Divemaster

Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems. You put this knowledge into action through an internship or series of practical training exercises.

Knowledge Development: 12 topics ranging from dive theory to assisting student divers in training.

Prerequisites:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
• PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization), 20 logged dives, 18 years old
• Minimum Number of Logged Dives: 60 for certification as PADI Divemaster

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 Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
• Diving Knowledge Workbook
• Divemaster Slates
• PADI Divemaster Video
• Instructor Guides for the programs that may be conducted by PADI Divemasters.

You may purchase these guides from your PADI Dive Center/Resort.

What can PADI Divemasters do?

• Work at local dive centers, 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 Snorkeling 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
• 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?

• 6 full days and several shorter sessions, this can be done over a few weeks or months depending on needs

£495 excluding materials

Courses by mutual agreement please phone / e-mail to arrange some dates.