divemaster

The PADI Divemaster course is the first level of professional training in recreational diving.

PADI Divemasters are leaders who mentor and motivate others. They help instructors teach scuba courses and have leadership responsibilities.

In the PADI Divemaster course you will learn to be a leader and take charge of diving activities. Through knowledge development sessions, exercises and in-water technique seminars, and through practical assessment, you will develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of diving activities.

Complete eight knowledge development sections.

Pass the Divemaster final exam.

Pass the exercises in the water, workshops and practical evaluations.

Topics and hands-on seminars include:

The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster:

- Supervise diving activities and help with student divers.

- Diver safety and risk management.

- Programs directed by Divemasters and specialized techniques.

- The diving business and your professional career.

- Awareness about the diving environment.

- Organize and direct dives.

- Make a map of an open water diving site.

- Carry out diving briefings.

- Organize a search and recovery project and a deep dive.

- Direct a scuba review and a skin diver course.

- Assist with Discover Scuba Diving programs and guide Discover Local Diving programs.