2023

AGI course
INFORMATION GUIDE
DIVE PRO
PROVIDING YOU A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

AUSTRALIAN GLOBAL INSTITUTE | RTO 31690 | CRICOS CODE 03784E

WELCOME TO AUSTRALIAN
GLOBAL INSTITUTE
The Australian Global Institute (AGI) team is proud to welcome you on board. We trust that
you will find the time we share challenging, rewarding and fun. Our aim is to equip you
with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to kick-start your career by entering
the workforce or upskilling, re-enter the workforce or create the pathway for further
studies. To learn more about our vision, mission, values, and goals please go to our about
us page on the web site.

We strive to provide you with a first-class experience that is based on up-to-date practices and skills
used in the workplace and community. We will provide you with an experienced industry qualified
trainer and the resources to guide you to achieve your national qualification. During your time with
us you will be exposed to a variety of experiences and challenges. The course will provide a mix of
theory and practical skills training. We will also offer you an opportunity to build your confidence and
motivation with a view to prepare you for a competitive market.

The quality of your experience at the Australian Global Institute (herein referred to as
AGI) depends largely upon your motivation and commitment. We feel that we have in
place an ideal learning environment. Meet the challenge and we will do our very best to
ensure that the benefit to you will exceed your expectations. Please note, due to the
nature of the courses we offer, we cannot accept any application from persons under 18
years of age.

All the best in your training endeavours!

Paul Hunt
General Manager
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
01 ABOUT AUSTRALIA

03 GOLD COAST

05 ENROLMENT REQUIREMENTS

06 OUR COURSES

09 INCLUSIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

10 TRAINING LOCATION

13 ENROLMENT PROCESS
ABOUT

AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
The Commonwealth of Australia is the world’s largest island, smallest continent and is a
land of great extremes. Dry desert in the center (the outback), vast mountain ranges,
beautiful coastal areas with beaches, clean ocean waters and magnificent islands and
tropical rain forests. You can snow ski, water ski, camp under the stars, sail on a boat,
fish in a lake or watch your favorite sporting event. It has often been called the land of
opportunity.

Australia is also home to some of the world’s most unique animals and birds. Koala bears,

kangaroos, wombats, emus, echidnas, and platypus can still be found in their natural

habitat. The currency is Australian dollars and cents, with notes in $100, $50, $20, $10 and
$5 dollars and coins in two-dollar, one dollar, 50 cents, 20 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents.

Australia is a very multicultural country and the most commonly nominated ancestry was

English (36.1%), followed by Australian (35.4%),Irish (10.4%), Scottish (8.9%), Italian

(4.6%), German (4.5%), Chinese (4.3%), Indian (2.0%), Greek (1.9%), and Dutch (1.7%).

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 Australia's census doesn't ask for racial background, it is unclear how many Australians are
descendants of Europeans. Estimates vary from 85% - 92%. Asian Australians make up
12% of the population. Australia has an excellent public health system with modern
hospitals. Australians have the fourth highest life expectancy but unfortunately, we have
the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. All visitors to Australia must learn to be
‘SunSmart’. You can read all about the dangers of sun on the skin at this website
http://www.sunsmart.com.au/.

Australia is setting international standards for excellence in education. The Australian

education sector comprises world-leading education institutions, premium training facilities,
and outstanding lecturers and student support services. Australian institutions provide an
education designed to help you succeed in the global workforce. An Australian qualification
will make you very attractive to potential employers in Australia, at home and around the
world.

Australian institutions offer a huge range of student support services to help you settle into
your new life in Australia. Education providers must comply with strict quality control and
government accreditation measures so you can be assured you will receive only the best
service. In several cities and towns, there are dedicated international student support
centres, each offering practical advice and support on issues like legal rights, job skills
and opportunities to meet and socialise with other local and international students.

Australia is a friendly and welcoming country. Our nation values individual freedoms, and
the rights of citizens and visitors are protected under a transparent legal system.
We are also a multicultural society with respect for others no matter who they are or where
they come from. Did you know almost 30% of Australians are born overseas? This has
made our country rich with nationalities and cultures from all over the world.
When you study in Australia, you will join more than half a million international students from
192 countries who have been welcomed into Australian life.

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GOLD COAST

HOME TO 500,000 GC-LOVING VOTED AS “BEST STUDENT CITY

300 DAYS OF SUNSHINE,

CITIZENS, INCLUDING 14,000 BY THE BEACH” BY QS TOP

WORLD-CLASS SURF, AND 52KM

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS UNIVERSITIES OF GOLDEN BEACHES

WE HAVE GREAT LOCATION

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 GOLD COAST
This popular tourist destination is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing regions in
Australia. Your stay in Gold Coast will be full of fun, adventure and unique study
experience.
Weather
Average temperatures are between 22 -28ºC in summer and 13-21ºC in winter.

Getting There
The city has its own international airport with connections to Asia, Europe, USA and
New Zealand.
Brisbane airport is also 70 minutes’ drive away, which is the easy access through the
Queensland Rail services and the 60 bus routes operating across the city.

Things to Do
Do things outdoors - Plenty of water activities such as surfing, cruising, diving or whale
watching, sports or picnics or just hanging out.
Try local cafes, restaurants, and markets.
Get safely close to Australian animals at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Visit some of the theme parks: Movie World. White Water World or Sea world.
Walk around the different famous beaches.

Useful website
https://insiderguides.com.au/cost-of-living-calculator/
https://www.goldcoastaustralia.com/things-to-do.html
http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/business/training-585.html
https://www.dfat.gov.au/facts/people_culture.html

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 ENROLMENT

REQUIREMENTS

Age: Be 18 years of age or over.

