SISOSNK002

Lead Snorkelling Activities

in Cairns

Become a Qualified Snorkel Guide!

Learn how to introduce people to the wonders of the sea and share your passion for snorkelling by becoming a qualified snorkelling guide!

This nationally recognized, Lead Snorkelling Activities course (SISOSNK002) is delivered by PADI Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (RTO #6729) and provides you with the skills and knowledge to lead and supervise snorkeling activities in a safe and enjoyable manner.

Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or just starting out, our course will equip you with the expertise to guide others and create unforgettable underwater experiences.

LEAD SNORKELLING ACTIVITIES COURSE FEATURES:

VET Accredited

Our courses are VET accredited through PADI RTO #6729.

Nationally Recognised

Take your AQF certificate anywhere in Australia!

Small Groups

You get personalised attention with small group training.

Flexible Schedule

Train around your work schedule and other commitments.

Adaptable to You!

Learn online or face to face with RPL also available.

SISOSNK002 OVERVIEW

The Lead Snorkelling Activities course (SISOSNK002) equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to safely and effectively lead and supervise snorkelling activities in a variety of settings. The course covers a wide range of topics, including:

Snorkelling techniques and instruction.
Pre-trip planning and risk assessment.
Supervising snorkelling activities.
Managing emergencies.

The course is designed for leaders who work in a variety of settings, including commercial, not-for-profit, and government organizations. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a statement of attainment in SISOSNK002 Lead snorkelling activities.

Duration

SISOSNK002 typically lasts 1 or 2 days but we are flexible in tailoring the course to your needs and schedule.

Prerequisites

This course is only available for Australian residents or citizens. Unfortunately, student visa holders are not eligible to apply.

You need to be 18+ years old.

You need to have SISOSNK001 Snorkel Statement of Attainment, PADI Skin Diver (Advanced Snorkeller) or PADI Freediver, or qualifying certification and/or experience in snorkelling skills (We provide this training as well).

You also need EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months or First Aid qualification HLTAID011 in accordance with the local regulations.

Key skills and knowledge

Participants in the Lead Snorkelling Activities course will develop the following skills and knowledge:

Demonstrate and instruct snorkelling techniques:
Capably provide verbal instructions and demonstrations for people of a range ages and capabilities, providing reasons for doing things a certain way.
Lead and supervise snorkelling activities according to predetermined activity plans:
Organise safety, emergency response and first aid procedures for snorkelling activity sessions. Structure clear roles and responsibilities of different activity leaders and support staff with communication protocols.
Adjust activities according to prevailing conditions and participant capabilities:
Identify potential hazards and associated risks, implementing safety procedures and planning designated areas for snorkelling accordingly. Learn how to select appropriate equipment and exposure suits by age, size and weight, snorkeller experience and skill level, fitness and physical capabilities, injuries and medical conditions, and emotional, behavioural or intellectual ability or disability.
Manage routine problems and emergencies:
Understand group dynamics and techniques used to manage positive group dynamics, watching for signs, stages and levels of conflict within groups. Learn techniques used to resolve problems at various stages of escalation.

Required Equipment

We provide all the snorkelling equipment required, but you're welcome to bring your own.

Snorkelling equipment used includes:

Mask
Fins
Snorkel
Buoyancy control device
Exposure protection

READY TO BE A SNORKEL GUIDE?

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Learn from experienced instructors

Gain hands-on experience alongside experienced instructors, gaining a thorough understanding of the Great Barrier Reef’s huge marine biodiversity and how to safely lead snorkelling groups through these encounters.

Comprehensive training

Through our comprehensive training, you’ll develop the ability to:

Effectively plan and conduct snorkelling activities.
Provide clear and concise instructions to participants.
Demonstrate and instruct proper snorkelling techniques.
Supervise participants and ensure their safety in the water.
Identify and appreciate the diverse marine life encountered during snorkelling excursions.

Performance evidences

Lead snorkelling sessions for a group of participants according to predetermined activity plans.
Use different demonstration and instruction techniques.
Manage participant adherence to safety procedures.
Facilitate a debrief with participants and participate in a team member debrief.
Determine activity modifications to suit prevailing conditions and participant capabilities.
Respond to immediate safety risks that have arisen during activities and during emergency situations and complete incident reports and report equipment faults.

Skills assessment

Water skills and stamina are assessed, as well as practical workshops that include:

Prepare equipment and participants.
Brief participants and demonstrate snorkelling techniques.
Lead and supervise snorkelling activities.
Manage safety during snorkelling activities.
Complete post activity responsibilities, incl. debriefing and reports.

