Dive Master Course (3 Weeks to 3 Months)
For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI Divemaster programme is the first leadership level in the PADI System of diver education. This rating denotes you as a person who:
- Has a high level of personal diving skill
- Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory
- Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities
- Is able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers
As you may know, many PADI Divemaster’s go on to become PADI Instructors. The training and experience you gain through the PADI Divemaster program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator. As a PADI Divemaster, you’ll be qualified to:
- Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities, both land and boat based
- Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI Diver programs
To qualify for PADI Divemaster training, you’ll need to:
- Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent
- Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent
- Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician
This course is the first step on the professional ladder of diving. There are two options to complete this course.
The first is a paid course over 3 to 6 weeks, where you will receive one to one tuition on becoming a dive master. You will have to have made some home study before you start the course.
The second way to complete the course and the one which will give you a better understanding of the role of a Dive Master is that of an internship. This is held over 2 to 3 months and will cover all the aspects of becoming a good Dive Master. In return you will work at the dive centre in exchange for all or part of your training costs. You would be part of our working team and in this way you will be able to learn much more. Energetic friendly people with language skills are preferable.
Materials you’ll need:
- PADI Divemaster Manual
- Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) – all three versions (Table, Wheel and eRDP including associated Instructions for Use booklets)
- The Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving
- Diving Knowledge Workbook
- Divemaster Slates
- PADI Divemaster DVD
