About Professional Scuba Dive Instructor Program
Divers Weekend!
Come see us at Divers Weekend this weekend January 21 and 22 at the Vancouver Aquarium. Admission to the Aquarium is half price with a Diver certification card! Email us at dive@capilanou.ca if you would like to meet with Jim Rossi (program manager) or Greg McCracken (PADI Course Director) during the weekend.
Upcoming Program Showcase and Information Nights
The Faculty of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation is pleased to invite you to explore our programs, meet our faculty, discover career possibilities and hear from some of our graduates about their experiences. Mark your calendars now for one of the following Showcase and Information Nights:
Thursday, February 9th at 7:00pm
Thursday, April 19th at 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 29th at 7:00pm
Join us for refreshments, door prizes and networking. North Vancouver Campus, Library Building, room 321. Please RSVP to tourism@capilanou.ca or facebook.com/tourism.outdoorrecreation.
Plus, the Faculty of Tourism and Outdoor Recreation is always represented at the Explore Capilano Nights. A list of all Capilano University information nights can be found here.
In the meantime, please contact us directly with any inquiries, by email at dive@capilanou.ca or by phone at 604-885-9310.
APPLY NOW! Applications are accepted year-round.
Let the ocean be your classroom
The beach - your future office
Dive the clear emerald waters around our Sunshine Coast campus during this eight-month, full-time certificate program that combines tourism management academic courses with the PADI system of diver training. Students complete a minimum of 100 dives, earn credentials as PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, Master Scuba Diver Trainer Preparation, (Specialty Instructors), and experience a 140 hour work experience practicum in Mexico's Mayan Riviera with Scuba Caribe, Club Med or design your own tropical practicum.
Academic courses in tourism, risk management, communications, and marine interpretation establish graduates as tourism professionals and dive industry leaders. Students will gain an appreciation of marine stewardship and environmental responsibility.
The Professional Scuba Dive Instructor Program is the only one of its kind in Canada. The combination of PADI scuba diving training with Capilano University courses prepares graduates to work in a wide variety of positions including outdoor education, tourism management, diving safety and scientific diving support.
Located on the scenic Sunshine Coast, at the Sechelt Campus of Capilano University, students will complete a minimum of 100 dives in Canada's # 1 shore diving location, as rated by SCUBA PRESS Magazine in 2004. Diving on the Sunshine Coast was ranked as third best in the world by the famous Jacques Cousteau.
The combination of diving and academic foundational courses, establishes a unique and enviable combination of credentials for those serious about a career in tourism/outdoor recreation. Career opportunities include; traveling the globe and exploring the undersea realm working as a Professional Scuba Dive Instructor, leading tours with world renowned resorts or cruise lines. Work locally or abroad – the oceans are yours to explore. Develop a lifestyle career that others only dream about.
The Sunshine Coast campus is located a short and scenic ferry ride from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A maximum of 24 students will have the opportunity to participate in each year's program that runs full time from September to the end of April.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis until the program is filled with qualified candidates. Apply today by requesting an application package via dive@capilanou.ca. Join us to advance into the professional world of SCUBA. Previous dive experience recommended but not required.
The PADI system of Diver Training
World wide, more people learn to dive using the PADI system of diver education than with any other recreational scuba program. PADI's Instructor Development Course (IDC) defines the standard for instructor training. Coupled with PADI's state-of the art educational materials, the PADI IDC allow you to learn quickly and effectively. It is the most comprehensive program in the industry. The IDC is the heart of PADI Instructor Training. During your courses, you will apply your diving knowledge and skills while learning to use the PADI System of diver education in the classroom and in the water.
