Gempearl, COTS in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Environmental conservation organisation

Gempearl, COTS

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4051 4298

Address: 144 Sheridan Street 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

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25.01.2022 SQW January, graduation. 6 months done, certifications earnt and ready to start work. This group has had non-stop rain and waves to contend with. Congrats all look forward to seeing what you do next. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

25.01.2022 COTs trainees Jahmahl, Joey and Konama with dive supervisor AJ ready for their special dive onboard MV Hero.

24.01.2022 We spend a lot of time underwater, these two amazing reef dwellers spotted in one dive of Upolo Reef. Crocodile fish and a white tip reef shark

24.01.2022 Graduate from the January COTs traineeship Phoebe now working on board Passions of Paradise has been busy showing Neisha about to graduate the COTS program the number one rule for any dive crew, ...look cool

23.01.2022 No longer taking resumes for last intake (March 2020) thanks to all that have applied we are going through them ********* COTS Traineeship ********** We have been awarded another round to continue the popular COTS traineeship that has resulted in an 85% employment outcome for graduates over the past 4 years and is now looking at taking in expressions of interest for interviews during September. You must be able to prove you are a QLD resident ... Target age group is 18 to 24 years old Must be under or unemployed Not enrolled in any other training program or attending one Able to fully commit to 6 months Agree to spend extended time at sea up to 10 days at a time Be able to pass a full diving medical if successful at interview Agree to undertake and pass a drug screening test Understand there will be home study that is critical to progress with training outside of working hours. If successful you will be paid to attend training and have the opportunity to gain the following qualifications and experience Open water and Advanced 35 diver Master rescue diver Advanced first aid including oxygen and AED AMSA 38 (limited duties) boat licence Cert 1 in business Nitrox diver DIvemaster (dive supervisor) *if prerequisites are met during the program Dive deck and look out duties (code compliant) Reef teach certificate of attendance Gain experience on our COTS control vessels Gain experience with a host of reef tourism operators *uniform and essential equipment (PPE) is provided for successful applicants AMSA 38 (limited duties) boat licensegempearl.com.au to ensure your contact details are correct. ****Successful applicants will be notified by email for interview dates ***** This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

22.01.2022 SQW May, returning from their first voyage to sea for the open water component of their diver training.

20.01.2022 On the left is Jacob who graduated earlier this year and is now a qualified instructor working onboard Tusa dive (T6). He is with Tyler currently on the COTS traineeship and about to start his divemaster component. Both of these gents have what it takes to become long-term diving professionals Gempearl is proud to be part of their story and to have provided the necessary training. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

20.01.2022 Our latest intake of trainees that commenced in October, have so far completed Open water, most of their Advanced 35, Advanced first aid, Oxygen and AED and have also taken on a huge amount of their cert 1 in business. Here, they are just about to depart for their Master Rescue Diver course and to finish off the Advanced 35. Conditions are great and they are primed and ready. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government. #diveraid #greatbarrierreef #AMPTO

19.01.2022 This is copied with permission from Quinn Ross-Passi, Quinn graduated end of September. It was a real pleasure watching this young man start to realise his own potential. "I never thought I was gonna make it through this traineeship for the last 6 months... but with it finally being over I am so glad to have graduated with the amazing people that I can call friends now and hopefully for a lot longer. At the start of this roller coaster i was one of those many 18yr olds that... graduated high school and had no clue what to do at all or where to go in life, but I am so incredibly great full for the amazing people at Gempearl for giving me this amazing opportunity to prove that I was worth their time. I honestly cannot express how much this job has changed my life for the better and I just wanted to thank everyone that has come with me and supported me through it . So I will stop going on now I just wanted to let you all know that you guys are absolute legends and thank you." *Picture is Quinn receiving his portfolio at graduation from Col Mckenzie, Nathan is photobombing. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government

17.01.2022 Advanced first aid training 3 days of scenarios and knowledge development following the online study component. Acting skills still need some work

15.01.2022 Gempearls training manager Gary graduated as a master reef guide as part of the initial cohort. He now emphasises interpretation and inclusivity of all aspects of the marine park during training for the COTS Trainees.

15.01.2022 Annual Graduation

15.01.2022 Six of our trainees off to sea for 10 days, during this trip they will be undergoing their RAID divemaster evaluations.

13.01.2022 Gempearl, would like to congratulate all the graduates this year that have found work, our last intake had a 100% employment based outcome. We would also like to thank the awesome companies that support our SQW program and give Queensland youth the opportunities they have worked so hard for. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government

12.01.2022 Well done Jack very pleased to know you were paying attention during your training. Very good outcome we are proud you are one of ours, hey Gary Hawkes :)

10.01.2022 SQW May intake enjoying the Great Barrier Reef. The weather was kind to us. For this training trip we spent our time at breaking patches just north of Cairns.

07.01.2022 The Cots Trainees have been enjoying a good stint of weather these last weeks, getting to know both Wally and a passing turtle.

06.01.2022 SQW March intake has graduated, if you are looking for competent boat crew with experience in the Cairns tourism market and occupational diving (cots Control) some of these graduates are available to start Congratulations. This Skilling Queenslanders for Work project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government.

04.01.2022 Jahmahl and Konama just back from a 10 day trip during their traineeship. Still smiling and ready for a few days off.

04.01.2022 Mid winter on Passions of Paradise with the trainees today. Evaluating dive and guide skills with Joe and Phoebe who graduate this Friday. Plus Quinn (middle) who starts his Dive master component this month.

03.01.2022 Quinn graduated from the cots traineeship earlier this year, you can now find him working onboard Dreamtime

01.01.2022 Want to be a Master Reef Guide!? We will be reopening nominations shortly!!!! Do you work within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park? ... Are you employed by a High Standard Tourism Operator? Do you have a keen passion for showcasing the mesmerising beauty of the Great Barrier Reef through guiding and interpretation? These are just some of the selection criteria! The full list will be available in the nomination form.... The Master Reef Guide Program provides a formal and appealing qualification to tourism staff. Master Reef Guides are considered the best in their field for reef interpretations, master storytelling and experience delivery. Reaching Master Reef Guide status requires a comprehensive selection and training process. Once nominated, potential guides will be shortlisted, interviewed and selected. Successful nominees will then join their cohort for both online training and attend a field school. At the field school you will get to meet and learn from the most world renowned scientists and professionals! The Master Reef Guide Program is delivered by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators and Tourism and Events Queensland and is the first of its kind for the Reef. Keep following this Master Reef Guide Facebook Page for more information and of course how you or someone you know can be part of it....!