The PADI Divemaster Course
Description
PADI Dive Master rating is where your adventure as a dive professional begins.
A Dive Master is a leader, someone to whom others turn to, to solve problems, for advice, for assistance and just to make the dive more convenient and more fun.
Once you earned your Dive Master certification, you have achieved a level that fewer than 1 in 10 divers achieved worldwide it is an honor and a responsibility!
As a Dive Master you must have exemplary diving and rescue skills, professional-level knowledge of dive theory, know what your instructor needs regarding logistics, equipment etc. You also accept responsibility for certified divers within the context of leading or managing diving activities.
As a result you must have good people skills and good judgment, display common honesty and courtesy and follow responsible dive practices. Most of all you must show a lot of enthusiasm and show people how to have fun!
Your attitude toward diving will bring divers back for more!Prerequisites
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have proof of certification beyond entry level (at least 2 certifications) and proof of 20 or more logged dives with experience in Deep and Navigation.
- Be a certified PADI Rescue Diver or proof of certification in diving rescue from a training organization other than PADI and proof of CPR and First Aid training within the past 24 months.
- Completed and logged at least 20 dives.
- Be 18 years old at start of course.
- Medical clearance certificate from a doctor.
Course Outline
During your Dive Master Course you will do the following:
1. Knowledge Development (12 Topics).
2. Water skills and stamina (swim & float).
3. Practical application (Mapping project, DM conducted program, etc.)
4. Exam.
What's needed
- Fins
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Cylinder (optional)
- Regulator
- Alternate air source
- BCD
- Weight system
- Wetsuit
- Timing device and depth gauge (or computer)
- Compass
- Knife / dive tool
- Emergency signaling device (whistle, surface marker or flare)
Skills/Attributes a Divemaster will need:
Self-motivated, professional, courteous and enthusiastic team player
Have a friendly outgoing personality and be goal oriented
Possess strong communication and exceptional customer service skills
Maintain an organized and neat work environment
Be passionate about your interests and personal growth
Able to multi-task in a multi-disciplined work environment
Adhere to training standards as set by PADI, EFR and the dive center
Demonstrate effective time management
Follow personal and professional safe diving practices
Comply with the the Dive Centres dress code and code of conduct as described in employee handbook
Demonstrate superb mentoring for peers and students
What's next
This sought after PADI rating sets you apart from the crowd! As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) you may conduct the entire range of PADI Programs, from Discover Scuba to Dive Master.
Come on in the water is fine!
