BECOME A SNORKEL GUIDE
VET Sector Certified PADI Snorkel Guide Leader qualification for Australian teachers, tour guides and outdoor educators delivered by an award-winning tourism professional
SNORKELLING ACTIVITY STANDARDS AND COMPLIANCE
Choose the most professional snorkel guide certification for your Australian school, tourism business, or outdoor education organisation.
For guides, leaders, teachers or snorkelling supervisors
The best industry recognised VET certification
Designed specifically for schools, tour operators, and outdoor education
Delivered by a multi award-winning seal and dolphin eco tourism operator
A professional qualified Trainer Assessor and Instructor Trainer that comes to you!
No ongoing certification fees (nationally recognised RTO level training)
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Learn the best of snorkel guiding with an award-winning 10-year marine eco tourism operator and PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer.
Adopt practices that help you manage risk, improve your own state of calm, and develop techniques to maintain the well-being of others during snorkelling activities.
For career snorkel guides and teaching professionals, this is the course to take.
I’m Marlon, a PADI Freediver Instructor Trainer, qualified Trainer Assessor, award-winning Tourism Operator and I deliver PADI RTO Snorkel Guide courses across VIC, SA, NSW, TAS, WA and QLD to build the snorkelling skills and core foundations required to lead as confident and professional snorkel guides.
Don't just get certified, get Qualified!
On this Snorkel Guide Supervisor course you will be enrolled in a VET level qualification.
Successful completion results in the award of SISOSNK002 Lead snorkelling activities Statement of Attainment that can contribute to a TAFE certificate in Outdoor Leadership.
There are no ongoing annual renewal fees or membership payments associated with this certification.
Training is delivered by PADI Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (RTO #6729).
Prerequisites:
A candidate must be at least 18 years old and have completed First Aid training within 24 months.
Mornington Peninsula Course Bookings
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
SNORKEL GUIDE
Industry standard qualification for teachers, guides and educators that lead snorkelling activities and snorkel excursions.
Snorkel Guide candidates gain exciting new skills and have fun in the process developing the techniques of a professional snorkel guide.
Through the training students learn about their role and responsibilities, how to organise snorkel excursions, emergency care and safety considerations, and how to emphasise the need for snorkelers to care for the aquatic environment.
Water skills, stamina, snorkel/skin diving skills and rescue abilities are developed and evaluated. Role-playing workshops involving briefings and simulated tour guiding ensure a thorough opportunity to develop the confidence for real-world guiding.
THIS IS WHAT IS INCLUDED
PRIVATE COURSES SIZES 1-8x
Courses are only available privately, either 1:1 or in your private group. For your best training outcome, all courses are personalised to your needs. Check availability or request your own.
SNORKELLING SKILLS PRACTICE
Practical training sessions in confined and open water to develop and evaluate snorkel / skindiving skills and rescue abilities
STUDENT SNORKEL GUIDE COURSE NOTES
Learning materials candidates use during and keep for after the course
ROLE PLAY & WORKSHOPS
Plenty of opportunity to practice giving guide briefings, introduce equipment and simulate group leading
BREATHWORK FOR CALM
Unique to the training, breathwork techniques are introduced to help reduce stress and increase comfort for improved group management. A game changer!
CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS
Professionally delivered interactive classroom style workshops about roles and responsibilities, how to plan snorkel excursions, emergency care and safety considerations.
NATIONALLY RECOGNISED TRAINING
Successful completion results in the issue of Statement of Attainment for VET unit SISOSNK002 Lead snorkelling activities, and additionally, in many cases SISOSNK001 Snorkelling.
AUSTRALIA-WIDE COURSES
Group courses are available swiftly in VIC, SA, NSW, QLD, TAS & WA, on site at or near your location accessing local pool and open water snorkel sites as deemed suitable
MY CLIENTS INCLUDE:
CLIENT
REVIEWS
Clients are delighted not only by the professionalism of the course delivery, but also by how broadly and extensively they develop over the duration of the programme
Thanks
Marlon Quinn was an exceptional trainer who was deeply knowledgeable and enthusiastic
Everybody had a really great time and got so much out of the course, we feel really well set up to run these sessions for the students safely and make it a fun/engaging time! The way you catered to our specific experiences was awesome.
