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The Evolution and Responsible Use of Pointer Sticks in Underwater Guiding

The Evolution and Responsible Use of Pointer Sticks in Underwater Guiding

Pointer sticks, essential tools for dive guides to highlight marine life, have seen misuse as buoyancy aids and noise-makers, which can harm the environment and misrepresent diving skills. Oceans 5 Gili Air advocates for responsible use of pointer sticks solely to enhance underwater experiences, promoting excellent buoyancy and conservation among divers.

Oceans 5 Gili Air and Master Selam

Oceans 5 Gili Air and Master Selam

Oceans 5 Gili Air and Master Selam have collaborated for 15 years, focusing on marine conservation and supporting local talent in Indonesia. Their partnership enhances dive training, supplies quality equipment, and facilitates student-led marine research. Together, they empower aspiring marine scientists, promoting sustainable development and community well-being while safeguarding Indonesia’s marine ecosystems.

PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) di Indonesia di Oceans 5 Gili Air

PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) di Indonesia di Oceans 5 Gili Air

PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) di Indonesia di Oceans 5 Gili Air dengan PADI Course Director Sander Buis

Gili Islands telah lama dianggap sebagai destinasi utama bagi penyelam di Indonesia, menarik perhatian baik penyelam pemula maupun berpengalaman. Di antara pulau-pulau ini, Gili Air menonjol dengan suasana santai, pemandangan bawah laut yang menakjubkan, dan komunitas selam yang hidup. Di jantung kegiatan selam Gili Air adalah Oceans 5 Gili Air, satu-satunya PADI Career Development Centre (CDC) di pulau tersebut. Dipimpin oleh PADI Course Director yang terkenal, Sander Buis, Oceans 5 menawarkan PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) yang komprehensif dan transformatif yang dirancang untuk membekali profesional selam dengan keterampilan, kepercayaan diri, dan kesadaran lingkungan yang diperlukan untuk menjadi Instruktur PADI yang sukses.

Artikel ini mengulas apa yang membuat PADI IDC di Oceans 5 Gili Air bersama Sander Buis begitu unik, struktur programnya, filosofi pengajaran, dan mengapa ini adalah salah satu tempat terbaik di Indonesia untuk mengambil langkah berikutnya dalam karier selam Anda.

Mengapa Memilih Oceans 5 Gili Air untuk IDC Anda?

Status Oceans 5 Gili Air sebagai PADI Career Development Centre merupakan bukti komitmennya terhadap kualitas dan pendidikan selam profesional. Meraih status CDC adalah pengakuan tertinggi yang dapat dicapai oleh pusat selam, mencerminkan tidak hanya standar tinggi dalam pelatihan tetapi juga dedikasi terhadap pengembangan karier dan konservasi laut. Sejak didirikan, Oceans 5 secara konsisten mempertahankan standar ini, dan Course Director Sander Buis adalah bagian penting dari pencapaian ini.

PADI IDC di Gili Air di Oceans 5
PADI IDC di Gili Air di Oceans 5

Berikut adalah alasan utama mengapa calon instruktur selam harus mempertimbangkan Oceans 5 untuk IDC mereka:

