Divemaster
Gain dive knowledge, supervision abilities, and become a role model to divers around the world.
Course Fee: $799
Dive Equipment
Students will be required to provide their own COMPLETE scuba kit. Rental kits available upon request. Primary, back-up and marker lights for night dives. Dive slate and cutting tool.
Course Package
PADI Divemaster Crewpack is included with PADI Pro binder and messenger bag. Additional fees: Air fills, Park entry fees, PADI registration fees once completed. Professional Liability Insurance (to be in active status).
Prerequisites
Minimum 40 dives in varied environments to start the course. Excellent scuba & swimming skills required. Advanced Scuba Diver, Scuba Rescue Diver, Current First Aid/CPR certification. (PADI EFR certification available)
Class Description
Additional Information
Description: Share your passion for scuba diving by becoming a PADI Divemaster. As a divemaster you’ll supervise scuba diving activities and assist with scuba classes. PADI Divemaster is the first step in your diving career.
Academic: 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
- 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
Your instructor may also offer the PADI Deep Diver and Search & Recovery Diver specialty diver courses along with your divemaster training to help you meet all requirements and to broaden your abilities.
