Are you ready to join the ranks of the Professionals?
The Scuba Schools' PADI Divemaster course is the most sought after program of training in
dive leadership in the world today.
The PADI
Divemaster course is designed to train qualified individuals as dive supervisors. Divemasters are in demand worldwide by
diving resorts where they oversee general diving activities and serve as an underwater guides. As the sport diving gains popularity,
the demand for the PADI Divemaster is rapidly expanding and with this increase, the value of Divemaster training is readily
apparent.
The importance of the Divemaster
program to the sport of diving cannot be overstated. The rating denotes an individual who has a high level of personal diving
skill, has instructor level knowledge of diving theory, has had significant training in how to assist other divers, and is
able to assume a role of responsibility for the welfare of other divers in his or her charge.
The course consists of three phases:
- Personal
watermanship and scuba skills development.
- Knowledge Development: expand your
knowledge of diving theory and practice.
- Practical application: assists Instructors
and Divemasters in teaching dive classes and in supervising groups of divers.
The
Divemaster Course is a prerequisite to the PADI Instructor rating and hence the course aims to shape the diver's ability
and attitude as professional diving educators.
The
goals of Divemaster training are to:
- Enable the Divemaster to organize,
conduct and supervise recreational diving activities.
- Enable the Divemaster to
effectively act as an instructional assistant.
- Develop the theoretical diving
knowledge of the Divemaster to instructor level.
The Scuba Schools' Divemaster
Course is enjoyable, deeply rewarding and a has lasting consequence on the safety of diving in general. Our goal at Scuba
Schools is to produce a Divemaster who is confident and competent in his or her abilities and who is ready to take over a
leadership role in the diving industry. Academic Requirements:
In the Divemaster Course
you will develop your knowledge of diving in the areas of diver supervision, physics, physiology, equipment, skills &
environment and the Recreational Dive Planner through self study. Your tutor will guide you through the self study materials
in preparation for the diving activities. After completion of the academics you will join one of our professional instructors
for completion of the diving activities. During the water training sessions your instructor will again review the material.
Finally, you will complete written examination necessary for certification.
Dive Requirements:
The Divemaster Course requires
a minimum of six weekends, as well as some evenings of pool exercises.
You can begin the Divemaster course at any time.
