The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, waterskills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include:
- The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
- Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
- Diver safety and risk management
- Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
- Business of diving and your career
- Awareness of the dive environment
- Dive setup and management
- Mapping an open water site
- Conducting dive briefings
- Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
- Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Prerequisites & Requirements
- Age Requirement
- 18 years or older
- Course Prerequisites
- Rescue Diver*
- 40 logged dives
- CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months*
- Medical clearance to dive
*If you do not have these certifications, we offer courses before the start of the divemaster program to get you ready. Inquire over the phone to create a custom package for the start of your professional journey
Equipment
As a dive professional, you'll want to have all your basic scuba equipment, including a dive computer, a dive knife, and at least two surface signaling devices. During practical skills exercises, like underwater mapping and search and recovery, you'll use a compass, floats, marker buoys, lift bags and slates.
Time Requirement
The Divemaster Course is conducted over a 9 day period. Each day will typically be from 8-5 consisting of either classroom sessions, pool work, workshops or boat dives.