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PO Box 105700
Auckland
New Zealand

021 703 003

Realise your dream! Become a PADI Scuba Diving Instructor!

We teach all levels of Recreational Dive and Emergency First Response (First Aid) Instructor courses wit PADI Course Director Andy Stewart

Meeting Your Total PADI Diver Training Goals !

Total Diver Training for  your total PADI training goals!  Whatever your level or interest we can help you! From learning to dive, TecRec (Technical) to becoming an Instructor. 

With Total Diver Training you can;

There are several reasons why you should complete your PADI Instructor training with us, these include;

  • You won’t be stuck with a large student loan at the end of the course.  Our courses are not tertiary courses.  As such they are structured more around the PADI requirements of the course enabling you to be an effective Scuba Dive Instructor. You won’t, need to get a student loan if you complete a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) with us as the costs are much lower!
  • When you complete a PADI IDC with us your instruction is provided by a PADI Course Director for the entire course.  This is unique in the Auckland area and a real advantage to your training.
  • Our IDCs are run outside of working hours over approx. one month leading up to the Instructor Exam (IE).  This approach is again unique and enables learning over a longer period where we are teaching you how to be a PADI Instructor and not just pass the IE. It also means that if you are working you won’t be required to take annual leave to complete the course.
  • All of our students have a 100% record of passing the IE at the first attempt!

Our Blog

Blog
PADI Rescue Course July 2018
Project AWARE
PADI Rescue Course July 2018
Project AWARE

Over the weekend Andy taught a PADI Rescue Diver course for Performance Diver. The PADI Rescue course runs over a  weekend and one evening after work.  It is loads of fun and many of our students describe as the most fun PADI course they ever do!

Project AWARE
Dive for debris Okahu Bay
Project AWARE
World Oceans Day - Okahu Bay Wharf Dive
Project AWARE

New Zealand Underwater Association (NZUA) was lucky enough to be asked by Kelly Tarlton’s Sealife Aquarium to assist with a Project AWARE Dive for Debris as part of their World Oceans Day activities on June 8th. Okahu Bay Wharf was the chosen site, just across the road from Kelly Tarlton’s and a popular fishing and sightseeing spot. We suspected there would be plenty of rubbish to retrieve!

Project AWARE
Dive Saftey
How good a Dive Buddy am I?
Dive Saftey

Always let somebody else know where you intend to dive, and ideally you will have at least one person surface cover on the boat or shore while you’re in the water. But what will they do if you become overdue, lost or have a diving accident which may require medical attention? Consider having an emergency plan or at least talking through what to do in the unlikely event something does go wrong. 

Dive Saftey
 

Testimonials

Testimonals

Andy was the Course Director that instructed me from Divemaster through to IDC. I found he has a wealth of knowledge within the diving industry, and was very patient, understanding and incredibly supportive in getting me to reach my goal, whilst somehow keeping the course completely relaxed and enjoyable. He even managed a 2.5 hour drive north to celebrate my graduation!!!  

If you have any thoughts of going pro, you won't get any better than Andy Stewart. 

Anthony Baker - PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor 2018

I can honestly say completing my IDC was one of the hardest yet rewarding things I have done. Throughout the course Andy showed patience and understanding and was able to adapt his teaching to meet out individual needs. He was and continues to always be available for help and support when needed.

At some stage in a few year’s time I hope to go on to become a PADI IDC Staff Instructor and I can't imagine doing my training with anyone else. If you’re thinking of continuing your PADI education I highly recommend you do it with one of New Zealand's best .... PADI Course Director Andy Stewart.

Laura Hutchings - PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer June 2014

Andy Stewart was the Course Director on my IDC. Andy's extreme professionalism, excellent organisation, flexibility and relaxed manner made this a very pleasurable experience.

A better role model you would battle to find. I would recommend TDT to anyone who is thinking of becoming a professional diver.

Thanks Andy

Andrew Cliff – PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor April 2015

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