  1. PADI Career Development Centre: Oceans 5 Gili Air mendapatkan status CDC pada tahun 2014 berkat komitmennya untuk memberikan tingkat pendidikan selam tertinggi. Penghargaan ini hanya diberikan kepada pusat selam yang tidak hanya memenuhi tetapi juga melampaui persyaratan ketat PADI dalam melatih profesional selam.
  2. Kelas Kecil untuk Perhatian yang Lebih Personal: Oceans 5 membatasi jumlah kandidat IDC hingga enam orang per kursus, memastikan setiap siswa menerima perhatian yang lebih personal dari Sander Buis. Ukuran kelompok kecil ini menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang lebih mendukung dan fokus, memungkinkan para kandidat merasa percaya diri dalam perkembangan mereka.
  3. Lokasi yang Luar Biasa: Suasana santai Gili Air, yang dipadukan dengan kedekatannya dengan beberapa situs penyelaman terbaik di Indonesia, menjadikannya lokasi yang ideal untuk IDC. Para kandidat dapat berlatih di lingkungan tropis yang indah dengan akses mudah ke penyelaman drift kelas dunia, terumbu karang, dan situs penyelaman muck diving.
  4. Fokus Lingkungan: Oceans 5 Gili Air mengintegrasikan pendidikan lingkungan ke dalam setiap aspek programnya. Para kandidat belajar tidak hanya bagaimana mengajar selam, tetapi juga bagaimana menjadi duta konservasi laut. Pusat selam ini secara rutin bermitra dengan LSM dan institusi lokal seperti Universitas Mataram untuk mempromosikan praktik selam yang berkelanjutan dan melakukan penelitian tentang ekosistem di Gili Islands.
  5. Persiapan Komprehensif untuk Instructor Examination (IE): Oceans 5 Gili Air memiliki tingkat keberhasilan yang tinggi dalam Instructor Examination PADI. Berkat teknik pengajaran yang realistis dari kursus ini, para kandidat dipersiapkan dengan baik untuk IE yang diadakan di tempat di Oceans 5 atau di pulau terdekat, Gili Trawangan.
  6. Fasilitas Kelas Dunia: Oceans 5 Gili Air menawarkan para kandidat akses ke fasilitas yang canggih, termasuk ruang kelas yang luas, peralatan baru, dan dua kolam latihan besar. Pusat selam ini juga dilengkapi dengan ruang kompresor dengan sistem membran nitrox, memberikan kesempatan kepada para kandidat untuk berlatih selam nitrox.

Struktur PADI IDC di Oceans 5 Gili Air

IDC di Oceans 5 Gili Air mengikuti struktur fleksibel yang dirancang untuk membangun kepercayaan diri dan keterampilan mengajar para kandidat, sambil berfokus pada kebutuhan individu mereka. Alih-alih mengikuti kurikulum harian yang kaku, Sander Buis menyesuaikan program berdasarkan kekuatan dan kelemahan masing-masing kandidat, memastikan bahwa setiap orang mendapatkan manfaat maksimal dari pelatihan mereka.

Berikut adalah gambaran umum dari program ini:

1. Pre-IDC Workshops

Sebelum IDC resmi dimulai, Oceans 5 menawarkan serangkaian workshop pre-IDC untuk membantu para kandidat mempersiapkan diri. Workshop ini berfokus pada keterampilan penting seperti teori selam, kontrol daya apung, dan keterampilan penyelamatan, memastikan bahwa para kandidat siap menjalani kursus saat kursus dimulai. Sesi pre-IDC ini juga memungkinkan para kandidat untuk mengenal sesama siswa dan instruktur, menciptakan rasa kebersamaan yang akan terbawa hingga IDC selesai.

2. Program IDC Inti

IDC itu sendiri adalah kursus 12 hari yang terbagi menjadi sesi akademik, perairan terbatas, dan pelatihan perairan terbuka. Para kandidat belajar cara mengajar berbagai kursus PADI, dari Open Water Diver hingga Divemaster, menggunakan metodologi pengajaran yang sudah terbukti dari PADI. Program ini dirancang untuk membekali para kandidat dengan keterampilan yang mereka butuhkan untuk memberikan pengajaran selam yang berkualitas tinggi dan berpusat pada siswa di berbagai lingkungan.

Kurikulum inti IDC mencakup topik-topik seperti:

  • Standar dan Prosedur PADI: Memahami dan mematuhi standar PADI sangat penting untuk memastikan keselamatan siswa dan menjaga kualitas pelatihan selam. Para kandidat belajar bagaimana menerapkan standar ini dalam berbagai skenario pengajaran.
  • Presentasi Pengajaran: Para kandidat berlatih memberikan presentasi di ruang kelas, demonstrasi keterampilan di perairan terbatas, dan skenario pengajaran di perairan terbuka. Umpan balik yang konstruktif dari Sander membantu mereka menyempurnakan teknik mengajar mereka.
  • Manajemen Risiko dan Teori Selam: Instruktur harus memiliki pemahaman yang kuat tentang teori selam dan manajemen risiko. IDC mencakup pelatihan mendalam tentang subjek seperti fisika, fisiologi, peralatan, dan kesadaran lingkungan, memastikan bahwa para kandidat siap menjawab pertanyaan siswa dan menangani tantangan yang mungkin muncul.
  • Pengajaran yang Berpusat pada Siswa: Salah satu ciri khas dari sistem PADI adalah fokusnya pada pengajaran yang berpusat pada siswa. Para kandidat belajar bagaimana menyesuaikan pengajaran mereka untuk memenuhi kebutuhan individu siswa, memastikan bahwa setiap orang dapat berkembang sesuai dengan kecepatannya sendiri.

3. Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor Course

Sebagai bagian dari IDC, para kandidat juga menyelesaikan kursus Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor. Pelatihan ini memungkinkan mereka untuk mengajar kursus EFR, yang merupakan prasyarat untuk kursus PADI Rescue Diver. Belajar bagaimana mengajar pertolongan pertama, CPR, dan penggunaan AED adalah keterampilan penting bagi instruktur selam, memastikan bahwa mereka dapat menangani keadaan darurat baik di dalam maupun di luar air.

Sander Buis: Course Director di Balik Kesuksesan

Faktor utama dalam kesuksesan PADI IDC di Oceans 5 Gili Air adalah Course Director Sander Buis. Dengan pengalaman bertahun-tahun di industri selam dan semangat untuk konservasi laut, Sander dikenal dengan gaya pengajarannya yang ramah, pengetahuan mendalam tentang standar PADI, dan komitmen untuk membantu murid-muridnya sukses.

Filosofi mengajar Sander didasarkan pada keyakinan bahwa setiap kandidat dapat menjadi instruktur yang percaya diri dan kompeten dengan dukungan yang tepat. Dia mengambil pendekatan yang dipersonalisasi dalam pelatihan, mengidentifikasi area di mana setiap kandidat dapat berkembang dan memberikan bimbingan yang tepat sasaran. Fokus pada pengajaran individual ini telah memberinya reputasi sebagai salah satu Course Director PADI terbaik di Indonesia.

Selain keahliannya dalam mengajar, Sander sangat berkomitmen terhadap perlindungan lingkungan. Dia berperan aktif dalam inisiatif konservasi Oceans 5 Gili Air, termasuk pembersihan pantai mingguan, proyek restorasi terumbu karang, dan kemitraan dengan Universitas Mataram. Semangatnya untuk konservasi laut menular, dan banyak muridnya kemudian menjadi advokat untuk praktik selam yang berkelanjutan.

Setelah IDC: Suasana Kekeluargaan

Salah satu aspek yang membedakan Oceans 5 Gili Air dari pusat selam lainnya adalah suasana kekeluargaannya. Para kandidat tidak hanya dianggap sebagai siswa; mereka diterima sebagai bagian dari komunitas Oceans 5. Rasa kebersamaan ini meluas hingga setelah IDC selesai, dengan banyak lulusan yang kembali ke Oceans 5 untuk melanjutkan pengembangan profesional mereka, membantu di kursus, atau berpartisipasi dalam inisiatif konservasi.

Ukuran kelompok kecil selama IDC memungkinkan ikatan yang kuat di antara para kandidat, menciptakan lingkungan yang mendukung di mana setiap orang dapat berkembang. Suasana kekeluargaan ini, ditambah dengan keahlian profesional para instruktur, menjadikan Oceans 5 Gili Air tempat yang benar-benar istimewa untuk menyelesaikan PADI IDC Anda.

Langkah Berikutnya: Instructor Specialty Training

Setelah menyelesaikan IDC dan lulus dari Instructor Examination PADI, banyak instruktur baru memilih untuk melanjutkan pendidikan mereka dengan mengambil kursus Instructor Specialty. Kursus ini memungkinkan instruktur untuk memperluas repertoar pengajaran mereka dan menawarkan kursus PADI spesialis seperti Wreck Diver, Deep Diver, atau Shark Conservation.

Sander Buis menawarkan berbagai kursus Instructor Specialty di Oceans 5 Gili Air, memberikan kesempatan kepada instruktur baru untuk mengembangkan keterampilan mereka dan memasarkan diri mereka kepada calon pemberi kerja. Kombinasi pelatihan IDC dan pengajaran spesialis membuat Oceans 5 menjadi tempat yang ideal bagi profesional selam yang ingin membangun karier yang sukses di industri selam.

