11th Annual N.A.U.I. Standard Dress Diving Course 2019
PROFESSIONAL DIVING SERVICES 14 Townsend Street, Portland Vic 3305 NAUI Instructor: Frank Zeigler Assistant Instructor: Steve Taylor Administrator: Tel: 0355236 392 Email: [email protected]
COURSE INFORMATION
Professional Diving Services have the following three (3) helmet diver speciality courses approved by N.A.U.I.: Standard Dress Experience, Standard Dress Diver and Advanced Standard Dress Diver.
The course being offered for June 2019 is the NAUI Standard Dress Diver Course to all certified divers of any level. Family members are welcome to come along and observe. Please indicate numbers for catering purposes.
The course will be conducted on the Queen’s Birthday holiday weekend; 8th, 9th and 10th of June 2019. *Monday the 10th is a half day to enable course participants to travel back home as the case may be.
The cost of the course is $475.00 for current HDS Aus-Pac members. For non-HDS members the course cost is $525, which includes a one-year HDS membership joining fee. Please see http://www.classicdiver.org for more information about this organisation.
All standard dress equipment will be provided to participants during the course. You may be required to provide your diving qualification as acceptance to this course is for qualified divers of any level.
A completed Application Form with a non-refundable deposit of $250.00 must be submitted to Professional Diving Services to confirm your booking before 1st May 2019. Places are limited.
Full payment of the course is due and payable on Friday 17th May 2019. Any cancellations after 24th May 2019 will not be entitled to any partial refund.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday 7th June 530pm – 700pm Casual meet and greet mixer at Professional Diving Services. Saturday 8th June 8am – 5pm Class room instruction and dry diving. Saturday 8th June 700pm Group booking for tea at local pub (your own expense). Sunday 9th June Standard Dress Diving from Jetty Landing and Professional Diving Services’ 8am – 5pm ‘Black Pearl’ barge. Sunday 9th June Group BBQ tea at Professional Diving Services; BYO Drinks. Family and 6pm friends are welcome for a cost of $10.00 adult; $5.00 child. Monday 10th June Standard Dress Diving from Professional Diving Services’ ‘Black Pearl’ barge 8am – 12pm (where required). Vintage diving at pool.
Professional Divers Group Pty Ltd T/A Professional Diving Services 14 Townsend Street, Portland Vic 3305 11th Annual N.A.U.I. Standard Dress Diving Course 2019
Participants will learn the skills and knowledge to carry out the duties of a standard dress diver, diving tender and supervisor. Safety divers will be in attendance at all times whilst participants are diving.
A training booklet and checklists will be provided to all participants. The booklet contains information on how to obtain, maintain and dive standard dress diving equipment so that participants can safely put their own standard dress equipment together.
Participants should book accommodation as early as possible (see suggested accom. list below) as it is a holiday weekend; please plan to arrive in Portland on Friday June 7th, our ‘meet and greet’ social starts at 5:30pm until 7:00pm. Formal Classroom instruction will begin Saturday morning at 8am and we aim to be completed no later than 12pm on Monday June 10th.
Please bring lots of warm clothes such as thermals, hats, gloves, scarves, coats, flannels etc. Portland’s weather at this time of the year can be cold, windy and rainy. The course is not weather dependent as we dive in the shelter of the harbour.
Divers may bring photography equipment for personal pictures on the surface and underwater.
N.A.U.I. certification cards and certificates are issued after participants successful completion of the course. The certifications will be mailed to you.
Portland is in a very scenic area of Victoria, with historical locations nearby and walking tracks. It is a great place to visit anytime. It is located on the south-west coast, approximately four hours drive from Melbourne.
For further course information and to book your place; please contact Leslie or Kathy on 03 55236 392 OR email: [email protected].
Please complete the application form and return with your deposit to ensure your place.
SOME SUGGESTED ACCOMODATION CONTACT INFORMATION: (For more info use search engines like Google, Trip Advisor, Wotif, and Trivago)
Mariner Motel: 196 Percy Street. Portland VIC 3305 Tel: (03) 5523 2877 Annesley House: 60 Julia St. Portland, VIC 3305 Tel: 0429 852 235 Comfort Inn Richmond Henty: 101 Bentinck St, Portland, VIC 3305 Tel: (03) 5523 1032 Melaleuca Motel: 25 Bentinck St, Portland VIC 3305 Tel: (03) 5523 3397 Quest Serviced Apartments: 66 Julia St, Portland VIC 3305 Tel: (03) 5500 9222 William Dutton Motel: 141 Percy St, Portland, VIC 3305 Tel: (03) 5523 4222 Grosvenor Motel: 206 Hurd St, Portland, VIC 3305 Tel: (03) 5523 2888 Admella Motel: 5 Otway Court, Portland VIC 3305 Tel: (03) 5523 3347 Portland Retro Motel: 206 Hurd Street, Portland VIC 3305 Tel: (03) 5523 2008
Professional Divers Group Pty Ltd T/A Professional Diving Services 14 Townsend Street, Portland Vic 3305 11th Annual N.A.U.I. Standard Dress Diving Course 2019 PROFESSIONAL DIVING SERVICES 14 Townsend Street Portland, Victoria, 3305, Australia Tel: (03) 5523 6392 Email: [email protected]
Application for: N.A.U.I. Basic Standard Dress Diving Course Queen’s Birthday Weekend (8-10 June 2019) (Please print clearly) Name:______Mailing Address:______Post Code:______Home Phone:______Mobile:______Email Address:______D.O.B. ______Gender: ______
Offer & Agreement: NAUI Specialty Course being offered by Professional Diving Services, Portland Vic 3305. NAUI Basic Standard Dress Diver Course By completing this form and submitting it to Professional Diving Services; I confirm that I am a certified diver and I know of no medical condition(s) which would preclude me from diving in standard dress diving equipment to a maximum depth of 10 meters. I agree to produce my diving certification if requested to do so. I agree to a $250.00 AUD charge as a non-refundable deposit to confirm my place on the course.
I agree to the balance of the course fees; due and payable on the 17th May 2019 be charged as follows:
Full cost of my course is $475.00 because I already have a membership with HDS Aus-Pac.
Full cost of my course is $525, which includes a one-year HDS Aus-Pac membership joining fee.
I understand and agree that there is no partial refund of the total course fees paid if I cancel at any time after the 24th May 2019. I understand I need to arrange for my own accommodation and meals where they are not included in the course.
My Payment Details:
Credit Card Number:______Type: ______Expiry Date: ______CVV: ______ I prefer to make a direct deposit for this course. I will use my name as a reference. *Please note, we prefer not to accept American Express. Our Direct Deposit Details: National Australia Bank, Professional Divers Group Pty Ltd BSB 083 841 Account 854921110. Please email receipt details to [email protected].
Signature: ______Date: ______Applications close: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Yes, I will be joining the group booking for tea on Saturday night at my own expense. Please reserve ______seat(s). Yes, I will join the Sunday night BBQ at PDS. Please reserve additional seats for my family and friends ($10.00 adults/$5.00 child) ______Adults, ______Child. Please also be aware of the following dietary requirements: ______.
Professional Divers Group Pty Ltd T/A Professional Diving Services 14 Townsend Street, Portland Vic 3305