PADI Divemaster Course
The Love of Diving:
“The benefit is that I’m doing something that I love. I’ve been fortunate to surround myself with individuals who dive and like diving, and who like to share diving with other people who are becoming divers and who are divers. So from that standpoint, you really can’t ask for a much better job.”
- David O'Donnel
Opportunity to Teach:
“It’s been a great opportunity for me to not only meet a lot of great people, but to see somebody start out at the very beginning and progress all the way to PADI Master Scuba Diver or Divemaster or even Instructor. So, I mean, that’s obviously very gratifying.” - Rick Newton
Lifestyle:
“I have the best job in the world. You know, any job where you can come into work in shorts and T-shirts or casual shirts every day and wear flip-flops – what a wonderful job.” - Nick Jenny
Self Improvement:
“To teach is to learn and I love to do both. Diving provides the opportunity to learn math, biology, physics, history, physiology and communication skills. What other sport really allows you to learn while having so much fun. Plus, diving helps keep me in shape. Try doing that with an office job.” - Ted Moreta
Enjoy Outdoor Activities:
“It’s the opportunity to be outdoors, to be one with nature. To experience an element not originally intended for people. The things you get to see underwater are amazing. I just like to feel weightless and free to move as I wish. My office is the ocean. All you desk-dwelling workers out there – eat your hearts out. You want to be me!” - Jason Hannah
A Passion to Care for the Environment:
Many instructors cite their first dive as a life changing experience. For this reason, many are very dedicated to sharing that experience with others and to helping to preserve that experience for future generations. They become actively involved in activities such as underwater cleanups, coral restoration projects and helping to educate people, especially children, about the environment.
Are you a PADI Rescue Diver?
After you’ve completed the PADI Rescue Diver course, you’re ready for PADI Divemaster. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by teaching you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
PADI Divemasters
Work with local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations
Assist PADI Instructors with scuba classes
Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
Conduct Discover Local Diving orientations
Teach The Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Course after successfully completing a Digital Underwater Specialty Instructor Training Course.
Teach Emergency First Response CPR and First Aid programs after completing the Emergency First Response instructor training program.
Prerequisites:
PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another organization
20 logged dives
What it takes:
Learn dive leadership skills through classroom sessions and by using the PADI Divemaster Manual and Video.
Complete a series of waterskills and stamina exercises in confined and open water environments.
Three required training exercises that test organizational and problem solving abilities.
Mapping a dive site, including underwater and surface features
Equipment exchange: demonstrate the ability to solve unanticipated problems underwater
Conduct a simulated or actual class, under the supervision of a PADI Instructor
Internship or Practical Training Exercises (choose one)
Internship: hands-on experience supervising and assisting divers in actual PADI programs, under the guidance of a PADI Instructor
Practical Training Exercises: simulated scenarios in supervising and assisting divers, under the supervision of a PADI Instructor
Must have a minimum of 60 logged dives to complete the PADI Divemaster course.
PADI Divemaster Course Details
PADI Rescue diver, with a minimum of 30 dives at commencement of course (60 required before completion). Minimumage 18 years.
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 or you may download PDF versions by clicking on the links below.
1. Discover Scuba Diving
2. Discover Snorkeling/Skin Diver Course
3. Scuba Review/Discover Local Diving
Price & Content
Option 1:- Divemaster Internship (takes 3-6 months). £310.00 +VAT
Divemaster Crewpack, including PADI Divemaster Manual, The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving, Diving Knowledge Workbook & Divemaster Slates & Backpack £99.00