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Villa College, Maldives

Start your career in Marine Science HERE!

Marine Research Centers

Fishing & Tourism industry

Diving & Water Sports Centres

Local Conservation & Biosphere projects

Work ABROAD at Conservation, Diving & Water Sports Centres.

Certificate 3 in Marine Science

Life Guard Instructor

Water Sports Instructor

Dive Instructor

Advance Certificate in Marine Science

Degree Programs in

Marine Science or

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Conservation Studies

Life Guard Training Program

Water Sports Training Program

Dive Master Training Program

Great career prospects in diving, water sports, conservation, or tourism!

Join the workforce at ANY stage!

Faculty of Marine Studies

Certificate 3 in Aquatic Recreation

Preparation courses for entry into degree programmes

in Marine and Environmental Sciences.

Background knowledge of Marine Studies combined with language and mathematics. Plus Professional training in diving & water sports.

A UNIQUE learning experience through a combination

of academic knowledge and practical field skills.

Certificate III or Advanced Certificate in Marine Studies plus,

Professional Certificates from PADI, VDWS, SLSA, Project AWARE and EFR Corp.

Those with an interest in Marine Studies beyond the

secondary school curriculum.

Professionals working in fishing, tourism, diving & water sports industries.

• English Proficiency 1

• English Proficiency 2

• Foundational Mathematics 1

• Foundational Mathematics 2

• Academic Writing & Research Skills

• Introduction to Marine Science

• Intermediate Marine Science

Fundamentals of Marine Conservation • Advances in Marine Science • AWARE Coral Reef Conservation • AWARE Shark Conservation • Emergency First Response

Fundamentals of Marine Recreation • PADI Open Water Diver • PADI Underwater Naturalist • PADI Underwater Photography • Emergency First Response

Fundamentals of Aquatic Recreation • SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate • VDWS Basic Catamaran Sailing • VDWS Basic Wind Surfing • Emergency First Response

General Entry Criteria • Minimum 3 passes at GCE O'Level or

equivalent

• Certificate III or equivalent

Alternative Entry Criteria • 18 years old

• Completion of Basic Education

• One-year work experience

• Course Duration: 01 year [2 semesters] • Number of Modules: 8

• Monthly Installment: MVR 2,722/- • Course Fee: MVR 24,000/-

*Fees are subject to change semester to semester with adequate notice.

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• Basic English

• Essential Mathematics

• Essentials of Marine Science

Essentials of Marine Conservation

• Marine Conservation

• Core Skills for Employment

Essentials of Marine Recreation

• PADI Rescue Diver

• Core Skills for Employment

Essentials of Aquatic Recreation

• VDWS Basic Wind Surfing

• Core Skills for Employment

General Entry Criteria

• Completion of Basic Education [Completed Grade 7]

• Certificate II or equivalent

Alternative Entry Criteria

• 18 years old

• One-year work experience

• Course Duration: 03 months [1 trimester] • Number of Modules: 4

• Course Fee: MVR 8,000/-

*Fees are subject to change semester to semester with adequate notice.

• Monthly Installment: MVR| 2,800| 2,700 | 2,700 |

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A watersports training program that will take you from Zero to Hero in a matter of months.

This program aims to build a local pool of professionals to serve the water sports industry in the Maldives.

Professional Certificates from VDWS [Verband Deutscher Wassersport Schulen], which is affiliated with over 500 water sport centres in over 35 countries; over 2.000 members.

As part of your training you will do an apprenticeship at a water sports center where you will experience first-hand the working life of a water sports professional.

This comprehensive training program will increase your confidence and prepare you for the workforce.

Our programs are highly-valued by the industry and our graduates are in great demand in the workforce.