Kesimpulan: Pengalaman yang Transformatif

PADI IDC di Oceans 5 Gili Air bersama Course Director Sander Buis lebih dari sekadar kursus sertifikasi—ini adalah pengalaman transformatif yang membekali profesional selam dengan keterampilan, kepercayaan diri, dan kesadaran lingkungan yang dibutuhkan untuk sukses di industri selam. Dengan ukuran kelas yang kecil, pengajaran yang dipersonalisasi, dan fokus pada konservasi laut, Oceans 5 Gili Air menawarkan pengalaman IDC yang unik dan memuaskan di salah satu destinasi penyelaman terindah di Indonesia.

Apakah Anda ingin memulai perjalanan Anda sebagai Instruktur PADI atau memperluas keterampilan yang ada, Oceans 5 Gili Air menyediakan lingkungan yang sempurna untuk mengambil langkah berikutnya dalam karier selam Anda.

Upcoming PADI Instructor Development Courses at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Upcoming PADI Instructor Development Courses at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Oceans 5 Gili Air is offering PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) with limited spots for personalized training. The November IDC is fully booked, and January/February spaces are filling quickly. With a maximum of six candidates, the center prioritizes quality instruction in a supportive, family-like environment, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for their diving careers.

The Cat Clinic on Gili Air

The Cat Clinic on Gili Air

In October, LUNI Lombok organized a successful cat clinic on Gili Air, providing medical care to nearly 300 cats. This initiative, backed by local businesses and Oceans 5, reflects community commitment to animal welfare. Future clinics are planned to manage and maintain the cat population and improve overall animal health across the Gili Islands.

Rama: Gili Air’s Local Hero Turning Trash into Treasure

Rama: Gili Air’s Local Hero Turning Trash into Treasure

Gili Air, a little paradise

Gili Air, known for its pristine beaches and vibrant underwater life, has always been a paradise for divers and nature lovers. Yet, like many beautiful places, it faces the growing challenge of pollution, particularly plastic waste. Amid this problem, a young local hero named Rama has emerged, leading a grassroots movement to tackle trash in his community while creating a sustainable business.

At just 23 years old, Rama’s story is one of inspiration, resourcefulness, and the power of local action in the fight against environmental degradation. Starting with a simple desire to help his island, he has grown into a key figure in the community, showing that individual initiative can lead to impactful change.

The Beginning: From Beach Cleanup Volunteer to Entrepreneur

Rama’s journey started at Oceans 5 Gili Air, a well-known dive center and conservation hub on the island. Oceans 5 organizes weekly beach cleanups, an initiative that aims to reduce the pollution washing up on the island’s shores. Like many concerned locals, Rama joined the beach cleanup efforts to do his part in keeping his home island clean.

Beach Clean Up Gili Air
Beach Clean Up Gili Air

As Rama participated in these weekly cleanups, he became more aware of the types of waste that were collected. Plastic bottles and metal cans were a common sight, not only on the beaches but also scattered throughout the village. While many volunteers focused on clearing the beaches, Rama saw an opportunity beyond just picking up trash. He realized that these materials had potential value and could be recycled if properly managed.

Starting His Own Business: Waste Collection and Recycling

Driven by this realization, Rama decided to take matters into his own hands. He started by separating plastic bottles and metal cans from the general rubbish collected by the beach cleanup volunteers. What began as a small effort quickly expanded as Rama discovered that the problem was much larger than just the beaches. Gili Air’s village, home to residents, businesses, and tourists alike, was also inundated with plastic and metal waste.

Recognizing an opportunity to turn this environmental challenge into a business, Rama began dedicating his afternoons to collecting bottles and cans, not just from the beaches but also from the village. Every day at 1:00 PM, he sets out to gather waste, spending 4-5 hours meticulously collecting bottles and cans from various locations. By the end of his day, he often has rice bags filled with recyclables, ready to be transported to the mainland for processing.

