PADI Divemaster

 

For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI® Divemaster programme is your first step leadership level in the PADI® System of diver education.

This rating denotes you as a person who:

• 1. Has a high level of personal diving skill

• 2. Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory

• 3. Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities

• 4. Is able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers

In other words, you're the cream of the crop and we want you! As you may know, many PADI® Divemasters go on to become PADI® Instructors. So, the training and experience you gain through the PADI® Divemaster programme helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator.

As a PADI® Divemaster, you'll be qualified to:

• 1. Organise, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities, both land and boat based

• 2. Assist PADI® Instructors in conducting PADI® Diver programmes.

To qualify for PADI® Divemaster training, you'll need to:

• 1. Be certified as an PADI® Advanced Open Water Diver

• 2. Be certified as a PADI® Rescue Diver

• 3. 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

• 4. Be at least 18 years old

• 5. Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician

You'll complete three phases in the PADI® Divemaster programme:

• 1. Watermanship & Skills Assessment -
  watermanship, stamina & general diving skills

• 2. Knowledge Development -
  diving physics, diving physiology, diving skills & environment. Supervising students in training dive management and control dive planning. Emergency assistance plan for diving emergencies in the local area, mapping a local open water site

• 3. Practical Application -
  involves training activities using various structured training sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions. These training sessions enable you to gain practical experience as an instructional assistant and a supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide.

As a PADI® Divemaster you'll be able to:

• 1. Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI® Instructors

• 2. Supervise participants in PADI® experience programmes for uncertified divers

• 3. Generally supervise both training & no training related diving activities by planning, organising and directing dives

• 4. Teach and certify PADI® Skin Divers

• 5. Conduct the PADI® Scuba Review programme for certified divers

• 6. Enrol in PADI® Instructor level training.

Upon successfully completing the PADI® Divemaster programme, you'll receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You'll also become a member of PADI® and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance.

Download the Divemaster Flyer - divemaster flyer.pdf (223kb)

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