Entry Criteria

• 18 years old

• Completion of Basic Education [Completed Grade 7]

• General good health & fitness. Medical clearance by a physician

• Swim 200m without assistance

• Core Skills for Employment

• Apprenticeship

• Fundamentals of Aquatic Recreation

• VDWS Water Sports Assistant

• VDWS Basic Catamaran Sailing

• VDWS Basic Wind Surfing

• SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate

• Emergency First Response

• Essentials of Motorized Water Sports

• Standard Operating Procedures in Aquatic Recreation

• Course Duration: 01 Trimester • Number of Modules: 5

• Monthly Installment: MVR| 6,000| 5,000 | 4,000 |

*Includes transfer, accommodation, materials & certification fees. Fees are subject to change semester to semester.

• Course Fee: MVR 14,800/-

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Entry Criteria

• 18 years old

• Completed C3 in Aquatic Recreation

• General good health & fitness. Medical clearance by a physician

• Swim 200m without assistance

• Advanced Skills for the Workplace

• Essential Elements of Risk Management

• Essentials of Entrepreneurship & Enterprise

• Internship

• Advances in Aquatic Recreation

• VDWS Basic Kite Surfing License

• VDWS Instructor Trainee

• SLSA Bronze Medallion Certificate

• Fundamentals of Motorized Water Sports

• Speedboat Operating License

• Course Duration: 01 Trimester • Number of Modules: 6

Entry Criteria

• 20 years old

• Completed C3 in Aquatic Recreation course

• Completed Water Sports Assistant Instructor course

• General good health & fitness. Medical clearance by a physician

• Fundamentals of Liability & Risk Management

• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship & Enterprise

• Concepts of Human Resource Management

• Elements of Instruction in Aquatic Recreation

• EFR Instructor Certificate

• VDWS School Management Workshop

• VDWS Windsurf Instructor

• VDWS Catamaran Sailing Instructor

• VDWS Kite Surfing Instructor

• Essentials of Teaching & Learning in Aquatic Recreation

• Guidelines for Best Practice in Aquatic Recreation

• Course Duration: 01 Trimester • Number of Modules: 6

It is our aim to help the youth of today to reconnect with the sea which is their heritage and help them realize their full potential.

This program aims to build a pool of local professionals ready for employment in the tourism industry.

Professional Certificates from SLSA [Surf Life Saving Australia], which is Australia’s major water safety & rescue authority; actively involved in drowning prevention & lifesaving activities in over 28 countries.

As part of your training you will do an apprenticeship at a resort operation where you will experience first-hand the working life of a life guard.

This comprehensive training program will increase your confidence and prepare you for the workforce.

Our programs are highly-valued by the industry and our graduates are in great demand in the workforce.

• Core Skills for Employment

• Apprenticeship

• SLSA Surf Survival Certificate

• SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate

• SLSA Bronze Medallion Certificate

• Emergency First Response Certificate

Entry Criteria

• 18 years old

• Completion of Basic Education [Completed Grade 7]

• General good health & fitness. Medical clearance by a physician

• Swim 200m without assistance

• Course Duration: 01 Trimester • Number of Modules: 4

Our Life Guard Training Program can be scheduled as requested!

BOOK your course now!

A training program that will take you from Zero to

Hero in a matter of months.

This program aims to build a local pool of dive professionals to serve the dive industry in the Maldives.

Professional Certificates from PADI [Professional

Association of Diving Instructors], the world’s most respected and sought-after dive credentials.

As part of your training you will do an apprenticeship at a dive operation where you will experience first-hand the working life of a dive master.

This comprehensive training program will increase

your confidence and prepare you for the workforce.

Our programs are highly-valued by the industry and our graduates are in great demand in the workforce.

• Core Skills for Employment

• Apprenticeship

• PADI Open Water Diver

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

• Emergency First Response Certificate

• PADI Rescue Diver

• PADI Dive Master

• SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate

Entry Criteria

• 18 years old

• Completion of Basic Education [Completed Grade 7]

• General good health & fitness. Medical clearance by a physician

• Swim 200m without assistance

• Course Duration: 01 Trimester • Number of Modules: 7

• Monthly Installment: MVR| 17,700| 15,500 | 11,200 |

*Includes transfer, accommodation, materials & certification fees. Price does not include PADI Dive Master Application fee. Fees are subject to change semester to semester.

