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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:
1.Has a high level of personal diving skill.
2.Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory.
3.Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities.
4.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:
1.Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities, both land and boat based.
2.Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI Diver programs.
To qualify for PADI Divemaster training, you'll need to:
1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
2. Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
3. 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.
4. Be at least 18 years old.
5. 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
Divemaster Conducted Programs
Diving physics
Diving physiology
Diving skills and environment
Supervising Certified Divers
Assisting with Student Divers in Training
Dive Equipment
Decompression Theory and the Recreational Dive Planner
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:
1. Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors.
2. Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers.
3. Generally supervise both training and non training related diving activities by planning, organizing and
directing dives.
4. Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
5. Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers.
6. 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).
Each student is responsible for providing all books,
materials, certification fees to PADI, and all equipment needed for this course.
Each student is responsible for all expenses related to Open
Water training dives. (i.e. travel, lodging, meals, boat fees, entrance
fees, etc.)
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