The PADI Divemaster course allows individuals to turn their passion for diving into a fulfilling career, providing the joy of working in diving and living their passion.
Becoming a PADI Divemaster is a professional qualification that allows you to get paid to dive and lead others in a diving activity. It is the first step in becoming a dive professional and enables you to work in the scuba diving industry around the world. As a Divemaster, you will be able to assist instructors in teaching scuba diving courses, lead certified divers on guided tours and help with dive shop operations. This exciting career offers opportunities to travel to unique and exotic locations, work with a passionate community of dive professionals and make a difference in people’s lives by sharing the magic of the underwater world.
Course Overview
- Complete knowledge development segments and knowledge reviews
- Create an emergency assistance plan for a designated dive site
- Complete water skills exercises
- Complete a diver rescue assessment
- Complete dive skills workshop and assessment
- Complete practical application skills
- Complete Divemaster-conducted programs workshop
- Complete practical assessments
- Meet the professionalism criteria
Diver Prerequisites
- Certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver
- 18 years old
- Logged 40 scuba dives
- Completed EFR Primary Care and Secondary Care training within 24 months
- Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months