Saturday 6 May 2017

PADI Divemaster Fikhi takes the PADI IDC Indonesia with Multi Award Winning Platinum CD Holly in the Gili Islands & goes to Komodo



Meet Fikhi, A dive professional who has recently taken the PADI IDC Gili Islands with Holly Macleod, Multiple Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director and now teaching his own PADI Courses in Komodo National Park.

Fikhi has previously worked in the media industry in Jakarta before making a change into the diving industry. After working as a Dive Guide for Trawangan Dive, Fikhi chose to take his PADI IDC Instructor training with PADI Course Director Holly and PADI IDC Staff Instructor Ronny Wijaya, who provides training support and Indonesian language support to candidates.

One of the reasons Fikhi chose to become a dive professional was for his love of the underwater environment and for the chance of seeing new things and gaining new experiences. Having already been exposed to the diving industry in the Gili Islands and having completed the PADI IDC, Fikhi decided he wanted to work in Komodo and found a job with Uber Scuba, one of the busiest shops in Flores. So if anyone is looking for a great PADI Scuba Diving Instructor around the Komodo National Park that you go and see Fikhi at Uber Scuba to arrange your dive training.

As well as benefiting from the extremely high experience of Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod, Fikhi also was able to take advantage of Bahasa Indonesia language support from Bahasa Indonesian speaking staff instructors.

With the PADI IDC Indonesia Scuba Diving Instructor Development Course in the Gili Islands candidates can be assured a full and well-rounded training experience in the journey to becoming scuba diving Instructors and can be assured that they are trained to a level beyond that generally found within the industry.

To see firsthand reviews check out the PADI IDC Indonesia TripAdvisor Page or go straight to Facebook and check out the Gili IDC Indonesia Page for all the latest news and updates about the program.

 

Wednesday 26 October 2016

Why Gili Trawangan for the PADI IDC Indonesia with Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod

The PADI IDC Gili Islands in Gili Trawangan is now seen as one of the best locations to take your professional training offering the very best of experience within the recreational diving industry. Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod conducts the PADI Instructor Development Course every month which takes place at the only PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) on the Islands and therefore offers world class training facilities.


When deciding where to take professional scuba diving courses it is important to consider a number of additional factors other than just the quality of diving within the area. Of course the quality of diving is important as this is the fundamental reason we choose to continue training and pursue careers within the industry, however professional Divemasters need to consider what exactly they are looking for. For example a Divemaster taking their training in world class diving destinations such as the Galapagos, the Maldives or Komodo National Park may gain a lot of firsthand experience by continuously diving some of the world most challenging conditions, but those wishing to gain experience of training and dive education are limited to only a small numbers of diving students passing through these areas as they are generally reserved for experienced divers.
These areas tend to only receive a fraction of the total number of education programs offered by areas such as the Gili Islands which are home to the largest certifying dive centers in Indonesia. For professional Divemasters looking to take the next step, the PADI IDC in Gili Trawangan offers the best possible all round package. As the largest islands within the Gili’s, Trawangan has some very busy Dive Shops with courses starting every day and is therefore a great place to become a scuba diving instructor. Team teaching after the IDC is a great way to gain exposure to courses and entry level dive experiences and should be included in all quality IDC training packages. The PADI IDC with Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod takes place in the first ever PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center to be established in the Lombok and Gili Islands region.
Another huge consideration when choosing where to take professional instructor training is the standard of the training facilities. The Gili Islands offers far superior training facilities than seen in some of these particular world famous diving destination. The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) with Holly Macleod benefits from the world class training facilities expected from the only PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) on the Island of Gili Trawangan. The dive center consists of two training pools, classroom facilities, beachside location and private instructor training boat. The Gili Islands has multiple purpose built Open Water training sites which are situated only minutes away by a personal Instructor training boat that leaves from the beach directly outside the dive center. This is a massive advantage eliminating the time taken travelling to the jetty, loading the boat and travelling to dive sites as seen with some of these more remote dive sites. Having purpose built training sites are vital to training and far more beneficial than improvising with what you have available and using dive sites that “will do” rather than having been carefully selected.
Another important factor when choosing a place to take professional Instructor training is the quality of training provided as well as the reputation and experience of the Course Director. The PADI IDC Indonesia is fully conducted by Holly Macleod who has received multiple awards for the program she has designed, the sheer number of instructor certifications she has issued and her overall commitment to the diving industry. Holly’s pure experience built over the last 13 years working within the diving industry puts her in the position to advise future instructors about potential diving related jobs and about specific diving destinations.
The major factor in choosing where to take your PADI Instructor Development Course is the consistency of the program. The PADI IDC Indonesia is always conducted by Holly, always takes place in the same PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center offering world class training facilities and is always delivered to the highest possible standards in a fun and easy to understand format. Holly believes that the perfect training schedule has been developed in the Gili Islands, therefore there is no need to travel to alternative locations with inferior logistical benefits
The benefits of taking the PADI Instructor Development Course in the Gili Islands with Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod far out way the benefits of choosing a more remote destinations and these benefits can be seen within the PADI IDC Indonesia Reviews on TripAdvisor. To find out all of the latest updates, news and latest information about the program or to see candidate progress check out the PADI IDC Gili Islands Facebook Page or contact Holly Macleod Directly

 

Tuesday 19 April 2016

PADI IDC Awards + Prices + Schedule 2016 | Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod | Gili Islands, Indonesia


Many new and exciting things have happened in 2016 on the PADI IDC Program with Multi Award Winning Platinum Course Director Holly Macleod. The program has now become one of the most popular choices for dive professionals to further their careers and expand their diving education and in fact has been awarded accordingly and recognized by PADI; the worlds most favored scuba diving certification agency.
 
