DIVE

IS IT COLD DIVING IN MELBOURNE?
The water temperature is about 20°c in summer,
and we usually use a 5mm or 7mm wetsuit, so
it’s quite nice in the water.
I’VE NEVER DIVED BEFORE, HOW DO I
KNOW I WILL ENJOY OR BE GOOD AT
DIVING?
We believe that you will love diving as much as
we do at Dive Victoria. In fact, we guarantee
that if after your initial Open Water Course you
don’t love it, you can stop and receive a full
course refund, less the cost of the Open Water
Course valued at $599.
WHAT CAN I DO AS A DIVE MASTER?
With the Dive Master certification you can travel
the world, orientate people to local diving environments,
assisting Instructors and take certified
divers on guided dives. You could also work
as a Dive Supervisor on board a charter or live
aboard dive boat, fit and sell dive equipment,
and almost anything else dive related.
HOW CAN I TRAVEL THE WORLD AS A
DIVE MASTER?
There is diving in most countries around the
world and they are always looking for welltrained
Dive Professionals. Our Dive Masters are
highly sort after, as Victoria is one of the best
training environments in the world. Our variety of
diving conditions prepares you for wherever you
want to go. We also have international contacts
that are looking for staff to join their team.
IS THERE ANYTHING TO SEE DIVING IN
PORT PHILLIP BAY?
Despite what you may think, Victoria is as rich in
marine life as the Great Barrier Reef, with 90% of
our marine life found nowhere else in the world.
With over 100 different dive sites, our world-class
reefs, wrecks, Marine Parks and undersea walls are
teeming with marine life and vibrant in colour.
WHAT IS A LIVE-IN PROGRAM?
We have one of Australia’s largest Dive Training
Centres; with our own accommodation where
everything is centrally located. You will stay in
Queenscliff with the other Dive Master candidates
and enjoy the freedom of living near the
beach over summer and socialising while
completing the program.
FAQS
CAN I BECOME A SUMMER DIVE MASTER
AND COMPLETE UNIVERSITY?
Yes, our course dates line up with most university
calendars so you can build your Dive Master
career over the summer break, and be finished
in time to start the first semester. Many of our
students undertake the Dive Master program
during summer and continue diving and working
throughout the uni semester, giving them a
good work/life balance.
ARE THERE LOCAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES AS WELL?
Yes, we prefer to employ our own Dive Masters
as we know they have had the best quality
training. Most of our staff became Dive Professionals
right here in Melbourne, and continue
to work in the industry fulltime and casually.
ARE THERE BREAKS DURING THE
PROGRAM?
There are several “Days off” during the course
program so you can spend the day relaxing at
the beach or head back home. There is also
2 weeks off over Christmas and New Year’s,
and 5 days off over the Australia Day weekend.
WHAT IF I MISS OR DON’T COMPLETE
PARTS OF THE PROGRAM?
If you miss parts of the program, there are
opportunities to continue the course throughout
the year. If you need to redo sections there
may be additional fees to become certified as
a Dive Professional. Following completion of the
Open Water Course, there are no refunds on
unused sections of the course.
FINALLY, HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Contact us on 1300 DIVEVIC (1300 348 3842),
visit us at ether the Queenscliff or Portsea office,
or fill in the online registration form and you’re
ready to go.