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Do you have a deep and abiding passion for diving? Or, do you merely love it with all of your heart? If so, you should consider doing what you love for a living; that’s right be paid to do what you love: become a PADI Divemaster. When you Join the Tribe™ by becoming a PADI Divemaster, you align yourself with the largest and most respected dive tribe in the world—that of PADI Professionals. These are PADI Divemasters and Instructors sharing a passion for diving and an active concern for the health of the world’s underwater habitats.

Looking for the first step in working withscuba as a career? Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. PADI Divemaster is the prerequisite certification for both the PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certifications.

THE FUN PART

As a PADI Divemaster in addition to leading dive trips and assisting a PADI Instructor with students, you are also able to teach a selection of courses and programs such as:

  • PADI Skin Diver course and PADI Discover Snorkeling program
  • Conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving experience
  • Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program
  • Conduct the PADI Seal Team Skin Diver Specialist AquaMission
  • If qualified as a Discover Scuba Diving Leader, independently conduct the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program.
  • Earn the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Instructor rating to be able to teach the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty.
  • Teach Emergency First Response courses after successfully completing an Emergency First Response Instructor course.

WHAT YOU LEARN

During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems as well as help others improve their aptness for scuba. You put this knowledge into action through a structured internship or series of practical training exercises.You are primed to supervise both training and non-training-related activities by planning, organizing and directing dives

As you progress through your Divemaster course, you will expand your diving knowledge, hone you skills and increase your confidence. Then, as a PADI Divemaster, you’ll use these attributes to lead, mentor and motivate other divers and experience the joy of seeing them transformed by the majesty of the aquatic realm.

LEARNING MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED

The PADI DIVEMASTER CREW PACK includes:

  • PADI PRO Bag
  • PADI Divemaster Manual
  • Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) and instructions for use booklet
  • The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
  • Diving Knowledge Workbook
  • Divemaster Slates
  • PADI Divemaster Video
  • Instructor Guides for the programs that may be conducted by PADI Divemasters.
    • Discover Scuba Diving
    • Discover Snorkeling/Skin Diver Course
    • Scuba Review/Discover Local Diving

For all your learning materials and equipment, contact FLOAT N FLAG. Otherwise, you can sign up today online.

THE SCUBA GEAR YOU USE

You use all the basic scuba equipment and some scuba accessories such as a dive slate, dive knife, compass, dive watch, etc.

It is highly recommended that you own all of your own scuba equipment, as familiarity with personal gear improves general scuba diving skills.

PREREQUISITES

To take this course, you must be:

  • 18 years old
  • A PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organisation)
  • An Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (or qualifying first aid and CPR training from another organisation) course completion within the past 24 months.
  • Have at least 40 dives to begin the course and 60 for certification
  • Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement (PDF) signed by a physician within the last 12 months.

YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE

Now that you have ventured into the professional realm of diving you have many options to pursue. Why not try your hand at instructing a photography course or becomingan EFR trainer or set your sights on the IDC for Open Water Students. There are many avenues to drift through in the PADI dive community. Fostering new divers as a PADI Divemaster is the first rung on this exciting ladder. Apprentice, foster, assist, train and discern where you would like to go next.

For more information about this or other PADI courses have a chat with one of the FLOAT N FLAG Team members.

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