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Divemaster
Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working
closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone
your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops
your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and
assist instructors with student divers.
What can PADI Divemasters do?
Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts
and at exotic resort locations
Assist PADI Instructors with students
Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences
Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an
Emergency First Response Instructor course.
What do I need to start?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification
from another training organization
PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another
training organization.
Medical clearance signed by a physician
20 logged dives
18 years old
What will I do?
Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study
sessions
Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
An internship or series of practical training exercises
How long will it take?
Two weeks - three months
What materials are needed?
Divemaster
Training Package
Divemaster Video
Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Diving Knowledge Workbook
PADI Instructor Manual
Log Book
How
much does it cost?
$300