Interview: On-campus, phone or online-Zoom interview before enrolment if determined as necessary

to confirm English level appropriateness, course suitability (interests, intentions), identify relevant
electives, costs, RPL and elective pre-requisites.

English proficiency: To an “Intermediate” level. Determined by one or combination of: Intermediate

Level of English OR IELTS Test Score of 5.0. Other recognized English Language tests such as:
TOEFL iBT Test Score of 56, PTE Academic Test Score of 42, Cambridge English: FCE, OET Pass
Grade, all tests to be no more than 2 years old, or Previous English study to intermediate level
(must supply evidence acceptable to AGI) or Satisfactorily complete our AGI English entrance test
or Demonstrate intermediate level English in AGI interview or Completion of Year 10 (Australia) or
equivalent (New Zealand, USA, UK, Canada).

Previous activity experience and qualifications: Provide evidence of interest, experience in

recreational, sport or fitness activities (interview, references, resume) and copies of formal
qualifications and licenses in relevant areas of study (e.g., recreation, sport, health and fitness,
SCUBA licenses or participation, swimming)

SCUBA stream: Swimming ability is required (200m, plus tread water for 10 mins), plus a pre-
SCUBA questionnaire to be completed, based on answers a medical may be required at your
expense, medical is required before commencing Dive Master program.

Note: Students can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning or Direct Credit. This may reduce the
course time. See website or contact AGI for details.

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OUR

COURSES
 SIS30619- CERTIFICATE III IN OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP

CRICOS 102498J

This qualification is aimed at employability in water based outdoor adventure and

recreation industry with employment outcomes such as SCUBA diving guide or instructor,
snorkeling leaders or guides, charter boat crew, and leaders for camps, expeditions and
adventure tours among many others.

Duration of the Course

Course is delivered over a period of 46 weeks including 3 term breaks (6 weeks holiday).
The course duration may vary upon learners’ prior experience, knowledge, and abilities.

During the course you will undertake the planning, risk management, finalization and
leading of multiple activities including many snorkeling and SCUBA dives.

Along with the qualification students also have the option to get PADI Certified courses:
Open Water Diver Course
Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Rescue Diver Course
Divemaster Course (Dive guide)
Specialty course (if applicable)
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 SIS40621- CERTIFICATE IV IN OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP

CRICOS 108944K

This qualification reflects the role of highly skilled outdoor recreation leaders who lead and
supervise dependent participants in recreational activities according to activity plans
which they develop. These leaders are proficient in recreational activity techniques and
have well developed leadership skills to manage group participant, cohesion, operational
logistics, risk and significant problems as they arise. While actions are limited by the
parameters of plans, policies and procedures, they work with a considerable amount of
autonomy.

Duration of the Course

Course is delivered over a period of 62 weeks including 5 term breaks (10 weeks holidays).
The course duration may vary upon learners’ prior experience, knowledge, and abilities.

Along with the qualification students also have the option to get PADI Certified courses:
Open Water Diver Course
Advanced Open Water Diver Course
Rescue Diver Course
Divemaster Course (Dive guide)
Instructor Development Course (IDC)
*courses may vary pending qualification packaging and inclusions
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Inclusions and Requirements
The fees charged include all the student requires to complete the qualification including
enrolment fees, materials and scuba gear up to rescue divers. Full gear is expected as part of
your professional development training, each individual student will have the choice to select
the well-priced package at the student's special rates.

Exclusions
Any other extra activity offered by AGI to the students during their holidays/ free time will
be provided at an extra cost. PADI certifications cost from Advanced to Dive master, IDC,
IE, dive agency materials, membership and insurance, transport to and from your daily
training location are excluded.

Please refer to the Course guides for additional information.

Certificate III & IV in Outdoor Leadership combined program also

available, contact us for more info!

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TRAINING
location
 TRAINING ROOM
location
Gold Coast - Labrador Community Centre,
57 Billington Street, Labrador Qld 4125

At our training facilities you will find:

• Classroom with training aids
• Computers with access to the learning portal
• Access to appropriate learning material

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Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a cosmopolitan, vibrant yet relaxed city of about 550,000 sun-
blessed people south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast. The Gold Coast is packed
with many World-famous attractions that will bring smiles to people of all ages and
stages. With exhilarating beaches, famed theme parks, exotic animals and endless
water based recreational activities including some of Australia’s best surfing and diving.
So what better place to live the dream as a Qualified and Certified dive guide or
instructor to keep you cool on hot summer days!

The Australian Global Institute (AGI) in combination with Devocean Dive and Gold
Coast Dive Adventures (GCDA) offers great diving opportunities through our Gold Coast
dive campus. Our partners are highly regarded PADI dive centres where as part of your
training and supervising divers you will take part in amazing shore and boat diving and
exceptional diver training programs

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ARE YOU

READY TO

START?
 ENROLMENT
PROCESS
Easy application to get started
1. AGI application online
2. VISA application online/agent
3. All approved good to go

Commence program
1. Scuba equipment provided up to Rescue diver
2. Learn the knowledge
3. Get the diving skills

Be a dive professional
1. Graduate with qualification
2. Become a PADI Professional
3. Opportunities in Australia & throughout the world

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JOIN US
TODAY!

CONTACT US
Phone: 07 3096 0566
Mobile: 0450 443 415

Course Inquiries: [email protected]

Administration: [email protected]

537 Kessels Road

Macgregor, Queensland, 4109