PADI 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.

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

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.Prerequisites:

ü PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent with qualifying agency)

ü 18 yrs of age

ü Be fit for diving a submit a medical signed by your physician

ü Logged 20 open water scuba dives including experience in deep, night, and navigation diving (60 dives prior to certification)

ü Current first aid and CPR certification

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.

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 your to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

As a PADI Divemaster you can:
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.

PADI Divemaster course fees:

           Padi Divemaster Crew Pak $238
Divemaster class & pool training $400
Internship or practical application $200
                                           Total: $838
           Save with the full package $712

Price does not include taxes, equipment, transportation, accommodations.