Partnering with Local Businesses: A Community Effort

Rama’s initiative didn’t stop at just collecting waste from public spaces. Understanding that local businesses also contribute to the island’s waste, he started making deals with restaurants and bars around Gili Air. He established regular pickup schedules, offering to collect their plastic bottles and metal cans. This partnership not only helps the businesses manage their waste but also ensures that more recyclables are diverted from landfills or the ocean.

His hard work and consistency have earned him the respect and support of the community. Restaurants and bars are eager to collaborate with Rama, knowing that their waste is being responsibly handled. This collaboration has become a win-win for both parties: the businesses reduce their environmental footprint, and Rama gains a steady source of materials for his recycling efforts.

Taking Recycling to Lombok: The Next Step in Sustainable Business

Once a week, Rama’s rice bags full of plastic bottles and metal cans are transported to Lombok, the main island, where they can be properly recycled. Gili Air, like many small islands, lacks the infrastructure to process recyclables, so sending them to Lombok is the best option. By facilitating this transportation, Rama ensures that the waste collected on Gili Air doesn’t simply end up in a landfill or, worse, back in the ocean.

This effort is no small feat. Transporting recyclables to Lombok requires time, coordination, and resources. However, Rama’s determination to see the waste repurposed and recycled motivates him to keep pushing forward, despite the challenges.

A Role Model for Young Entrepreneurs

Rama’s initiative is an inspiring example of how a young person can start a business with minimal resources and a strong vision. What began as a simple act of volunteering has grown into a full-fledged waste collection and recycling operation, benefiting both the environment and the local economy.

Rama’s business is still in its early stages, but his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to improving his community are clear. He not only addresses the immediate problem of waste management but also demonstrates the potential for local solutions to global issues like plastic pollution.

The Future: Expanding the Impact

Looking ahead, Rama hopes to expand his waste collection network further across the island and even inspire others to follow in his footsteps. He envisions a cleaner Gili Air, where plastic bottles and metal cans are routinely collected and sent for recycling, significantly reducing the island’s overall waste.

There is also potential for his business to grow beyond just recycling. As more people become aware of the environmental issues facing Gili Air, Rama could expand into other areas of waste management, perhaps even creating educational programs for locals and tourists about the importance of reducing plastic use and recycling.

Conclusion: A Local Hero Making a Global Impact

Rama’s story is a testament to the power of individual action. His efforts on Gili Air show that even in a small community, one person can make a significant difference. By turning waste collection into a business, Rama has not only helped clean up his island but also created a sustainable model that benefits both the environment and the local economy.

At just 23 years old, Rama is a true local hero, proving that with determination and creativity, anyone can be a force for positive change. His journey is far from over, and as his business grows, so too will his impact on Gili Air and beyond.

The Internship to Become a PADI Divemaster and Instructor at Oceans 5 Gili Air

The Internship to Become a PADI Divemaster and Instructor at Oceans 5 Gili Air

For many divers, the dream of becoming a PADI Instructor represents the ultimate achievement in their scuba diving journey. However, not all dive centers offer the seamless transition from Divemaster to Instructor. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, we provide a unique internship to fulfill this 

Oceans 5 Gili Air Partners with University of Mataram for Expanded Marine Surveys

Oceans 5 Gili Air Partners with University of Mataram for Expanded Marine Surveys

Oceans 5 Gili Partners with University of Mataram We are thrilled to announce a new and exciting partnership between Oceans 5 Gili Air and the University of Mataram, set to make waves in the field of marine conservation! This partnership aims to deepen the understanding 

Specialties Instructor Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Specialties Instructor Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air

Specialties Instructor Course at Oceans 5 Gili Air: Elevate Your Diving Career

Becoming a PADI Instructor is a significant achievement, but to truly stand out in the diving industry, adding specialty instructor certifications to your resume is key. At Oceans 5 Gili Air, the PADI Specialties Instructor Course offers a comprehensive way to enhance your teaching portfolio, providing you with the skills and knowledge to teach a range of specialized diving courses. Whether you’re passionate about marine conservation, technical diving, or simply want to offer your students a broader range of experiences, this course is designed to take your instructing abilities to the next level.

