DIVE
MASTER

Become a PADI professional, and the best Scuba Diver you can be!

The PADI Divemaster course is your first level of professional training. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you’ll fine-tune your dive skills, like perfecting the effortless hover, and refine your rescue skills so you anticipate and easily solve common problems. You’ll gain dive knowledge, management and supervision abilities so you become a role model to divers everywhere.

As a PADI Divemaster, you’ll lead others as you supervise scuba diving activities and assist with diver training. Whether you want to work at a faraway dive destination or close to home at a local dive shop, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you. PADI Divemasters are respected dive professionals who are aligned with the largest and most respected dive organization in the world – PADI.

A 5-PART PROCESS ARE:

KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT – With a combination of instructor-led and self-study modules, you will learn all about the standards and procedures of being a dive professional.  Your knowledge of dive-related physics, physiology and environmental systems and practices will be enhanced, and you will gain a full understanding of why diving is taught and run the way it is today.

SKILLS DEVELOPMENT – A Dive Professional is expected to have excellent dive skills, and therefore a major component of a Divemaster program is the development of these skills to demonstration standard.

PRACTICAL SESSIONS – Divemasters are leaders in the industry, running dives, and making sure everyone has a good time.  You will learn skills such as effective dive planning, briefings, set up and management of dive sites, and also practice scenarios where those skills and your in-water skills could be put to the test.

WORKSHOPS – There are various programs that a Divemaster can run.  In a series of workshops, you will prepare to run these programs for customers, giving you a chance to hone your skills in specific areas.

COURSE ASSISTANCE – Divemasters often take on the role of a teaching assistant for Instructors with students undergoing training.  By practicing this role, you can ensure that you are fully prepared for course that you assist on.

Course outline (subject to change depends on the weather or other reasons)

PRE-REQUISITES

• Minimum age to take the PADI Divemaster course is 18 years old.
• PADI Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent) is required to enroll in the Divemaster course
• You must hold a current First Aid certificate to enroll in the PADI Divemaster course
• A Diving Medical, valid within the last 12 months is required to participate in the PADI Divemaster course.
• Minimum 40 logged dives are required to start your Divemaster course (60 dives required to finish)
• A full set of your own personal Scuba Diving equipment is required to join the Aquatic Adventures PADI Divemaster course. If you do not own a full set of equipment, CONTACT US to find out options and offers available to help you get the missing items and start your course.

FEES

• AUD $1500.00 (materials are not included)