Be a leader who mentors and motivates others. Gain dive knowledge, supervision abilities, and become a role model to divers around the world. PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Divemaster PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE LEARNING MATERIALS, CONTACT SHOP FOR DETAILS Description Share your passion for scuba diving by becoming a PADI Divemaster. As a divemaster you'll supervise scuba diving activities and assist with scuba classes. PADI Divemaster is the first step in your diving career. Academic The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, waterskills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include: The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers Diver safety and risk management Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills Business of diving and your career Awareness of the dive environment Dive setup and management Mapping an open water site Conducting dive briefings Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs Your instructor may also offer the PADI Deep Diver and Search and Recovery Diver specialty diver courses along with your divemaster training to help you meet all requirements and to broaden your abilities.* You may be able to get college credit for the Divemaster course - ask your instructor. Prerequisites & Requirements Age Requirement18 years or older Course PrerequisitesRescue Diver, 40 logged dives, CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months, medical clearance to dive Time CommitmentApproximately 50 hours *Fees may vary
