2024 Internship End of Programme

Posted on November 29, 2024November 29, 2024 by Annabel Thomas

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11 Months PADI Divemaster Internship Journey

by Fahmi, AMD-B’s 2024 Divemaster Intern

It’s hard to believe that my 11 Months PADI Divemaster Internship with AquaMarine Diving – Bali is coming to an end. Looking back at everything I’ve experienced since January, it has been an amazing journey filled with growth and learning.

This month was particularly special because I got to be part of the interviews for the next intern. Watching the process reminded me of how nervous I felt at the start of my own internship. Seeing it from the other side made me realise just how much I’ve grown over the past year.

More Confident

One of the biggest change I’ve noticed is how much more confident I’ve become. I now feel prepared to handle all kinds of situations, including challenging or risky ones – thanks to my training. Diving in tough environments like Nusa Penida helped me develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed as a diver.

More Than Diving

This internship wasn’t just about diving; I learned a lot of other important skills too. I now understand how much work goes into preparing trips, managing time, and handling risks. I also learned how to do some basic office tasks and even got an introduction to sales, where I discovered how to connect with customers and make their experiences better.

Conservation Work

Conservation work was another highlight of my internship. Through Blue Project by AMD-B, I joined beach and underwater clean-ups, monitored coral bleaching, collected data, and wrote blogs and articles to raise awareness. With my marine science background, being part of these efforts was especially rewarding.

What’s Next?

One of the main reason I took on this internship was to travel and explore new places while pursuing my passion for diving. As my internship comes to an end, I’m excited to share that I’ve received my first job as a Divemaster at a dive centre in Gili Trawangan. While it’s not too far from Bali, it’s a great start to my journey, and I’m looking forward to experiencing a new environment. I’ll be moving there soon, and it feels like the perfect place to kick off this next step in my career.

I’m so grateful to AquaMarine Diving – Bali for everything they’ve taught me. This internship has prepared me for the future, and I can’t wait for what’s next.

AMD-B’s 2025 PADI Divemaster Internship Programme

Posted on September 6, 2024September 8, 2024 by Annabel Thomas

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Divemaster Internship for Young Indonesians

by Fahmi, AMD-B’s 2024 Divemaster Internship

Bali, with its stunning underwater landscapes and rich marine biodiversity, is not just a paradise for tourists—it’s also a gateway to a rewarding career in the diving industry. AquaMarine Diving – Bali is excited to announce the opening of applications for its 2025 11-Month PADI Divemaster Internship Programme, exclusively for Indonesian citizens.

Indonesia, especially Bali, is one of the world’s top spots for scuba diving, with a growing industry that always needs skilled professionals to help others explore these underwater treasures. To meet this demand and give back to the local community, AquaMarine started its internship program in 2012. The programme trains the next generation of Indonesian diving professionals, helping locals build careers in diving while also fostering PADI’s commitment to ocean stewardship.

Zero-to-Hero

Our internship programme is for everyone, even those with no prior experience in the diving industry. Whether you are a complete novice or have some background in diving, the programme will take you from zero-to-hero. Over 11 months, you will not only learn scuba diving but also gain valuable skills in areas like logistics management, marine life identification, decision making, risk management, time management, and more!

The programme is designed to ensure that each intern receives personalised attention. With a maximum of four positions available, we offer one-on-one mentorship and training from our senior PADI Instructors. These instructors have decades of experience in Indonesian waters and are dedicated to passing on their knowledge to help you succeed.

In just six months, you will achieve your PADI Divemaster certification. But the learning doesn’t stop there. Once certified, you’ll start working as a Dive Guide under the supervision of our experienced staff, gaining hands-on experience that will set the foundation for your future career.

Join Us and Start Your Diving Career

AquaMarine is committed to providing top-quality training to ensure that our interns graduate as well-rounded, safety-conscious, and customer-oriented Divemasters. Whether you want to stay in Bali or take your skills elsewhere in Indonesia, this programme is your ticket to a successful career in one of the world’s most exciting industries.

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our award-winning dive team, please reach out for more information. Application is open until 31 October 2024. The programme running from 06 January to 30 November 2025. Applicants must speak English, be able to swim, and be available for an interview in Bali.

For more details, email us at HRD-Dive@AquaMarineDiving.com.

2024 Divemaster Internship Programme

Posted on September 8, 2023September 18, 2023 by Annabel Thomas

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PADI Divemaster Internship for Indonesian Citizens

The Indonesian Archipelago – including our beloved Bali – contains a stunningly diverse underwater ecosystem. Fed by the plankton-rich waters of the Indo-Pacific, it creates the world’s richest marine bio-geographic zone, with diving to suit every level of ability and a myriad of interests.

With such amazing diversity, it is unsurprising that new, pristine, diving locations are discovered almost daily. New destinations bring new dive opportunities which drive new dive operators to expand access to these incredible locations. Rapid expansion in the number of dive businesses creates an ever-increasing demand for well-trained professional dive staff.

Recognizing this demand, AMD-B believes there is a very real need to encourage the local community to join and work in this expanding industry. In 2012, the company took its own steps to encourage this participation and pledged to run an annual “11 Month PADI Divemaster Internship Programme for Indonesian Citizens”.

A maximum of four coveted Intern positions are made available each year. This ensures each intern receives individual and personalized training, as well as the 1-on-1 attention required to complete this extensive programme.

AquaMarine Diving – Bali is now seeking applications for the 2024 Internship.

PADI Divemaster Internship Programme

A senior PADI Instructor has assigned as a mentor for the duration of the Internship. The mentor is also part of the team that trains the intern from Open Water Diver, all the way through the courses to PADI Divemaster.

AquaMarine’s Senior PADI Instructors have been working the Indonesian waters for many years and know the local dive industry intimately. They are dedicated to passing on this expertise to the “next generation” of Indonesian scuba diving professionals.

Within 6 months, each intern will have achieved the PADI Divemaster certification. Then the real work begins in starting to operate as Dive Guides for visiting divers under the supervision of AquaMarine’s senior staff. Through a steady process, they gain experience and hands-on knowledge of their responsibilities which builds a solid foundation for their future professional careers in one of the world’s fastest growing industries.

AquaMarine is committed to, and firmly believes that it is vitally important to provide their interns with top quality guidance, and train them to become well-rounded, safety- and customer-oriented Divemasters, ready to be employed here in Bali or elsewhere in the country.

In 2023, AquaMarine’s 12th year of the programme, two interns, Abi (West Java) and Mardia (East Sulawesi) were accepted onto the Internship which they passed with flying colours. These two young people see a new horizon in their lives as diving professionals who have discovered a passion for introducing divers to Indonesia’s underwater world.

If you know any young Indonesians who would be suitable candidates to join AquaMarine’s award-winning dive team by being part of the ‘2024 11 Month PADI DM Internship for Indonesian Citizens Programme’, please ask them to e-mail HRD-Dive@AquaMarineDiving.com for more information.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2023. Programme runs 08 January – 30 November 2024. Must be able to: Speak English, swim, and be available for interview in Bali.