Structure of the PADI Divemaster Course

The program involves three parts:

• Expert level scuba diving theory which covers all important topics including physics, physiology, decompression theory, scuba diving equipment, and other related concepts.
• Scuba skills and ‘watermanship’ exercises
• Practical Training, where you join Sail Rock Divers staff assisting with real divers

In-water skills and stamina exercises include completing

• 100m tired diver tow – both divers in full equipment/push or tow
• 400m swim – (in one go, with no stops, no swimming aids)
• 800m swim (no overhand strokes) with mask, snorkel, and fins
• 15-minute tread water
• Rescue evaluation
• General diving skills
• Developing the 24 Open Water Diver skills to demonstration quality.
  
  

As a PADI Divemaster you will be able to:

• Lead dive trips and tours
• Act as a certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors
• Teach skills in the pool under the direct supervision of an Instructor
• Conduct the PADI ReActivate program for certified divers
• Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
• Teach Snorkeling skills
• Generally supervise both training and no training related diving activities by planning, organizing, and directing dives
• Enroll in the PADI Diving Instructor level training
  
  

Prerequisites

• Certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
• Be a minimum of 18 years old
• Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months
• Completed Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months
• Have a minimum of 40 logged dives. (If you do not currently have 40 logged dives we offer any additional dives at no additional cost)
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What’s included:

• Divemaster eLearning (details below)
• Unlimited diving during your course
• Breakfast, lunch & drinks on boat dives
• Sail Rock Divers T-Shirt & Mask Strap
• Equipment Rental – we will provide BCD, regulator, tanks, and weights.  As a Divemaster candidate, you would be expected to have a minimum of mask, snorkel, and fins. You will also need to have a cutting device, SMB, and other items that are required.
• 10% – 15% discount on selection dive equipment
• Discounted Accommodation (if required)
• Divemaster Course duration 3 – 4 weeks