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GYC2736 - Underwater Videographer on a tropical island Country: Thailand Cost: £1395.00 Please note: If you already have a dive qualification the price is reduced (see below). Cost Includes: The price includes insurance, accommodation and kit but does not include flight, food, pickup from airport or visas     Duration: 5 weeks Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7535 or

 

	This placement would suit... someone who wants to enjoy capturing the beauty of the underwater world and gain some useful skills, while living an amazing lifestyle on a beautiful and fun island. Please contact us to find out more and we can direct you to our website which has all the details or give you a call to tell you all about it. Introduction Discover a different side to diving, working alongside professional videographers. Learn how to film dive students and marine life, and then edit the film into short 'dive movies'. The Videographer programme Our programmes take you from your current dive level (if any) up to Rescue Diver to ensure you have the skills and safety to start the Videographer course. You will then spend 2-4 weeks (28 dives) making underwater video, filming dive students and marine life in the mornings and editing in the afternoons. This is a great way to enjoy the underwater environment and can also lead on to work as there are paid opportunities for videographers around the world. Location and lifestyle You will be based on Koh Tao, a beautiful and fun island in the Gulf of Thailand, which is now one of the World’s top dive training locations. The island of Koh Tao (population 5,000) is a dramatic mix of dense jungle and hilly terrain in its interior and granite outcrops and beaches along the coast. Koh Tao is surrounded by an excellent range of dive sites, all within a 40 minute boat ride, where you will discover a mix of hard and soft corals and abundant marine life. The sites vary in depth from just a few metres down to 40 metres, there is little current and the water temperature is always warm, ranging from about 27°C to 31°C. Diving is very social and there is a big dive community on the island so you will usually find yourself rounding off the day with everyone heading to the dive school bar to watch the sunset and the day’s dive video, before eating at one of the many restaurants. There are also plenty of bars and venues for late night island fun! There will be plenty of time to relax and when you are not diving you can explore the island, visit one of the beaches, take a hike up to one of the mountain viewpoints or just relax by the pool! If you fancy a change you can also take a ferry over to one of the other islands (Koh Phangan and Koh Samui). What's included Comprehensive information booklet Travel advice prior to departure Ticket for the overnight train from Bangkok / transfers from Koh Samui PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and EFR first aid courses (and/or a Scuba review session if you already have a dive qualification) Videographer course including 28 dives Videographer kit pack (for you to keep) - dry bag, inflatable safety marker, underwater writing slate, wrist compass Specialist dive insurance - 12 month policy Thai SIM card for your mobile phone 1 month's accommodation (with the option to extend) Dates, duration and prices To go from beginner takes about 4-6 weeks, or less if you already have a dive qualification. Videographer courses can start on any date. Prices: From Beginner = £1395, Open Water already = £1285, Advanced already = £1150, Rescue already = £950. Our users say: "What a place, was brilliant, hope to go back next year. The dive school staff were really nice, diving was incredible. Would recommend POD because it easy to deal with and I had a great time" - Ross "I wanted to go travelling on my own, but I didn’t have the guts to just turn up in Bangkok and then go 'er... now what?!'. Knowing that there was going to be someone there to meet me, knowing that I had somewhere to stay, and also just having someone to introduce me was all that I needed really, and that was the least of what PoD could do. Also, they've got me into diving, which I personally believe is the best thing since bread itself was invented, so I'd recommend it to anyone who I can get to stand still long enough! Sorry to quote dirty dancing, but I had the time of my life!" - Nicole 0845 344 7535 POD - Personal Overseas Development: PoD provides the opportunity for people to volunteer and make a difference overseas, while experiencing incredible parts of the world that are rich in culture, variety and natural beauty. We also arrange placements and courses for people wanting to develop their skills in amazing locations. Great value 1 week to 3 month placements in Cambodia, Belize, Malawi, Nepal, Peru, Tanzania and Thailand. PoD is a small non-profit organisation that focuses on quality and safety rather than quantity.