PADI Divemaster Course
The PADI Divemaster program is your first
step leadership level in the PADI System of diver education. This rating
denotes you as a person who:
- Has a high level of personal diving skill.
- Has instructor level knowledge of diving
theory.
- Has had significant training in how to assist
an instructor during training activities.
- Is able to assume appropriate responsibilities
that benefit the welfare of other divers.
As you may know, many PADI Divemasters go on to become PADI Instructors.
So, the training and experience you gain through the PADI Divemaster
program helps
shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving
educator.
As a PADI Divemaster, you'll be qualified to:
- Organize, conduct recreational diving activities,
both land and boat based.
- Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI
Diver programs
To qualify for PADI Divemaster training, you'll need
to:
- Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water
Diver (or equivalent).
- Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
- Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives
prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and completed and
logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night,
deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be in good physical condition for diving
and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.
You’ll complete three phases in the PADI
Divemaster program:
1. Watermanship and skills assessment Watermanship
and stamina General diving skills
2. Knowledge Development
- Diving physics
- Diving physiology
- Diving skills and environment
- Supervising students in training
- Dive management and control
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- Dive planning
- Emergency assistance plan for Diving emergencies
in the local area
- Mapping a local open water site
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3. Practical Application This involves training activities using various structured
training sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions with actual
PADI programs. These training sessions enable you to gain practical experience
as an instructional assistant and a supervisor of open water diving activities,
both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide.
As a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to:
- Act as certified instructional assistant
to PADI Instructors.
- Supervise participants in PADI experience
programs for uncertified divers.
- Generally supervise both training and no
training related diving activities by planning, organizing and
directing dives.
- Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers.
- Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for
certified divers.
- Enroll in PADI Instructor level training
Upon successfully completing the PADI
Divemaster program, you’ll
receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You’ll
also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability
to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required to
conduct some activities).
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