Scuba Diving Work Experience on a Paradise Island!

Just off the coast of northern Borneo lies the tiny island of Pulau Tiga, one of three islands that make up the Pulau Tiga National Park in the South China Sea. Originally formed after a volcanic eruption, Pulau Tiga is a haven for wildlife and ringed by a 7km shallow, healthy coral reef with crystal clear water.

You'll have the opportunity to take the following courses during your project (depending on previous experiences and length of project):

• Open Water Course and Advanced Open Water Course,
• Emergency First Aid Response Course,
• Rescue Diver Course,
• Dive Master Course (optional and subject to certain criteria)

Once qualified, you will practise your diving in Malaysia's tropical waters!

Your daily tasks could vary but the main objectives of this placement are for you to:

• Gain experience of running a water sports centre and, if you are able to stay for a period of three months, have the opportunity to do a total of 60 dives as a prerequisite to the Dive Master Course (you'll need to start the programme with a PADI open water qualification to be considered for this course).
• Assist the Dive Master in the daily running of the centre. Responsibilities include: taking care of the dive centre, guiding and assisting new learners, handling customers enquiries, customer service and reporting to the Dive Instructor
• Develop your diving skills by taking several courses – i.e. PADI Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Emergency First Aid Response, Rescue Diver etc.

During the first week of your placement you will have most of the afternoons off. This is to enable you to acclimatise to the tropical weather and to be familiar with the surrounding environment – i.e. the resort and its facilities. During the rest of the placement you will be required to work 6 days per week. Your day off will not usually be over the weekend as this is when the dive centre is at its busiest. If there are several volunteers doing this placement at the same time then you may be able to arrange some of your days off together.

Prices start from £2,075 / US$3,115 for 8 weeks (courses extra), ranging to £2,675 / US$4,015 for 12 weeks. This will include:

• Accommodation
• Food
• Meeting you at the Airport
• Transfer to your accommodation
• Transport to and from your project
• Full pre-departure support
• Local in-country team support and backup
• 24-hr emergency support

No qualifications needed, just a big dose of enthusiasm!

While on your project, you'll stay in a Malaysian longhouse, where you'll get to experience a taste of living in a traditional style. The Longhouse is traditional in style only - it is a modern facility with a lovely wooden verandah giving beautiful views and is nestled under trees. The facilities are comfortable, clean and very tropical. You will share your accommodation with other Travellers volunteers with a maximum of three volunteers per room.

Talk to us - We're there to help you. Most of our team are ex Travellers volunteers and are ideally qualified to offer advice and guidance because they know what you're looking for. They'll help you find your perfect project - and then make it all happen!

If you’d like to apply for this project. Visit our website and complete the application form. As soon as we receive it, we’ll liaise with you and then start making your travel adventure happen.

It’s as easy as that.