 Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
The PADI Divemaster qualification is one of the most respected qualifications in the diving industry. Divemasters are seen as leaders by the recreational diving community.
What can PADI Divemasters do?
- Work at local dive centres, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations.
- Assist PADI Instructors with students.
- Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours.
- Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers.
- Teach PADI Discover Snorkelling programs.
- Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers.
- Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences.
- Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization.
- PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organization.
- Medical clearance signed by a physician.
- 20 logged dives (60 logged dives at the completion of the course).
- 18 years old
What will I do?
- Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions
- Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
- Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
- An internship or series of practical training exercises
How long will it take?
Two weeks - three months. This is a very flexible course; therefore you can start any time. There are many practical components involving participation in various related training activities, such as OWD (Open Water Diver), so the dates of the Divemaster course will often be scheduled in and around other activities.
What level of commitment will be required?
You will be working closely together with your instructor, and you will be expected to do considerable self-study, as well as make yourself available to assist with scheduled courses and other practical exercises. This course requires a high level of personal commitment, as well as good physical fitness.
 What materials are needed?
- Divemaster Training Package
- Divemaster Video
- Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving
- Diving Knowledge Workbook
- PADI Instructor Manual
- Log Book
What is included?
Air refills, certification card and course materials. At the Divemaster level you will be expected to own your own set of equipment as well as a tool kit, spare parts, etc.
Where do I go from here?
Enrol in an IDC (Instructor Development Course) to prepare for the IE (Instructor Examination). |
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