Divemaster
Become a qualified PADI Divemaster and join the professional ranks of the largest Scuba organisation in the world.
The PADI Divemaster program is your first step leadership level in the PADI System of diver education. The training and experience you gain through the PADI Divemaster program helps you toward becoming a professional level diving educator.
As a PADI Divemaster, you'll be qualified to:
- Generally supervise both training and recreational related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives.
- Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI Diver programs.
- Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
- Conduct the PADI Scuba Review
- Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers.
- Enrol in PADI Instructor level training
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 in diving physics, diving physiology, diving skills and environment, supervising students in training, dive management and control, dive planning, emergency assistance plans for diving emergencies in the local area and mapping a local open water dive site
- Practical application that 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.
The PADI Divemaster course is guenuinely one of the most satisfying dive courses available, and is guaranteed to improve your diving skills, knowledge and confidence.
At Aqua Zero we begin your Divemaster training when you are ready, and the course progresses at a pace to suit you
If this sounds good to you then call the Aqua Zero Dive Centre today for further information.