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-Pack
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:
-
Be
certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
-
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.
-
Be
at least 18 years old.
-
Be
in good physical condition for diving and
submit a medical exam form signed by a
physician.
You’ll
complete three phases in the PADI Divemaster
program:
-
Watermanship
and skills assessment
Watermanship and stamina
General diving skills
-
Knowledge
Development
Diving physics
Diving physiology
Diving skills and environment
Supervising students in training
Dive management and control
Dive planning
Emergency assistance plan for Diving emergencies
in the local area
Mapping a local open water site
-
Practical
Application
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.
As
a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to:
- Act
as certified instructional assistant
to PADI Instructors.
- Supervise
participants in PADI experience programs
for uncertified divers.
- Generally
supervise both training and no training
related diving activities by planning,
organizing and directing dives.
- Teach
and certify PADI Skin Divers
- Conduct
the PADI Scuba Review program for certified
divers.
- Enroll
in PADI Instructor level training
Upon
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 and
receive benefits, including the ability to
purchase professional liability insurance (which
may be required to conduct some activities).
Here’s
your chance to share your love of diving with
others – visit Planet Scuba for your first
step towards PADI leadership!
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