The Initiator

Introduction to Teaching

7 days

You’re an experienced diver and you’d like to share your passion with others?  You don’t want to have to dedicate too much time?  This course is for you!

With the Initiator become a manager and a teacher in the French school of diving.

The only question is: how far will you go?

In 2024, Aqualonde is proposing two intensive courses.  The first is from the 14th to the 19th of April with the exam on April 20th.  The second is 13th to 18th October with an exam on October 19th.

  • To want to do it.
  • 18 years old minimum.
  • Niveau 2 or equivalent.
  • Valid FFESSM license.
  • Medical certificate.
  • Autonomous experience (12 dives).

The Initiator will teach you how to teach and anticipate incidents that can happen whilst diving.  You’ll learn teaching basics, how to conceive and deliver a lesson.  A passionate programme!

  • Teach from 0 to 6 metres (4 students max.)
  • Be Diving Director at a swimming pool.
  • Validate competences for Niveau 1
  • Lightens the MF1 curriculum.
  • Lightens the curriculum for professional qualifications.
  • When combined with Niveau 4/Dive guide gives access to teaching up to 20 metres.

Book your course by choosing the date of the first day.  It is possible to do just the course or exam, please contact us for more information.

 

  • Complete intensive course: 14 – 19 April, Exam 20 April
  • Complete intensive course: 13 – 18 October, Exam 19 October

7 days : 2 days of initial training, 4 days “on the job”, 1 day exam

People with a handicap can apply under the condition that the handicap does not interfere with practice or the act of teaching (safety of students) and after a medical certificate.

The tests are regularly updated, so we suggest you check the FFESSM website via the MFT (Manual of Technical Training), that is the reference here.

At the moment the tests are as follows:

  • Legal test.
  • Practical teaching.
  • Organisation whilst teaching.

€850

  • No lifting, your gear is systematically transported with our chariots between the centre and the 10 metres distance towards the boat.
  • Hot showers in the changing rooms of our dive centre.
  • Access to the most beautiful and prestigious dive sites of the Mediterranean. The “Grec”, “Donator”, “Hellcat”, “Ville de Grasse”: the only paddle steamer wreck still intact or even a submarine decorated with “The order of freedom”.  Not forgetting the pinnacles or the famous “Gabinière drop off”, one the richest marine life sites in the heart of the “Port Cros” national park.  There is something for all tastes, enormous schools of barracuda, from turtles to sunfish via monkfish and groupers and red gorgonians!
  • The closest dive centre to the Golden Islands from the mainland.
  • Many hotels and restaurants nearby, for all budgets. La Londe Les Maures is at the heart of the Côte d’Azur, between Hyères and St Tropez, in one of the most preserved areas due to the “Port Cros” National Park and the summer residence of the President of the Republic: “Fort Bregançon”.  We’re located on the port, with a big car park, a departure point for the ferries to the Golden Islands and all public transport connections.  There are many other activities available for all of the family while you’re making bubbles!  Find our recommendations here.
  • Did you like the equipment you used? We offer it for sale at competitive prices.
  • Personalised training in a small group.
  • Course conducted by high level professionals who are DE or DESJEPS and Regional Instructors.
  • Initial training.
  • “On the job” training.
  • Theory lessons.
  • A good atmosphere!
  • Accommodation and meals.
  • Sun cream and shower gel.
  • Costs of FFESSM license.
  • Equipment hire (discount of 50% for clients doing a course).
  • Possibility to pass the Nitrox course (10% discount)
  • License FFESSM 

In 2024, all initiator trainees pass their exam.  100% success rate, your turn in 2025 😉