The Divemaster Course takes you to the first professional level within PADI. As a Divemaster you will be in a position of many responsibilities. Divemaster duties include, guide, supervisor, organiser, boat handler, assistant, medic and technician. There are so many things to learn. This makes the PADI Divemaster course very interesting and rewarding. But this course should not be undertaken without 100% commitment. 

 

The Divemaster Course 

The course builds the candidate into a professional. By the end of the course he or she will be able to organise, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities. Being comfortable with boat and shore diving. The candidate will be able to act as an instructional assistant to a certified PADI Open Water Instructor, developing theoretical diving knowledge to Instructor level. This course is invaluable training towards becoming a PADI Instructor 

 

The Course Schedule 

PADI Divemaster Course Schedule 

There are three main areas of training. 

 

• Knowledge of Diving Theory and Principles. 

• Watermanship and Skill Assessment 

• Practical Application of Divemaster. 

 

Knowledge of Diving Theory and Principles 

There are eight exams on the following subjects: 

 

1. Divemaster Conducted Programs. 

2. Supervising Certified Divers. 

3. Assisting with Student Divers in Training. 

4. Physics. 

5. Physiology. 

6. Equipment. 

7. Dive skills and the Environment. 

8. Decompression Theory and the Recreational Dive Planner. 

 

Students will need to purchase the Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving and the Diving Knowledge Workbook to aid study. Students are encouraged to learn as much as they can about all related topics. You can not learn too much at this stage in your training. 

 

Watermanship and Skill Assessment 

There are four areas, which are: 

 

1. Watermanship and Skill Assessment. 

2. Diving skills polished and evaluated to demonstration quality. 

3. Problem Solving Exercise. 

4. Diver Rescue Skills brought up to demonstration quality. 

 

Practical Application of Divemaster 

There can be two options available to complete the Divemaster course. 

 

Option 1 Internership 

In this option the Divemaster candidate will supervise and assist divers during training situations. All this is done under Instructor supervision. The candidate must assist in five confined water sessions and five open water sessions in various courses. We recommend this as you get hands on experience with real students. 

 

Option 2 Practical Training Exercises 

This option is used if option 1 is unfeasible due to logistics and actual supervisory situations. Here the candidates and other staff take turns in role playing as students, Divemasters and Instructor. This is great fun as well as educational. Practical training exercises afford comparable training and experience because you can simulate the situations candidates would encounter. 

 

In both options Divemaster candidates must prepare a Dive site Map and an Emergency assistance plan. 

 

Who can Enrol as a Divemaster Candidate? 

You must be at least 18 years old. You must hold the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, Advanced Plus or equivalent and PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent. You must have logged at least 20 dives. Prior to certification 60 dives must be logged. 

 

Course fee 

The Divemaster Course costs £499, which includes all tuition fees and Divemaster manual. The cost does not include the Encyclopaedia of recreational Diving and the Knowledge Workbook. This price excludes also, equipment rental, transportation to dive sites accommodation and boat fees. 

 

PADI requires an annual membership fee on successful completion. This is paid directly to PADI. There is a diving Medical required by the Divemaster candidate. 

 

Note: Doctors will charge a fee for this service. 

 

Booking 

Please speak to a member of the dive school to arrange an interview. 

 

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