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Career Development

Become an Internationally Recognised Dive Professional This dynamic programme is one of a kind!

Career Development - Expand Your Skills

Emotional and Practical Life Skills Courses are included in our program and are an invaluable and unique extra.

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Courses Available to Expand Your Skills:

SKIPPERS LICENSE

The Skipper's courses and licensing are for power-driven vessels under 9m in length. The classes are all SAMSA (South African Maritime Safety Authority) approved and are for power-driven vessels only, from Restricted waters (dams, rivers, or estuaries) or 1, 15, or 40NM (ocean).

LIFE SKILLS COURSES FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • Language & Communication
  • Time Management & Productivity
  • Stress Management
  • Self-Awareness
  • Personal Growth
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Growth Mindset

WORK SKILLS COURSES

  • Gear maintenance
  • Retail 
  • Customer Service
  • Basic Marketing
  • Online & Social Media Marketing
  • Budget & Accounting
  • Accounting & Point of Sale Software

OTHER OPTIONAL COURSES:

 

Development Program Partners

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OPTIONS:

career development basic program career development standard program career development plus program

 

More Development Programs:

Life Skills Preparation Year
Skills Development Program

Become a well-rounded PADI instructor by expanding your skill set and competencies.

BASIC

BASIC Program
6-12 Months

BASIC Program

PADI Scuba Diving Courses up to Instructor

Includes:
• Internship
• Personalized Learning
• All course material
• 100 Dives
• Certification fees
• Wireless internet access

*NOTE: This program only covers dive courses with no added work experience, skills, volunteer work or extra courses.

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STANDARD

STANDARD Program
12 Months

STANDARD Program

PADI Scuba Diving Courses up to Instructor

Includes:
• Internship
• Personalized Learning
• All course material
• 100 Dives
• Certification fees
• Branded Clothing
• Wireless internet access

• Work Skills Courses

• Practical Life Skills & Emotional Life Skills Development

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PLUS

PLUS Program
12 Months

PLUS Program

PADI Scuba Diving Courses up to Instructor

Includes:
• Internship
• Personalized Learning
• All course material
• 100 Dives
• Certification fees
• Branded Clothing
• Wireless internet access

• Comprehensive Work Skills Training & Courses

• Comprehensive Life Skills Courses & Development

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Programs Include

All the scuba dive courses, first aid and rescue skills, gear maintenance, retail and customer service, how to manage a dive centre and marketing & sales. All of this is integrated with our special Life Skills Courses, promoting personal development and practical skills.
PADI Dive Courses
Becoming a PADI Pro

PADI Dive Courses

Get certified from zero to Divemaster in 3 to 4 months, and zero to Instructor in 6 to 12 months.

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Expand Your Skills
Added benefits and extras

Expand Your Skills

You have the opportunity to do extra courses and get experience in different fields, expanding your skill set.

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Conservation & Volunteer Work
We Protect what we Love

Conservation & Volunteer Work

PADI Professionals have the unique power to influence those around them, paving the way to a future where humanity lives in balance with the ocean.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Career Development Programs
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What is the time commitment?

We offer a Full-time Program, an Accelerated Program, and Part-time Program.
The full-time program can be completed within 4 months (up to Dive Master) and 6 to 12 months (up to Instructor).
FAQ#4

What are the prerequisites?

The prerequisites for joining the Career Development program are:
- Full set Scuba Equipment (can be obtained at our fully stocked retail shop)
- Medical Check-up (completed by a physician in the last 24 months)
- Minimum age of 18 years old.
FAQ#6

Why choose Just Africa Scuba?

Being a 5* PADI Instructors Development Center, we focus on training confident and conservation-conscious divers and dive instructors.
Creating a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere is of utmost importance to us. This is achieved through personal attention, incorporating life skills in our courses, and our persuasive love and respect for the ocean.

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PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center

Our PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center is located in Gordon's Bay, a lovely coastal town 40km from Cape Town CBD, we mainly explore the beautiful marine life of False Bay.

Make Scuba Diving Your Career

We focus on training confident and conservation-conscious divers and dive instructors. This is achieved through personal attention, incorporating life skills in our courses, and our persuasive love and respect for the ocean.

PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center

We have an on-site swimming pool and luxurious 4-star hotel accommodation at the Krystal Beach Hotel. Enjoy drinks & meals at the restaurant with beautiful views of the marina, ocean and mountains in Gordon's Bay.

Krystal Beach Hotel

St Helena Island Trip - 20 to 27 April 2024

St Helena Island Trip - 20 to 27 April 2024
Dive St Helena - R 25 500pp sharing
This destination is not just for scuba divers but for snorkelers, freedivers and non-divers as well, with numerous activities to do in between dives.