Thanks again Marlon, everyone got so much out of the course.
Fees and Charges
Get the best training and right qualification for your team members at your location on your schedule. Gain comprehensive skills and expert insights with an RTO delivered VET qualification course.
Meet the activity standards and compliance regulations to protect continuity of your service delivery.
OPEN COURSE
Theory + Pool + Open Water, From $449pp*
Open courses are available to everyone keen to develop as a Snorkel Guide. If you're starting out as a guide, or you're already working for schools, tour operators and outdoor education providers, then this is a great alternative to a full private course.
Fees: Self-Funded vs Organisation Sponsored
When an organisation sponsors your place, there's more involved than the courses themselves, including scoping and formal engagement processes, thus the fees are slightly higher than self-funded.
Extended day programme
Classroom, pool & open water
Private course with a mixed group
Minimum 4x participants
Bring your own wetsuit & snorkel gear
Industry recognised VET snorkelling qualification delivered under PADI RTO #6729
NO ANNUAL RENEWAL FEES!
Mornington Peninsula VIC
PRIVATE GROUPS
Theory + Pool + Open Water, From $1890*
A private group course ensures the best of PADI RTO Snorkel Supervisor Guide training qualifications for your staff. Book your own private group for three to eight people. Ideal for learning professional snorkel guiding skills and techniques in a structured and enjoyable way with just your own crew. *Final fees will depend on location and number of participants.
Extended day programme
Classroom, pool & open water
Private group course
Minimum 3x participants
Bring your own wetsuit & snorkel gear
Australian Industry recognised VET snorkelling qualifications
NO ANNUAL FEES!
VIC, NSW, SA, TAS, QLD, WA
HOW TO BOOK
Booking Process & Payment Terms
The booking process is designed to align with corporate and government procurement workflows:
- Initial enquiry via email and brief discussion
- Optional online meeting for clarification
- Written quotation provided with travel estimates and clear inclusions / exclusions
- Date retainer payment to secure availability
- Payment via EFT, credit card, PayPal, or approved PO terms for government
The standard commercial terms align with most organisations.
Request a private course in a location that suits your needs. Courses are available swiftly across VIC, SA, NSW, QLD, TAS & WA on site at or near your location accessing local pool and open water snorkel sites as deemed suitable.
Enquire now to discuss your requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS?
Why should I choose this course?
You might find courses at a lower price, or shorter courses, or easier courses, but this is a high value course delivered by someone who has won three awards as an adventure tour operator for snorkelling excursions with seals and dolphins.
You will be learning from an instructor with 10 years experience in teaching snorkelling, freediving and breathwork who can share the tips, tricks and secrets that only come from doing the job itself, as a snorkel guide.
If you're serious about learning high quality snorkelling skills, and keeping your snorkelling guests safe whilst also creating a fun environment for you and them to enjoy, to act a professional snorkel guide, then choose this course.
If you're looking to tick the box and just get the certification because you have to, then this is probably not the course for you.
How long is the course?
Depending on the group size and candidates experience, it's possible to complete the training in one day.
The course includes at least:
2x classroom sessions
1x pool training session (confined water)
1x open water training session
1 x exam
Are there any prerequisites to attend?
Prerequisites
In order to attend and complete the SISOSNK002 Lead snorkelling activities course, all prerequisites must be completed in accordance with the ASQA Nationally Recognised training course associated with that level.
The items are:
Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold SISOSNK001 Snorkel Statement of Attainment, or a certification of PADI Freediver, PADI Skindiver, OR, qualifying certification and/or experience in snorkelling skills (NB: SISOSNK001 Snorkel is provided as part of this Snorkel Guide training course)
Have completed a First Aid course (eg EFR Primary and Secondary Care) training course within 24 months, or hold a Statement of Attainment in HLTAID011 Provide First Aid within 24 months. If the qualification is over 12 months old, a current HLTAID009 Provide CPR is also required.
