Dive Master
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
To earn your Divemaster rating, you will complete a series of knowledge development sessions, water skill workshops and hands-on assessments for the following:
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The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
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Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
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Scuba diver safety and risk management
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Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
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Business of diving and your career
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Awareness of the dive environment
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Scuba gear setup and management
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Mapping an open water site
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Conducting dive briefings
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Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
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Conducting PADI ReActivate scuba refresher and skin diver course
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Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Your instructor may also offer the PADI Deep Diver and Search and Recovery Diver specialty diver courses along with your Divemaster training to help you meet all requirements and to broaden your abilities.
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
Equipment
As a dive professional, you'll need a dive computer, a dive knife, and at least two surface signaling devices. During practical skills exercises, you'll use a compass, floats, marker buoys, lift bags and a dive slate. Your PADI Instructor may suggest additional gear that will be useful for your scuba diving career.
Getting Started
Whether you want to hone your skills and dive like a pro or turn your passion into a career, you can start your journey toward PADI Divemaster now - for free!
The PADI Introduction to Divemaster program introduces you to the concepts, skills, and knowledge necessary to join the ranks of PADI Professionals worldwide.