Dive Guide

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Overview

  • Duration:1 day 0 nights
  • Travelers:1 - 4 guests
  • Tour Type:ISC Course, Professional Courses
  • Language:English


▤Course Details


👥Minimum age18+

🌊ISC reference depthWithin diver’s current certified depth rating (30m max)



📖Theory (not full duration)5 hours

🤿Water training / divesConfined-water training and open-water dives required





≡Training Flow

1Confirm your Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Deep 30 and First Aid & CPR qualifications and medical requirements.

2Complete the ISC reference theory component of 5 hours, covering the course's recreational guiding purpose, safety protocols and responsibilities associated with leading certified divers.

3Participate in supervised confined-water training and practical assessments as directed by your ISC instructor.

4Complete the required open-water dive training and demonstrate the ability to guide certified divers safely within recreational limits and applicable certification depth ratings..

5Final scheduling and in-water performance requirements are confirmed by the instructor.



✓Eligibility & Outcome

✓PrerequisitesOpen Water Diver (ISO 24801-2), Rescue Diver, First Aid & CPR certification covering adults and infants completed within the previous 24 months, and a 30 m / 100 ft Deep certification.

✓Intended certificate/recordISC Dive Guide




Step beyond recreational diving and develop the skills needed to guide other certified divers underwater. The ISC Dive Guide course provides a structured introduction to recreational dive leadership, focusing on safe guiding practices, dive supervision and responsible decision-making.


At Wet Spot Scuba in Dauin, Negros Oriental, the programme offers an opportunity to develop practical guiding abilities in a region known for its diverse marine environments, vibrant coral reefs and fascinating muck-diving locations.


Participants learn to approach guided dives with greater awareness of recreational diving limits, safety protocols and the responsibilities involved in leading certified divers. Training combines academic instruction with confined-water and open-water experience to support the development of reliable underwater leadership skills.


Whether you want to become more involved in the diving community, gain experience assisting with guided recreational dives or prepare for further professional-level development, ISC Dive Guide provides a foundation for progressing beyond recreational diving.


Successful participants earn the ISC Dive Guide certification. This qualification is designed for guiding certified divers and should not be represented as equivalent to Divemaster certification or as authorization to teach scuba courses independently.


Take your diving experience to the next level with the ISC Dive Guide course at Wet Spot Scuba in Dauin, Negros Oriental. Designed for qualified recreational divers who want to develop underwater leadership skills, this program focuses on safely guiding certified divers, following recreational diving limits and applying established safety protocols. Build confidence in dive supervision and practical leadership while exploring the underwater environments of Dauin.



Start Your Dive Leadership Journey with Wet Spot Scuba


Ready to take the next step beyond recreational scuba diving? Enquire about the ISC Dive Guide course in Dauin, Negros Oriental.


Share your existing certifications, logged diving experience and preferred training dates. Our team will help you review eligibility, confirm course availability, explain practical training requirements and provide a personalized quotation before enrolment.

Highlights

  • Develop the skills to safely lead certified recreational divers on guided open-water dives.
  • Strengthen dive planning, underwater awareness and safety-focused decision-making.
  • Practise guiding responsibilities through confined-water training and open-water dives

Includes/Excludes

  • ISC Certified Dive Instructor
  • pool fee (when needed)
  • sanctuary fees
  • equipment
  • dive compass
  • lunch & drink
  • transportation (to shore dive sites)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ISC Dive Guide course?

The ISC Dive Guide course trains qualified divers who do not hold Divemaster certification to safely lead certified recreational divers on open-water dives while following appropriate recreational limits and safety protocols.

Can I take the ISC Dive Guide course in Dauin?

Wet Spot Scuba is based in Dauin, Negros Oriental. Course will have practical training arrangements and theory in Dauin.

What is the minimum age for ISC Dive Guide?

The minimum age is 18 years. Candidates must also satisfy the required diving certifications, recent First Aid & CPR training and applicable medical requirements.

What certifications do I need before enrolling?

Candidates must hold Open Water Diver (ISO 24801-2), Rescue Diver and a 30 m / 100 ft Deep certification. First Aid & CPR certification covering adults and infants must have been completed within the previous 24 months.

How long does the ISC Dive Guide course take?

ISC specifies 5 hours of theory, but this does not represent the full course duration. Confined-water training, open-water dives, assessments and local conditions determine the final schedule.

Can I work as a professional dive guide after completing this course?

The course develops skills for safely guiding certified divers. Employment or commercial guiding may require additional credentials, insurance, medical clearance, local permits or other operator-specific requirements. Dive Guide certification should not be presented as automatically equivalent to Divemaster certification.

Is ISC Dive Guide internationally recognized?

ISC states that its certifications are supported by ISO accreditation and independent auditing through the European Underwater Federation. Acceptance for particular employment or professional roles remains subject to local regulations and dive operator requirements.
HAVE QUESTIONS?

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Ask Wet Spot about Try Scuba Diving: share your experience, preferred dates and certification history. We will confirm eligibility, training scope, available equipment and a quotation before enrolment.

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