Please make contact if you are unsure about the prerequisites or if you have concerns about the items required for this programme.
What gear and equipment is needed for the course?
Course Enrolment/Attendance
Proof of Identification / ID: eg Drivers Licence, Passport
Unique Student Identifier (USI): To register on the RTO course and receive your Statement of Attainment
First Aid certification evidence (digital/electronic)
Pool / Open Water
Pool: Swimwear and 3-5mm wetsuit, towel, mask, snorkel, fins, weightbelt
Open Water: Swimwear and 5mm wetsuit, towel, mask, snorkel, fins, weightbelt, sun protection
*We recommend thicker 5mm wetsuits for the in-water training. As we spend extended time in the water, you may get cold more quickly than you’re used to.
How long until certificates are received?
Upon completion of the course, and as long as all the requirements of the course have been completed successfully and to standard (including evidence of your First Aid qualifications/certificate, skills competency, in water tests, passed the exam/test, USI number provided) then your certificate can be released within 7 days in most circumstances.
Special requests can be made to fast-track release in 24-48 hours (additional fees may apply).
Does cancellation and refund policy apply?
CANCELLATION POLICY
These policies are in place to ensure you, our customer, receive the highest level of service and quality instruction. As class sizes are limited, all cancellation / rescheduling deadlines will be strictly adhered to. All cancellations must be received via letter or email.
Verbal cancellations are not accepted. Cancelling a course close to commencement date affects everybody on the course. Cancelling or changing a course should be considered a last resort.
Payments
All customers are requested to confirm booking payments in full in advance of the event date. Full payment for courses ensures participant registration on the course selected. Participation may be denied to any Participant that has not completed full payment before the scheduled event and any refunds will be considered under the Cancellations Policy.
· All fees are non-refundable. Refunds are only available if a cancellation is actioned by The Provider due to unplanned or unforeseen circumstances. These programs are highly time intensive for our team and provide for very limited places. Once you have made a payment and it has been received you cannot ask for your money back under any circumstances. It is for this reason you are highly recommended to purchase appropriate travel insurance to cover you in case of an unforeseen need to cancel.
Cancellations
A company or individual may cancel a booking or by submitting a WRITTEN NOTICE via e-mail or letter.
Request for Amendments
· If you would like to request a change of date or suspend your booking, you may request to do so within 1 month but more than 7 days before the scheduled starting date of the booking. You may suspend your booking for up to 12 months, after which it is forfeited. A $100 re-booking fee will apply.
· If you would like to request a change of date within 7 days before the scheduled starting date of the booking, a 100% cancellation fee will apply to any company or individual. A cancellation fee will be based on the full cost of the booking at time of purchase
No Shows
If a company or individual does not attend a booking and does not provide notice, the company or individual will incur a 100% “no-show” fee.
Course Late Arrivals
In the event of late attendance, bookings will begin at the scheduled time. Under no circumstances does an experience wait for a late Participant. Late Participants may not be allowed onto the booking or may miss it entirely.
All refunds and cancellation fees will be administered at the sole discretion of The Provider management.
Your understanding is appreciated as it is intended to bring you the highest level of service available.
Should you have any queries or concerns prior to booking, please make contact using the details provided.
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OPEN COURSE
From $449pp*
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PRIVATE GROUP COURSE
From $1890*
Organise your own private group Snorkel Guide swiftly and easily for your colleagues. It’s simple to get started right away and book a course for your team across Australia.
No need to worry about dates that don’t suit or worrying about if the course will ever be available near you.
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I have direct experience teaching tour operator staff and guides, outdoor education and marine science faculty members, and specialist outdoor activity providers.
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INDUSTRY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
The provision of this nationally recognised and accredited training course is in partnership with and under the auspices of PADI Asia Pacific as the RTO (RTO ID#6729).
YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR, MARLON QUINN
