Msdt

[jackhammer]

Hey,
I would like to get some feedback on where you guys think would be to obtain my Master Scuba Diver Training Program (MSDT). Keep in mind that I live in Canada and I am on a budget.


Cheers,
Jacques

 

[nwdiver2]

You might get more answers in the Instructor forum.

It adds a level of training but can be done independently if you want, file for the courses you want to teach or are specialties in your area.

 

[friscuba]

Just dive a bunch, ceritfy a bunch a bunch of divers, apply for 5 specialties and send in your $45 - voila. If you gotta have a MSDT rating to get a job with someone who hires noboby below that level, then you might think about finding someone who does the Specialty training for it.

 

[Reef Man]

Hey Steve...we may be in Kona in March!!! Will you be around???

 

[friscuba]

Hey Steve...we may be in Kona in March!!! Will you be around???

I'm pretty much always around except for DEMA time and maybe a week in late spring when it slows down.

I see from your profile you've got a nice sized reef tank, any pictures posted anywhere? It'd be cool to see them. I used to own an aquarium shop years ago and had reef tanks back in the late 80's/early 90's. Things have advanced a bit since then.

 

[Scubaguy62]

Hey,
I would like to get some feedback on where you guys think would be to obtain my Master Scuba Diver Training Program (MSDT). Keep in mind that I live in Canada and I am on a budget.


Cheers,
Jacques

From what I understand the main advantage, as an instructor, is that instead of having to certify a total of 25 people in order to qualify to teach the specialty courses, you only have to certify 4, notwithstanding the experience as a diver. Nwdiver2 is right; you're likely to get better feedback in the instructor's forum, or if all else fails, call PADI.