• Course Fee: MVR 44,200/-

This instructor development course will take you

from dive guide to successful Diving Instructor within a few short weeks.

Professional Certificates from PADI [Professional

Association of Diving Instructors], the world’s most respected and sought-after dive credentials.

Our IDC is taught by the ONLY Maldivian Course Director, Sendi & his team of experienced Staff Instructors.

This instructor development course will increase

your confidence and prepare you for a challenging career as an Diving Instructor and dive base leader.

Our programs are highly-valued by the industry and our graduates are the best & the brightest in the field.

• IDC Preparation Course

• PADI Assistant Instructor

• EFR Instructor & Care for Children

• PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

• PADI 5-Specialities Instructor

• PADI IDC Staff Instructor

Entry Criteria

• 18 years old & medical clearance by a physician • Certified diver for 6 months with 100 logged dives • PADI Dive Master, renewed & insured • Current EFR certificate

March July September

Application Deadline 29 January 2016 22 May 2016 15 July 2016

Instructor Development Course 14-29 March 2016 06-20 July 2016 29 Aug–13 Sept 2016

5-Specialities Instructor Course 29 March 2016 20 July 2016 13 September 2016

• Course Duration: 16 days

*Does not include transfer, accommodation, materials or PADI fees. Fees are subject to change semester to semester.

• IDC Fee: MVR 20,000/- • Discounted Fee for Villa College students: MVR 18,500/-

We are dedicated to provide CPR, AED and first aid training to meet workplace requirements for companies.

Our training programs have been specifically designed to comply with workplace requirements.

Professional Certificates from EFR Corporation, the world’s most respected and sought-after dive credentials.

We understand that time away from the job is costly hence our program delivery methods minimize the amount of time in the classroom and away from the job.

We specialize in teaching mature learners and our participant materials are designed with an independent-study component which allows the instructor to focus time on skill practice rather than lectures.

This model is proven to inspire confidence to provide care when a medical emergency arises.

• Emergency First Response Certificate

Entry Criteria • Anyone of any age can enroll in this course • Basic English language proficiency

• Emergency First Response Instructor & Care for Children, with AED

Entry Criteria • 18 years old • Emergency First Response Certificate completed with past 24 months • Basic English language proficiency

• Course Duration: 2 days

* Does not include transfer, accommodation, materials or PADI fees . Fees are subject to change semester to semester.

• Course Fee: MVR 3,000/- • Discounted Fee for Villa College students: MVR 2,500/-

• Course Duration: 4 days

• Course Fee: MVR 2,200/- • Discounted Fee for Villa College students: MVR 1,500/-

*Includes materials & certification fees. Fees are subject to change semester to semester.

EFR & EFR Instructor courses can be scheduled as requested!

This Youth Leadership Development Program was formed with the mission to reconnect the youth of today with the sea which is their heritage;

Promote the early development of environmental awareness among Maldivian school children

Introduce lifesaving & water safety skills at a young age to reduce accidental drowning

Inspire Maldivian youth to take pride in their Marine Nation and become advocates for marine conservation.

Create AWARENESS Marine conservation Aquatic safety

Impart INFORMATION Marine environment Aquatic activities

Inspire RESPONSIBILITY Be role models Ocean advocacy

• Half-day Camp Duration: 04 hours No. of participants: 40

• Full-day Camp Duration: 08 hours No. of participants: 20

• Holiday Camp Duration: 05 days No. of participants: 15

Entry Criteria • 14 years old & have signed approval from parent or guardian • Generally fit and healthy • Able to swim competently • Able to follow instructions

• Life Saving & the Surf Zone

• Diving & the Underwater Realm

• Aquatic Safety & Emergency Response

• Leadership and role model behaviour • Conservation and the Marine Environment

• Water Sports & Aquatic Recreation

YOWL Camps can be tailored & scheduled to suit the needs of any

school or youth group. BOOK your camp now!

Faculty of Marine Studies

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