PADI Divemaster
For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. 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. In other words, you're the cream of the crop and we want you!
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. To help shape you into a Dive Professional, PADI has developed the PADI Divemaster Crew-Pak and various other material. As a PADI Divemaster, you'll be qualified to:
Organize, conduct and supervise 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:
Watermanship and skills assessment
Watermanship and stamina
General diving skills
Knowledge Development
Diving physics
Diving physiology
Diving skills and environment
Supervising students in training
Dive management and control
Dive planning
Emergency assistance plan for Diving emergencies in the local area
Mapping a local open water site
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).