A Diverse Range of Specialties

Oceans 5 Gili Air’s PADI Course Director offers a wide array of specialty instructor certifications, including but not limited to:

  • Search and Recovery
  • Adaptive Techniques
  • Delayed Surface Marker Buoy
  • Self-Reliant Diver
  • Sea Turtle Awareness
  • Wreck Diving
  • Underwater Naturalist
  • Night Diving
  • Drift Diving
  • Digital Underwater Photography
  • Shark Conservation
  • Dive Against Debris
  • Deep Diving
  • Fish Identification
  • Underwater Navigation
  • Sidemount Diving
  • Enriched Air (Nitrox)
  • Emergency Oxygen Provider

These specialties not only allow you to broaden your teaching horizons but also enable you to meet the diverse interests and needs of your students. Whether it’s guiding them through the intricacies of deep diving or teaching them how to safely navigate currents during a drift dive, these certifications equip you with the tools to deliver high-quality, specialized instruction.

Specialty Instructor Training: What to Expect

After each Instructor Development Course (IDC) at Oceans 5 Gili Air, there is a dedicated week of Instructor Specialty Training. This intensive week is designed to provide newly certified instructors, as well as seasoned professionals looking to expand their skill set, with the in-depth knowledge and practical experience required to teach these specialties.

Instructor Specialty Course Gili Islands
Instructor Specialty Course

During this week, the Course Director will guide you through the PADI instructor manual for each specialty, ensuring you understand the specific standards, skills, and requirements needed to teach each course effectively. This theoretical knowledge is then paired with practical training, where you’ll perform the required ocean dives associated with each specialty.

Tailored Training for Each Specialty

Each diving specialty has its own unique requirements and challenges, and the training provided at Oceans 5 Gili Air is tailored to meet these needs. For instance:

  • Search and Recovery: You’ll learn how to teach students to locate and recover lost objects using various search patterns, and how to safely lift them using lifting devices.
  • Adaptive Techniques: This specialty will prepare you to work with divers of all abilities, providing the skills needed to adapt your teaching methods to meet the needs of each student.
  • Self-Reliant Diver: This course is essential for instructors who want to teach experienced divers how to develop self-sufficiency and independence underwater.
  • Sea Turtle Awareness: A perfect specialty for those passionate about marine conservation, this course teaches instructors how to educate students on the importance of sea turtle conservation and how to identify different species.

Equipment and Specialty Limitations

While Oceans 5 Gili Air offers a broad range of specialties, it’s important to note that currently, the dive center does not have the required equipment for teaching the Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) and Dry Suit specialties. However, for all other specialties, the center is fully equipped to provide comprehensive training.

Why Specialties Matter

Adding specialty instructor certifications to your qualifications not only enhances your appeal to potential employers but also allows you to offer a wider range of courses to your students. This versatility can be a significant advantage, especially in competitive diving markets. Moreover, specialties like Shark Conservation and Dive Against Debris align with Oceans 5 Gili Air’s commitment to marine conservation, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to environmental protection efforts while teaching.

A Path to Professional Growth

The specialties instructor course at Oceans 5 Gili Air is more than just an opportunity to add certifications to your resume—it’s a chance to grow as a diving professional. The hands-on training, combined with the extensive experience and knowledge of the Course Director, ensures that you’re not just meeting the minimum standards but exceeding them.

By the end of the week, you’ll have a deeper understanding of each specialty and the confidence to teach them effectively. Whether you’re looking to specialize in technical diving, marine conservation, or simply want to offer a broader range of courses, the specialties instructor course at Oceans 5 Gili Air provides the perfect platform to advance your diving career.

Conclusion

Investing in specialty instructor training at Oceans 5 Gili Air is a strategic move for any PADI Instructor looking to elevate their career. With a wide range of specialties available, experienced instruction, and a focus on both theoretical and practical training, this course is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to teach specialized diving courses that will make a lasting impact on your students.

Celebrating New PADI Instructors on Gili Air in Indonesia

Celebrating New PADI Instructors on Gili Air in Indonesia

Kristi, Katy, Ditte, and Brett celebrated their certification as PADI Instructors after a 20-day intensive training at Oceans 5 Gili Air. Guided by experienced instructors, they developed teaching skills and resilience amid challenges. Alongside them, Flo achieved her PADI IDC Staff Instructor status, emphasizing commitment to the dive community and future mentoring.