Having already received the “Commitment to Instructor Development” Award for the program, Holly was awarded the “Elite-300 Instructor” award highlighting her pure dedication and commitment to providing nearly 500 PADI Instructor level certifications in 2015 alone. Also came the PADI “Platinum Course Director” status award sighting pure experience within the field of professional PADI Instructor level training.

2016 has brought many changes to the teaching schedule. Previously the program was scheduled around a 10 day program with 4 days of pre-IDC preparation, now the actual Instructor Development Course (IDC) has changed to an 11 day schedule and the pre-IDC preparation is run over 5 days. By adding an additional day to both segments of the program logistics have been made far easier allowing for more maneuverability within the daily schedule and more time for personal development. It also allows candidates to participate in a range of new additional workshops designed and delivered by Holly Macleod to enhance the training experience and expose candidates to more real life dive industry situations. The daily schedule has continuously been monitored and slowly been altered over the past couple of years to develop a truly productive timetable allowing candidates to get the best possible education and make the most of their training experience.
The price of the program still remains highly competitive and based upon previous candidate feedback the course is now priced in US dollars. With the new improved schedule, priced at $1200, candidates will receive the best possible educational training experiences at a highly competitive price allowing them to enhance their future prospects within the diving industry and expand their diving knowledge whilst also having a lot of fun.
 
For professional divers looking to enhance their scuba diving careers within the industry and join a network of highly professional scuba diving instructors whilst gaining a second to none educational experience there are 10 opportunities to join this fun and challenging program in the Gili Islands, Indonesia.
Timetable2016

 

The latest news on the program can be found by checking out the Gili Islands PADI IDC Facebook Fan Page highlighting news, events, milestones and the progress of past and present candidates including photos of ongoing programs taking place. Candidates from 2015 can be seen in action by checking out the YouTube channel on PADI IDC Indonesia TV. For further information about recent achievements simply check out the recent PADI IDC Indonesia News.

Or simply contact Platinum PADI Course Director Holly directly on idc@trawangandive.com
 
 

 

Monday 1 February 2016

Latest News PADI IDC Indonesia with Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod

 

 Everybody knows the PADI IDC Indonesia program with Platinum PADI Course Director is the best instructor training possible, but let’s look at some of the latest news.


During 2015 we saw over 100 PADI professionals choosing to take the PADI IDC in the Gili Islands and go on to develop their own rewarding and successful career within the Industry.

Other news is that the new 2016 schedule is now available and includes 1 extra day for the Pre-IDC preparation course. So now the course is still run on an 11 day schedule, but includes 5 days of preparation before the course starts. Check out the 2016 schedule and reserve your place.
 

During the program candidates will learn about the PADI education system and how to deliver it effectively to their own future students. All Instructor level training is fully conducted by Multi Award Winning Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod whose philosophy is to provide an extremely high level of professional dive training in a fun and easy to understand way. All courses take place at Trawangan Dive, the only PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) in Gili Trawangan and the first CDC Center to be established in the Gili Islands.
 If you are thinking of joining the 2016 PADI IDC Gili Islands program all of the available dates can now be published for next year. To find out more about this exclusive training opportunity check out the PADI IDC Indonesia News Update on Facebook or contact our PlatinumPADI Course Director on idc@trawangandive.com.

Saturday 12 September 2015

Best Platinum PADI Course Director | PADI IDC Indonesia | Gili Islands


The PADI IDC Gili Islands with Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod is already considered one of the world’s best Instructor Development Course programs available.


The course runs every month at Trawangan Dive; the first ever established PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) established in the Gili Islands.

Today Trawangan Dive remains the only PADI CDC Center in Gili Trawangan offering the very best standards when it comes to professional dive training. The center offers state of the art facilities including classroom, 2 swimming pools and a dedicated Instructor training boat. Training sites are situated very close to Trawangan Dive and boats leave directly from the beach outside the dive center, thus minimizing journey time and maximizing time spent in the classroom, the pool and on the training site. The dive center is also one of the busiest PADI centers in Indonesia and therefore it’s a great place to team teach once the course is over.

