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PADI Divemaster



                                                                            
Successful completion of the PADI Divemaster course will allow you to assist in training and be prepared to lead certified divers.  Once you have completed the divemaster course you will have accomplished skills of a professional level.  Upon completion of the divemaster course you will be prepared to move forward in your training in the assistant instructor (AI) course or the instructor development course (IDC).


There are six sections of the divemaster course:
  • Complete knowledge development
  • Complete water skills exercises
  • Complete the dive skills workshops
  • Complete practical application skills
  • Complete divemaster conducted program workshops
  • Complete practical assessments
The Divemaster course is conducted by our Course Director.  Your instructor will meet with you to guide you through the process, scheduling a program that best suits each student.  We run the Divemaster course 3 to 4 times a year based on the Instructor Course schedule.

The prerequisites for the Divemaster program include being certified as a PADI rescue diver or equivalent, have 40+ logged dives, have current CPR training, be 18 years of age and have a certified medical. You are also required to have the following items in addition to your basic diving equipment:
Required Equipment:
  • Compass
  • Underwater timing device
  • Exposure protection
  • Whistle or other signaling device
  • Knife or Diver's tool
  • Divemaster Crew Pak
There are several items listed below that are recommended but are not required:

  • Current editions of Open Water, Advanced, and Rescue Manuals.
  • Diving Knowledge Workbook 
Included: tanks, weights, classroom, pool, & OW training.
Not included: PADI Pro's annual Divemaster fee 

Cost: $600 (Course) + $424.30 (DM Crewpack) + $163 (eLearning)

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PADI Divemaster

Cost:
$ 600.00
Divemaster Course (Does not include materials)