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Snorkel Guide and Instructor Courses
VIC, NSW, QLD, TAS, SA and WA
Learn with Multi Award-Winning Eco Tourism Operator and Certified Trainer, Marlon Quinn
Become qualified as a snorkel guide professional
Begin your pathway to a professional career as a Snorkel Guide with adventure tourism industry award winner and Instructor Trainer, Marlon Quinn.
Learn the ways that make your snorkel tours gold medal achievers and bring the highest quality skills and knowledge into your new career. Begin on the right flipper and set off on a new lifestyle in marine tourism.
The Snorkel Guide course is the number one choice for teachers, outdoor guides and for those who wish to get going on their outdoor guiding pathway.
Private Courses – Around Australia
The best choice for small group training and intensive courses delivery applies to:
- Schools and school teachers
- Tour operators and tourism providers
- Dive shops and dive charters
- Government authorities – Fisheries, Parks and Maritime
- Outdoor education providers and sports clubs
Please contact me for more information and to book your private course across Australia. I come to you!
SNORKEL GUIDE SUPERVISOR COURSE
SISOSNK002 LEAD SNORKELLING ACTIVITIES
The Snorkel Supervisor and Guide Training Course – SISOSNK002 Lead snorkelling activities – is the qualification required to enable you to conduct occupational snorkel instruction and supervision in a formal setting.
The snorkel guide course covers everything you need to know to get started working as a guide. The course is delivered online with practical training based on the Mornington Peninsula in VIC, but is available in other locations across Australia by arrangement.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Learn to be the best snorkel guide you can be with PADI Freediving and Mermaiding Instructor Trainer, Marlon Quinn.
A snorkelling, skindiving and freediving expert, Marlon created a freediving school and seal and dolphin eco boat tour business from nothing and in just a few years he turned it into a highly accredited and esteemed Victorian RACV tourism award-winning business.
Clients
My Snorkel Guide course clients include leading schools and colleges such as:
- Westbourne Grammar School VIC
- Albert Park College VIC
- Frankston High School VIC
- Corinda State High School QLD
In addition, outdoor education institutions and marine care groups:
- Marine Care Rickett’s Point, Beaumaris VIC
- Bindaree Outdoor Education, Bayswater VIC
- Coastlife Outdoor Education, Merimbula NSW
As well as other eco tour and multi-award winning eco-charter businesses:
- WaterMaarq, Sorrento VIC
- Woebegone Freediving, Jervis Bay NSW
- Wild Adventures Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula VIC
- Polperro Dolphin Swims, Sorrento VIC
The certified Snorkel Guide course is the leading course designed for professionals.
Intensive Guide Course
SNORKEL GUIDE COURSE STRUCTURE
- Extended-day program
- Small groups only (4-8 participants)
- Snorkel Guide Industry level qualification – SISOSNK002
- Professional instruction by qualified Trainer (Cert IV) and Freediving & Snorkelling Instructor Trainer
- Gain exciting new skills and have fun in the process
- Guidance to become a professional snorkel guide
- Techniques to improve your skills and guidance as an industry professional
- 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).
Theory Topics Include:
- Safe snorkelling theory and practical skills
- Professional responsibilities
- Dive leadership
- Incident management
Practical Skills Training:
- Snorkelling skills and equipment handling
- Group control and problem management
- Rescue skills
- Snorkel session planning
- Dive briefings and snorkelling skills development
Successful Completion
For Physical Education and Outdoor Education Teachers, and all other participants, upon successful completion of the training course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for SISOSNK002 Lead snorkelling activities, including any additional units of competency you successfully complete. This results in a nationally recognised training occupational Snorkel Leading qualification.
Already qualified and want to join a refresher? Or keen to take another training session for additional skills development?
Note that if you’re already qualified as a guide and keen to refresh your skills, or have already attended a training session and would like to be re-assessed then please contact me to re-join a course.
What’s Next?
BEGIN YOUR SNORKEL GUIDE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – MAKE A BOOKING ENQUIRY NOW
Begin your Snorkel Guide career:
- Click the Enquiry button to contact me and receive more detailed information on the course details and requirements
- Make sure you include your target or preferred dates to fast-track review of the booking calendar
- After your enquiry is received, you’ll be contacted directly with the latest information and availability
AVAILABLE AUSTRALIA WIDE
I COME TO YOU!
Courses available on the Mornington Peninsula VIC and around Australia on demand. Please contact me to run programs for your school, organisation or operation.
Client Reviews and Feedback
Chilly day but warm spirits! Thanks Marlon, really appreciate your expertise and guidance through the course. – Sept 2022
Thanks again Marlon, everyone got so much out of the course. – Sept 2022
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.
– Feb 2021
A massive thanks for all your advice…[it] made a massive difference. – Sept 2022
Thanks Marlon we sure did prove we were a tough bunch on the day 👏 Thanks for an excellent course and look forward to doing more training. – Sept 2022
Upon successful completion of the training course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for SISOSNK002 Lead snorkelling activities, including any additional units of competency you successfully complete. This results in a nationally recognised training occupational Snorkel Leading qualification.
Learn more about the SISOSNK002 Lead snorkelling activities qualification here.
What does the course cover?
The course and assessment covers topics such as:
- Safe snorkelling theory and practical skills
- Snorkelling skills and equipment handling
- Snorkel excursion leadership, planning, group control and problem management
- Rescue skills
- Personal snorkelling skills improvement
- Demonstations and briefings
What’s included in the price?
The snorkel guide course and assessment is broken into four modules. Delivered in a flexible and adaptive method, you can complete each step as you’re ready to progress (within 6 months of first registration).
- Registration and enrolment
- Snorkel guide course learning materials
- Course completion certificate
The course package does not include meals, equipment or accommodation.
Participants should first register for the course package to enrol and then follow each step in sequence as they are completed. Training sessions can be repeated if necessary, or used as refresher training if you’re a former certified snorkel guide that is returning to work after a long break.
What can I expect on the course?
When you attend a course you can expect to receive world class training, delivered by a proven industry leading and award-winning professional that encourages you to explore your career aspirations with genuine support and real-world experience and understanding.
The course will cover all the units that are assessed – you don’t need to have any prior knowledge.
You’ll have ample opportunity to attempt the tasks you need to, as the learning environment is inclusive, supportive and the atmosphere one where you’ll feel comfortable to get things right, and wrong. Developing the understanding and being able to demonstrate the correct skills in a safe learning environment is the philosophy behind our teaching and your successful future career.
As an example of what to expect in the course sessions, here is a brief outline. However this may change depending on the range of participants, prevailing weather conditions and timing of the course.
- Course registration and pre-learning (1-1.5hrs)
- On-line classroom theory session (1-3hrs)
- Confined water (pool) session (1.5-2hrs)
- Open water (shore dive) session (2hrs)
What do I need to bring?
Pool / Open Water
- Pool: Swimwear and 4-5mm 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.
Fitness and Snorkelling Ability
Our snorkelling guide training and courses are immersive and focussed sessions of snorkelling and learning.
It’s therefore important that you are physically well, have a sufficient level of fitness, and are in good healthy condition to take full advantage of the training and education provided. Performing at your best for the duration of the course means firstly that you’ll be safe, and secondly you’ll make the most of your time and energy invested!
The minimum recommended snorkelling ability to attend the course is beginner to intermediate. However, keep in mind that you don’t have to perform anything that you consider beyond your abilities. You can always return to complete the practical skills sessions another time to demonstrate your abilities after practicing and refining them if you need to.
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).