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New PADI Instructors at Instructors Exam in Sharm - Gareth and Anders have a lot to smile about as they earn their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications. Congratulations guys. |
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New Emergency First Response Instructors- Gareth gets to grips with the AED during the Emergency First Response Instructor training during the PADI IDC at Emperor Divers as Anders and Steve look on. |
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Specialty Instructor Training at Emperor Divers - Anders and Gareth enjoy their PADI Specialty Instructor training in the Red Sea, out on the Emperor Divers boats, under the palm trees at Ras Katy following their PADI IDC in Sharm.
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PADI IDC at Emperor Divers in Sharm - Gareth and Anders are keeping cool in the air-conditioned classroom during the PADI Instructor Development Course in Sharm, with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior. |
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PADI IDC Preparation Course at Emperor Divers SHARM Egypt - Gareth relaxes on the beach at Shark's Bay during a 2 day prep course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for his PADI Instructor Development Course. |
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Discover Instructor Session at Dive Odyssea - Fifteen divers were discovering how PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors operate in confined water during a role-playing session in their pool in Hockley, Essex. Well done everyone. |
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New PADI IDC Staff Instructors at Adventures in Diving and Diveline - There was a class reunion feel to this PADI IDC Staff Instructor course as Claire and Luke learnt to be PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors during the same PADI Instructor Development Course back in 2006. Both have been very actively teaching in different dive centres since. Here they are receiving their "Prior Knowledge" shirts from Steve. Congratulations Guys. |
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PADI IDC Preparation Course at Clubsub - Joe, Glen and Steve discover the secrets of dive theory with PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for their PADI Instructor Development Course. |
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New Open Water Scuba Instructors at 2Dive4 - One team, one dream. Ted, Fiona and Dan congratulate themselves and each other after a fantastic team performance at the PADI Instructor's Exam in Newcastle. Well done guys! |
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New Emergency First Response Instructors at 2Dive4 - Chris, Dan, Ted and Fiona celebrate their EFR Instructor qualifications at the end of the course with EFRI Trainer Steve Prior.
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New PADI Divemasters - Phil can hardly believe that he and Rob have qualified as a PADI Divemasters. The guys are all set for a world tour and as newly qualified PADI professionals the world really is their oyster. Congratulations guys and bon voyage! |
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New PADI IDC Staff Instructor at 2Dive4 - Congratulations to Ali who has qualified as a PADI IDC Staff Instructor. Ali qualified as a PADI OWSI in July last year and has worked hard to achieve PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer eight months. This enabled her to complete the PADI IDC Staff Instructor course, extend her teaching range and wear the famous "Prior Knowledge Shirt". Well done Ali. |
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Specialty Instructor Training for 2Dive4 Instructors - PADI IDC candidates Ted, Dan and Fiona are eager to pass on their enthusiasm for diving by becoming PADI Specialty Instructors in the aspects of diving that they personally enjoy most. |
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2Dive4 Host PADI IDC - 2Dive4 are hosting their 2nd PADI Instructor Development Course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. The theme for this PADI IDC is making sure that your signals underwater are clear. Here we are practicing our signals before we get into the water. |
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New PADI Instructor at Adventures in Diving - Dean is all smiles after earning his PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualification at Whittlesey. Congratulations Dean. |
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New Emergency First Response Instructors at Adventures in Diving - The practical session looked like total carnage but it's smiles all round as Brian, Dean, Ken, Rob, Phil and Tracy celebrate their EFR Instructor qualifications at the end of the course with EFRI Trainer Steve Prior. |
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Specialty Instructor Training for Adventures in Diving Instructors- PADI IDC candidates Dean and Ken are eager to enter the water at Gildenburgh to put their new teaching skills into practice with PADI Course Director Steve Prior and IDC Staff Instructor Kevin. |
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Aventures in Diving Host PADI IDC - Adventures in Diving in Essex are hosting their 9th PADI Instructor Development Course with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. Every PADI IDC has a theme and this one is "Who ate all the carrot cake!" All fingers are pointing towards IDC Staff Instructor Steve who has the biggest grin. |
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EFR Instructor Course at Emperor Divers - Kevin, Philippe and Trygve complete their training in Sharm by becoming an Emergency First Response Instructors. |
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New PADI Instructors at Instructors Exam in Sharm - Trygve, Philippe, Kevin and Cenk celebrate with 75 other candidates after earning their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications. Congratulations guys.
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Specialty Instructor Training at Emperor Divers - PADI Course Director Steve Prior explains the finer details to Philippe, Kevin and Cenk who extend their teaching range whilst enjoying some fabulous boat diving in the Red Sea. |
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PADI IDC at Emperor Divers in Sharm - Sunglasses and sunscreen were essential items during the PADI Instructor Development Course in Sharm. Philippe, Cenk and Kevin catch a few rays during a briefing with their PADI Course Director Steve Prior.
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New PADI Instructors at Scuba Scene - Nigel, Pippa, Stu and Garry are all smiles after braving the cold at Stoney Cove to earn their PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor qualifications. Congratulations guys. |
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Changing Peoples Lives at Orca Scuba Diving Academy - PADI Course Director Steve Prior has changed many peoples lives during his time in the diving industry. He shares his knowledge and experiences with Kirsty, Pete, Mel, Bruce and Gary.
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Scuba Scene Host PADI IDC - Nigel, Pippa, Stu and Garry are changing their lives in 2008 by becoming PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors. Here they are having fun whilst learning their new skills with PADI Course Director Steve Prior. |
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2 Dive 4 IDC Preparation Course - Ted gets direction from PADI Course Director Steve Prior in preparation for his PADI Instructor Development Course in March.
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Heartfelt Thanks from PADI - Steves dedication and commitment to instructor level training during 2007 has been recognised once again by PADI who have rewarded him with the coveted Platinum Course Director Level. Steve has achieved this prestigious level every year since the scheme was introduced. |
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