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Divemaster

£299.00

inc Course materials, branded Clothing and much more

Entering the professional world of scuba diving brings exciting challenges and endless possibilities: There is the chance to explore nature’s fascinating underwater creatures, and the opportunity to share your professional knowledge and experiences with students who want to learn. Scuba diving is quickly becoming one of the most popular sports in the world. Imagine entering a realm that artists can only imagine in their wildest dreams, and on a daily basis! Getting paid to do something you enjoy is something everyone wants to achieve. Professional divers achieve this goal, and are both respected and admired for their hard work and accomplishments. From owning and operating a mainland dive centre or resort, to working, teaching, and travelling across the ocean on a live-aboard dive boat, professional divers get to take part in a wide variety of fun and exciting experiences – both on land and under water. A career with PADI can break you out of a nine-to-five rut, or open the door to adventurous part-time or full-time possibilities.

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Like many careers, PADI dive professionals are envied for the lifestyles they lead. Dive masters schedule and plan dives on yachts, as do Instructors, who also get to teach. Instructor Trainers travel to the world’s most exotic locations, while PADI employees are the eyes and ears of the dive industry.

What do all these people share? They are all diverse individuals who love their jobs. There are endless possibilities and paths are available to take advantage of through PADI, it only takes desire to make it happen. Why not be a role model in your community and get paid for something that you love to do anyway?

As a PADI Member, you are a part of the most successful company in the industry. There are more than 4000 (and growing) PADI Dive Centres and Resorts around the world, and an overwhelming majority of dive operations are PADI Members. At any given time, there are more positions available for PADI leaders than there are dive professionals to fill them. The bottom line is that whatever dive career path you choose, your PADI credentials will get you where you want to go, faster and easier. Contact your local dive centre for more information on becoming a PADI professional diver. PADI has the answers, the choice is yours.

For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI Divemaster program is your first step leadership level in the PADI System of diver education. This rating denotes you as a person who:

Has a high level of personal diving skill.
Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory.
Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities.
Is able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers.

In other words, you’re the cream of the crop and we want you!

As you may know, many PADI Dive masters go on to become PADI Instructors. So, the training and experience you gain through the PADI Divemaster program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator.

As a PADI Divemaster, you'll be qualified to:

Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities, both land and boat based.
Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI Diver programs.

To qualify for PADI Divemaster training, you'll need to:

1.	Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
2.	Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
3.	Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster.
4.	Be at least 18 years old.
5.	Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.

You’ll complete three phases in the PADI Divemaster program:

1.	Waterman ship and skills assessment
	Waterman ship and stamina
	General diving skills

2.	Knowledge Development
	Diving physics
	Diving physiology
	Diving skills and environment
	Supervising students in training
	Dive management and control
	Dive planning
	Emergency assistance plan for Diving emergencies in the local area
	Mapping a local open water site

3.	Practical Application
	This involves training activities using various structured training sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions with actual PADI programs. These training sessions enable you to gain practical experience as an instructional assistant and a supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide.

As a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to:

1.	Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors.
2.	Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers.
3.	Generally supervise both training and no training related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives.
4.	Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
5.	Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers.
6.	Enrol in PADI Instructor level training

Upon successfully completing the PADI Divemaster program, you’ll receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You’ll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required to conduct some activities).

Here’s your chance to share your love of diving with others – if you’re leadership material!

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