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BECOME A GUE INSTRUCTOR
WITH JOHN KENDALL
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Becoming a GUE Instructor requires a significant commitment in terms of time and energy. GUE does not do any crossover instructor training. All GUE instructors must follow the GUE certification and instructor training process.
GUE's curriculum can differ significantly from that used by other agencies and thus does not allow for effective "crossover" instruction. This policy does not differ based on the type or level of instructor you are or wish to become. GUE instructor training is based around a signature system. Candidates need to gain two signatures in order to gain their instructor status. The First signature can be achieved in a modular manner working with Instructor Trainers, the second signature can only be achieved during a live class supervised by a GUE Instructor Evaluator.
As a GUE Instructor Trainer, John is tasked with helping develop GUE instructor candidates and helping them achieve the first of their signatures. As a global organisation, GUE has divers and instructors all over the globe, but gaining access to instructor trainers can be a logistical challenge for many candidates. John will work with instructor candidates either in person, or via electronic means to help them work through their modules.
If you are considering becoming a GUE Instructor, or are already registered as an instructor candidate and want more information then please get in touch....
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CONTACT JOHN...
Interested in GUE training? You can contact John by phone...
+44 (0)7798 523110
Alternatively, by email...
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Further Information...
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WHAT IT TAKES TO BE
A GUE INSTRUCTOR
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GUE has a very different approach to instructor training. Many new agencies are characterised by a rapid expansion in their instructor base in an attempt to capture a market share. This has without doubt led to a large variability in instructor quality. After nearly ten years in operation, GUE now has in the region of 100 instructors, worldwide.
It is a long, difficult, process to become a GUE instructor - there are no short cuts, or 'cross-overs'. The instructor training course (ITC) is ten days long, and only 2-3 of these events occur each year. The ITC concentrates on all aspects of the GUE fundamentals class, including all of the open water, dry runs and academic sessions. Candidates will be given not only scheduled presentations to deliver, but will also be required to give a number of impromptu lessons. All of the sessions are followed by thorough debriefings and suggestions on how to improve the quality of the lesson. At the end of this exhausting ten days, candidates are given a thorough debriefing and a 'road map' to becoming an instructor is outlined.
This 'road map' involved interning on a number of live fundamentals classes, and assisting the lead instructor as appropriate. The number of classes to attend will vary depending on the individual candidate. At the end of this internship, candidates must then attend fundamentals class under the supervision of an instructor evaluator. Should the candidate perform well, then the IE may give approval for the student to become a GUE instructor. Two of these approvals, or signatures, are required from two different IE's before the candidate finally becomes a GUE instructor.
As you can see, this process required a very dedicated diver - it takes a long time and a lot of work. However, becoming a GUE instructor is a very rewarding achievement, and will allow an instructor to deliver uncompromising levels of training and to become an important part of an organisation committed to education, exploration and research.
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CONTACT JOHN...
Interested in GUE training? You can contact John by phone...
+44 (0)7798 523110
Alternatively, by email...
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Further Information...
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