ECODIVER COURSE

The best way to get involved in Reef Check's conservation programmes is to join our survey trips! First, you will need to enrol in an EcoDiver course, which trains you to do Reef Check surveys.

Refer to the information sheet below to know more about our EcoDiver programme and the certification process. If you're already a diver, this could be an option for you!  

Scroll down for our current course rates and training schedule.

If you have questions regarding the course, please reach us at ecoaction@reefcheck.org.my

how are surveys different from leisure dives?

Skill requirements:

  • High level of concentration and discipline

  • Good dive skills to avoid damaging the reefs

  • Able to hover motionless, horizontally and invertedly while recording data on the slate


course package

RM1,200 for Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia

Includes: Training materials, certification, trainer fee, diving facilities (6 to 7 dives, including pool)

Excludes: Equipment rental, accommodation, transportation, meals


current training schedule

You will first need to attend a diving pool session in PJ to assess buoyancy. After, you will need to complete a 3-day island-based training on Tioman Island and pass the tests in order to be certified as an EcoDiver.

Please sign up at least 2 weeks prior to your selected session date. Slots are first come, first served.

 

Pool Session (Petaling Jaya):

  • 17 February 2024

  • 24 February 2024

  • 9 March 2024

  • 16 March 2024

  • 23 March 2024

Island-based Training (Tioman):

  • 26-28 April 2024

  • 3-5 May 2024

  • 17-19 May 2024

  • 5-7 July 2024

  • 19-21 July 2024

  • 23-25 August 2024

  • 27-29 September 2024