The course is fully conducted by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod who has a reputation for both excellence and success and provides one of the best instructor training courses available. Having already received the Platinum status award for 2015 for her dedication and commitment to the professional PADI education system, she has also received the “Elite 300” award denoting her pure experience in certifying over 300 Instructor level qualification during 2014. The program itself has also received the “Commitment to Instructor Development” award for its achievement in providing a quality educational experience.

The best way to check out where to take the program is to review the The PADI IDC Gili Achievements

And check out the 2016 PADIIDC Indonesia Enrolment dates. Further information can be found by contacting our Platinum PADI CourseDirector Directly.

Saturday 23 May 2015

GoPro Gili with the PADI IDC Gili Islands | Indonesia’s finest training facility


Thing of taking your PADI IDC? Are you looking for one of the best PADI IDC Career Development Centers (CDC)? Are you looking for the best Platinum PADI Course Director? The PADI IDC Indonesia offers the best possible combination for professional diver training.

The program runs every month at Trawangan Dive, which is situated in Gili Trawangan Indonesia. Trawangan Dive was the first ever established PADI 5 Star IDC Career Development Center (CDC) in Lombok and the Gili Islands, and today remains the only one in Gili Trawangan. The dive center is physically one of the largest dive centers in Gili Trawangan and is also one of the largest PADI certifiers within Indonesia. As well as benefiting from world class facilities, candidates can take advantage of team teaching with our highly experienced Instructors and gaining an all-round quality educational experience.
The program in entirely conducted by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod; who has an extremely good reputation for both excellence and success and will ensure her candidates become highly successful PADI Scuba Diving Instructor. Through her experience of being the largest PADI Instructor trainer in Indonesia she has developed the perfect program that develops instructors over and above that generally expected within industry.
The program is conducted in the classroom, swimming pool and of course in open water. During classroom sessions candidates will learn about the PADI philosophy, conducting programs, control, sales, marketing, business of diving, dive theory and PADI Standards and Procedures. During swimming pool sessions candidates will practice dive skills, rescue techniques and practice confined water sessions. In open water sessions candidates will practice rescue techniques, dive site setup and organization and practice open water presentations.

The PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) runs every month on an 11 day schedule. Candidates are always strongly advised to arrive a minimum of 4 days early to take advantage of the free pre IDC preparation workshops.

To find out more about the The PADI IDC Indonesia at Trawangan Dive simply contact ourPlatinum PADI Course Director and Join the PADI IDC in the Gili Islands

Wednesday 11 February 2015

PADI IDC Indonesia Crossover Course in the Gili Islands| Trawangan Dive



Are you a seasoned scuba diving instructor and wish to crossover and teach the range of PADI Courses? Trawangan Dive has the answer with the PADI IDC Gili Islands Crossover program in Gili Trawangan.

Why choose Trawangan Dive to take the crossover course?


Gili Trawangan is a rapidly growing area for PADI certifications and dive centers on the island are always looking for PADI Instructors. Although our award winning Platinum PADI Course Director always strongly encourages crossover candidates to take the full IDC at no extra cost, it is also possible to take advantage of some free fun dives before or even sometimes during the Instructor Development Course (IDC). One certified as a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor you will be able to look for a job locally whilst drawing upon both your previous experience and your knowledge of the local dive sites. Trawangan Dive is currently the only PADI 5 Star Career Development Center (CDC) on Gili Trawangan and was the first to be established in the Gili Islands and therefore exceeds the standards usually expected from a PADI 5 Star IDC Center. All Instructor level programs are conducted by Platinum PADI Course Director Holly Macleod who has won multiple awards for her Instructor level programs offered in Gili Trawangan.

What is involved in the PADI IDC Indonesia program?


The Instructor Development Course (IDC) runs every month at Trawangan Dive and is conducted over a period of 11 days with and additional 4 days of pre IDC preparation.

The pre IDC preparation is run over a 4 day period, basically designed for candidates to brush up on dive theory and get prepared for the IDC. During the actual Instructor Development Course you will be working alonside the PADI Course Director and Staff Instructors to develop your teaching ability in three main area’s. The classroom sessions will be used to brush up on theoretical diving knowledge and take some practice exams in preperation for the final PADI Instructor Examination and to practice teaching topics from the knoledge development section of the Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Divemaster and Project AWARE programs. The onsite training pool will be used to practice the full skill circuit from the Open Water course and develop these skills to a demonstration standard, practice all rescue exercises and in particular exercise 7 from the Rescue Diver Course, take part in the IDC DSD workshops and of course practice presentations from the confined section of the Open Water Diver Course. In open water candidates will practice their Open Water presentations by teahing skills and sections of the Open Water, Adventures in Diving and Rescue courses and again practice Rescue Exercise 7. Other components of the course include the business of diving, how to market yourself or your dive centre, and how to manage risk and legal responsibility. During the program these sessions are split evenly so as to keep candidates  fresh, focused and having fun during their training.

To find out more about the PADI IDC Indonesia Gili Program simply contact our Platinum PADI Course Director Holly to discuss your personal career development. To see all of the candidates from 2014 in action check our Gili Islands IDC Slideshow.