completion, you will be able to gain a number of different qualifications that could serve as a career starting point. 

Roles and tasks over the course of the internship will vary; from, undertaking reef surveys, collecting science data and preparing dive equipment on the expedition; to developing your scuba skills to achieve your Divemaster qualification and assisting in the preparation and maintenance of dive kit on your placement.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
All internships are geared at developing your leadership and role model skills, allowing you to develop a variety of key soft and hard skills that will put you a step ahead the rest of the pack.

SCUBA DIVING REQUIREMENTS
You will spend the majority of your time on this internship scuba diving and as such you need to be qualified to at least PADI Open Water, or equivalent before you start the internship. GVI will supply you with all the training you need to be certified up to PADI Divemaster training as well as with additional diving courses.
 
LOCATION
 
Volunteer in the Seychelles with GVI and discover a country famed for its endemic flora and fauna, unspoiled beaches and beautiful coral reefs!
We operate two bases in the inner granitic islands, both within National Marine Parks next to stunning palm-fringed beaches and forested areas.
 
On the island of Mahe we run critical marine conservation projects where you can get trained from PADI Advanced up to a Divemaster.
 
Get involved in our terrestrial conservation programs on Curieuse Island. It’s surrounding waters are rich in wildlife, making it the perfect setting for your conservation adventure with a difference. The paradise of Seychelles is the ideal location for your next volunteer trip!
 
 
Mahe
 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
  • Taking your PADI Advanced, PADI Coral Reef Research Diver, and PADI Divemaster courses. Learning how to identify fish and coral in the Indian Ocean.
  • Learning how to identify fish and coral in the Indian Ocean
  • Earning your PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Coral Reef Research Diver certificates.
  • Exploring different dive sites among the tropical islands of Seychelles, searching for the incredible ‘mega-fauna’ in the area, such as sharks, rays, and dolphins. Take other extra dive courses with local dive shops.
  • Developing the techniques needed to survey coral reefs.
  • If staying 8 weeks or longer you will complete your Biological Survey Techniques training and qualification.
  • Earn your GVI ILM Leadership Development certificate, a qualification recognised by the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM).
 
If applying for this program to obtain credit from an institution, GVI can supply learning outcomes and support in the application.
 
For more information, check out our video //https://youtu.be/OW8dYhZ5Oo8