PADI Divemaster
£1,500
Becoming a PADI Divemaster comes with numerous benefits, both personally and professionally:
Advanced diving skills: As a Divemaster, you'll refine your diving abilities to a professional level, including mastering advanced techniques like deep diving, underwater navigation, and search and recovery.
Leadership and supervision skills: You'll gain leadership experience by guiding and supervising other divers during training sessions and dive trips, enhancing your ability to manage groups effectively.
Knowledge expansion: The Divemaster course includes comprehensive training in dive theory, marine life, dive safety, and environmental awareness, deepening your understanding of the underwater world.
Career opportunities: Becoming a Divemaster opens up various career paths in the diving industry, such as working as a dive guide, instructor assistant, or even starting your own dive shop.
Teaching opportunities: While not a teaching certification itself, becoming a Divemaster is often a stepping stone toward becoming a scuba diving instructor, allowing you to share your passion for diving with others.
Networking: You'll have the chance to connect with other diving professionals and enthusiasts, both locally and internationally, expanding your social and professional network within the diving community.
Personal fulfilment: For many, the journey to becoming a Divemaster is incredibly rewarding on a personal level, offering opportunities for adventure, exploration, and connection with the underwater world.
Environmental stewardship: PADI emphasizes environmental conservation and responsibility, and as a Divemaster, you'll be encouraged to promote sustainable diving practices and contribute to marine conservation efforts.
Overall, becoming a PADI Divemaster not only enhances your diving skills and knowledge but also opens doors to exciting career opportunities and fosters a deeper connection to the underwater environment.
Duration
4-5 weeks, working 5 days per week.
Pre-requisites
Be a PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization).
Have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (or qualifying first aid and CPR training from another organization) course completion within the past 24 months.
Course requirements
Be at least 18 years old
Have a fit-to-dive medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
Have logged at least 40 dives before the course, and get to 60 dives to complete the course.