Adventure Details

The PADI Divemaster course is a comprehensive training program that prepares divers to work closely with PADI Instructors, assist with teaching courses, and guide qualified divers. This course is the first step towards a professional diving career, expanding dive knowledge and skills to a professional level. Divemaster training focuses on developing leadership abilities, allowing candidates to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. This certification is a prerequisite for further certifications as a PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. To enroll in the PADI Divemaster course, candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold certifications as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, and Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care. Candidates should also have a minimum of 40 dives to begin the course and 60 for certification, be fit for diving, and submit a signed Medical Statement from a physician within the last 12 months. Throughout the course, candidates will develop diving knowledge through independent study, classroom discussions, and practical exercises such as rescue evaluations, underwater mapping, and dive planning. The Divemaster course can typically be completed in as little as 14 days, although it is recommended to take two to three weeks to gain more experience. Candidates will need the PADI Divemaster crewpack, which includes essential materials such as the Divemaster Manual, Divemaster slates, PADI Instructor Manual, and more. Additionally, candidates have the option to take Divemaster Online and purchase the Divemaster eLearning Crew-Pak for added convenience. TLDR: - The PADI Divemaster course is the first step towards a professional diving career, allowing divers to work closely with instructors and guide qualified divers. - Candidates must meet specific prerequisites, including certifications as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, and Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care. - The course can typically be completed in as little as 14 days, with the option to purchase the Divemaster crewpack and take Divemaster Online for added convenience.