Looking for the first step in working with scuba as a career? Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba 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. PADI Divemaster is the prerequisite certification for both the PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certifications.
Certification Requirements
- To take this course, you must be:
- 18 years old
- A PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
- A PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
- An Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (or qualifying first aid and CPR training from another organization) course completion within the past 24 months.
- Have at least 20 dives to begin the course and 60 for certification
- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement (PDF) signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
What you'll learn
- 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 as well as help others improve their scuba.
- You put this knowledge into action through a structured internship or series of practical training exercises.
- Get a Life as a PADI Divemaster and scuba dive for work anywhere in the world!
What You Can Teach
After becoming certified as a PADI Divemaster you will be authorized to:
- Accompany Open Water Diver students under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor during:
- Independently guide Open Water Diver course students on the tour portion of Open Water Diver course Training Dives 2, 3 and 4 at a ratio of two student divers per certified divemaster.
- Earn the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Instructor rating to be able to teach the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty.
- If qualified as a Discover Scuba Diving Leader, independently conduct the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program.
- Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program
- Conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving experience
- Conduct the PADI Skin Diver course and PADI Discover Snorkeling program
- Assist a PADI Instructor during the training sessions for any PADI Diver course
- Supervise both training and non-training-related activities by planning, organizing and directing dives
- Surface swims to and from the entry/exit point and during navigational exercises
- When the instructor conducts a skill, such as an ascent or descent, a Divemaster can remain with other student divers (with an individual student or buddy team)
- Accompany student divers during Adventure Dives or Specialty training dives under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor.
- Conduct the PADI Seal Team Skin Diver Specialist AquaMission
- Conduct subsequent dives under an instructor’s indirect supervision for Discover Scuba Diving participants after participants have satisfactorily completed the first dive with a PADI Instructor.
- Teach Emergency First Response courses after successfully completing an Emergency First Response Instructor course.
At a glance, compare what you can teach when you continue your professional diver education. Expand your scuba diving knowledge and experience as a PADI Divemaster
PADI eLearning
- Easy access: You can learn anywhere you have an internet connection
- Online access to knowledge development for one year
- Flexible schedule and self-pacing: You can work through the programs at your own pace and will have access to them for up to one year after purchase
- Progress tracking: Gauge your progress, review your learning history and access your knowledge before and after training
- Life long access to latest versions of course material
- Enjoy your holidays by spending more time under water or with other activities
What's included- Use of our rental equipment
- Lunch on training days
- Unlimited diving during your course on our trips
- Our exclusive list of workshops such as Ecosystems, CV workshop and more!
The price does not include
Divemaster crewpack and all required training material
- Your PADI Divemaster application fees
Contact us to discuss your plans and help you arrange boat transfers and accommodation.