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Divemaster
For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack,
look no further. The PADI Divemaster program at H2O
Diving is your first step leadership level in
the PADI
System of diver education. This rating denotes you as a person who:
- Has a high level of personal diving skill.
Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory.
Has had significant training in how to assist an
instructor during training activities.
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:
- Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving
activities, both land and boat based.
- Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI Diver
programs.
To qualify for PADI Divemaster training, you'll need
to:
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Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
(or equivalent).
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Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or
equivalent).
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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.
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Be at least 18 years old.
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Be in good physical condition for diving and
submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.
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You’ll complete three phases in the PADI Divemaster
program:
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Watermanship and skills assessment
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Watermanship and stamina
- 400 Metre Swim - without stopping, with no
swimming aids.
- 15 minute tread water - last 2 minutes with
wrists above the water- swimsuit only
- 800 Metre snorkel - only masks fins snorkel, no
overhand strokes - no stopping
- 100 Metre tired diver tow - both divers in full
equipment / push or tow
Rescue evaluation
Recover an unconscious diver from the bottom and
egress.
General diving skills
You will have to master the 20 Open Water diver
skills to demonstration quality. This we will complete over a
number of skills circuits.
You will have to produce an Emergency
Assistance Plan and map for a local dive site.
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Knowledge Development
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Diving physics
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Diving physiology
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Diving skills and environment
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Supervising students in training
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Dive management and control
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Dive planning
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Emergency assistance plan for Diving emergencies
in the local area
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Mapping a local open water site
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Practical Application
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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.
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As a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to:
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Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI
Instructors.
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Supervise participants in PADI experience programs
for uncertified divers.
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Generally supervise both training and no training
related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives.
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Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
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Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for
certified divers.
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Enroll in PADI Instructor level training
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The course is usually conducted over two to three weeks or
may be conducted through an internship details of which are available upon
request. After 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.
Course Fee: $795
PADI courses offer the most
comprehensive and modern diver training available in the world today.
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