Divemaster

Divemaster course

$1,500

About the Course

Learn how to lead underwater tours, assist with scuba classes and inspire others to care about the ocean. Hone your skills and be the diver everyone admires. Divemaster is the most popular and most recognised professional scuba certification in the world. PADI Divemasters enjoy abundant career opportunities, get paid to scuba dive and share their love for the ocean.

Learn How to

  • Lead guided dives
  • Assist with classes
  • Give a dive briefing
  • Conduct refresher training

Take This Course If You Want to

  • Gain professional-level dive skills
  • Start your scuba diving career
  • Share your passion for the ocean
  • Mentor other divers
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How to Become a Divemaster

Overview

The divemaster course includes knowledge development (in-person and online), confined water practice sessions and open water training. Your PADI Instructor will also lead you through skill workshops and hands-on practical activities.

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 18 (15 for Junior Divemaster)
  • Rescue Diver (or equivalent certification)
  • Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months
  • 40 logged dives (20 for Junior Divers)

PADI eLearning

Interactive lessons cover divemaster-led programs and activities, diver safety and risk management, the aquatic environment and more. Study online or offline using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question.

Time commitment: 8-12 hours

With Your Instructor

Gain practical experience giving dive briefings, assisting with classes and leading underwater tours. Learn how to anticipate problems and provide assistance, create an Emergency Assistance Plan and improve your navigation and problem-solving skills through practical workshops. The PADI Divemaster course includes three swimming assessments and one treading water exercise.

Time commitment: Approx 50 hours

After This Course

As a certified PADI Divemaster, you’re eligible to enrol in the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a PADI Instructor or Assistant Instructor. You can also work with a PADI Course Director and become qualified to teach select PADI specialty courses. Divemasters may also qualify to teach: - PADI Mermaid™ courses - PADI Freediver™ courses - Emergency First Response® first aid and CPR courses

Junior Divers

Divers who are younger than 18 but at least 15 may enroll in the PADI Junior Divemaster program. Junior Divemaster is a sub-set of the PADI Divemaster course. Junior Divemaster candidates may complete a significant portion of the divemaster course, but additional training is required when the Junior Divemaster turns 18.

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