Assessment is based on knowledge evidence from the learning material provided.

READY TO BE A SNORKEL GUIDE?

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YOU can be our next HAPPY DIVER!

Our 25 customer reviews have an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars!

We had such a great experience with Melanie for our PADI Advanced Open Water certification. She’s passionate about diving and her teaching approach is very professional. We did the training before going on a liveaboard and it was perfect. Thanks for everything!
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Krystel M. 16/07/2024

Mel is the most patient and caring instructor.she took my grandchildren with tank on their backs for the first time.They had never had used tanks on backs before. They fell in love with diving and want to learn when they get older.Thanks Mel for showing my grandchildren a new experience of there life.. your amazing
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Wayne R. 28/06/2024

Mel was hands down the best SCUBA dive trainer Iâ€™ve had! And Iâ€™ve had many. I completed Adv OW and Rescue Diver with Octopus Dive last year. The experience was second to none. Mel and her partner Fred are dedicated to their studentâ€™s learning and give clear and logical instruction. Mel also taught my CPR course, and did a great job of that too. Highly recommended.
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Kevan G. 07/12/2022
very fun time learning to dive with octopus dive and seeing the wildlife in the lakes was amazing. even getting to clean up rubbish as we went was a bonus. definitly recommend octopus dive.
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Luke B. 16/12/2020

Melanie is a great instructor , friendly, patient and accomodating with regard to a combination of pool, lake and ocean dives during courses if needed. It was the first time also that I had done a Padi certification with a private instructor in a small group which was also a positive experience. I live in Atherton and I was able to complete my entire rescue diver course at lake eacham which was so convenient compared to going down to cairns a d then heading out to the reef and back! I would recommend anyone interested in doing any dive courses to contact Melanie to arrange to do their PADI certification through Octopus Dive.
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Troy D. 03/06/2021

Mel is an absolute legend! Helpful, fun and thorough. Would recommend her to anyone! Best dive course I have done!Thanks Mel
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Jacob T. 13/06/2021
Mel was hands down the best SCUBA dive trainer Iâ€™ve had! And Iâ€™ve had many. I completed Adv OW and Rescue Diver with Octopus Dive last year. The experience was second to none. Mel and her partner Fred are dedicated to their studentâ€™s learning and give clear and logical instruction. Mel also taught my CPR course, and did a great job of that too. Highly recommended.
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Gregory B. 04/04/2022

A brilliant experience and Open Water diver course, Mel is a fantastic trainer, extremely experienced and I knew she was 110% all about safety, I felt safe the whole time, ended up with my qualification for less $ than other companies, what a brilliant family business, beautiful people, I recommend to Octopus Dive Cairns to everyone.
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Scott H. 04/04/2022

I flew from new Zealand to cairns to get tickets for my new line of work and was absolutely wrapped with how efficient and skilled mel was at getting me through. She got me through advanced open water and my rescue divers courses as well as first aid and advanced resuscitation. If your thinking of getting tickets i Highly recommend octupus dive. EXCELLENT!!!!
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single b. 07/08/2023
Melanie was an amazing instructor and really helped throughout all dives and a great person just to chat with. Would 100% do it again qnd again.
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henry P. 28/10/2022

I would highly recommend Mel and her team for every diving course you might want to do.
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Peter S. 04/04/2022

Would Highly recommend Mel to anyone. She is an excellent instructor and great with Kids, Kirby Loved learning to dive with you and can't stop talking about it.
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Glenn A. 07/10/2023
I arrived in Far North Queensland with a relatively narrow window for scuba diving and Mel made it work perfectly. She is very flexible and we did a refresher course in her pool (although she is happy to come to your pool if it suits, or take you to a lake). We then went for a lovely day of diving on the Great Barrier Reef. Mel sorted all the logistics and everything for me. Sheâ€™s a wonderful teacher and great company. If I ever come back to Queensland Iâ€™d love to dive with her again.
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Alejandro B. 22/11/2022

I did the rescue diver course with Mel. She is a great instructor! 🙂 Melanie helped me feel very comfortable and confident learning new scuba skills. 100 % recommend doing any dive course with her.
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Caroline K. 07/10/2023

We had the best time ever with Octupus dive! The whole day was amazing. Mel picked us up in the morning for our scuba diving session in the lake. After the dives we had hot coffee and ginger cookies, we stopped at Gallos to buy some chocolates and on the way back we tried to spot platypus in Yungaburra! It felt like we were on a road trip! I totally recommend it, canâ€™t wait to go back!
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Anna V. 28/12/2020