This is a question the Scuba Dive Online team are asked almost daily. The word “Divemaster” itself conjures up a vision of a leader, a mentor, and an expert. These are all qualities a Divemaster will acquire during PADI’s first professional level diving course, considered one of the most rewarding and comprehensive diving courses offered in the world.
When do I know I am ready to become a Divemaster?
I knew I was ready after completing my PADI Rescue Course. I realized that I was no longer nervous and relying on an Instructor to control every part of my dive. I had a new skillset and outlook on diving which made me more independent. Moreover, I could not stop sharing stories of my diving adventures and wanting more.
If you are feeling the same way I did, dreaming of your next dive, and driven to be the best diver you can be, then now is the time to start. PADI Divemasters are divers just like you who have decided to take their diving to a professional level.
Why should I become a PADI Divemaster?
To share your passion with others and introduce them to the wonders of the underwater world. You will guide divers on adventures beyond belief.
To live the dream and earn money doing something you love. This may be working full-time on a tropical paradise island or working part-time as a certified assistant at a local dive centre in your hometown. Either way, how many people can say they are passionate about their job?
To dive like a Pro by knowing your stuff. During your PADI Divemaster course you will fine tune your diving skills to demonstration level, increase your diving knowledge through dive theory and knowledge development sessions and attend numerous workshops and hands on practical assessments. By the end of your course, you will be ready to take on professional responsibilities and be a role model to other divers.
What can I do as a PADI Divemaster?
As previously mentioned, as a PADI Divemaster you will be a leader, a mentor and an expert who motivates and cares for other divers and the underwater environment.
Your duties will include:
- Supervising diving activities and leading guided dives
- Assisting PADI Instructors with their dive courses.
- Conducting dive briefings.
- Managing the logistics of a dive boat and dive site.
- Conducting refresher training through the PADI ReActivate programme.
- Conducting skin diver (advanced snorkeler) courses.
- Assisting in Discover Scuba Diving programmes.
- Leading Discover Local Diving programmes.
- Leading environmental activities such as underwater clean-ups.
- Teaching these non-diving PADI Specialty courses: Equipment Specialist, Coral Reef Conservation, Project AWARE Specialist, Digital Underwater Photographer, Emergency Oxygen Provider.
You will also be a Torchbearer for the underwater environment. By sharing your knowledge with others and encouraging good diving habits divers will be inspired by your practices.
How do I become a PADI Divemaster?
Becoming a PADI Divemaster takes dedication, commitment, and passion. To begin your Divemaster course, you will need to meet the following requirements:
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and Rescue Diver certified (or equivalent).
- Minimum 18 years old.
- 40 logged scuba dives.
- Completed an Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care certification course (or qualifying course) within the past 24 months.
- Medically cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months.
During the course you will learn everything you need to start you on your professional path. You will learn how to work at a dive centre, how to guide certified divers, conduct divemaster programmes such as the ReActivate for divers who need to refresh their skills and the skin diver (advanced snorkeler) course which you can teach and certify. You will learn to assist PADI instructors on their courses and help with student divers as well as fine tuning your own diving skills with workshops. Taking part in practical applications such as deep and rescue scenarios, search and recovery, dive site set-up and management, mapping projects and dive briefings are great experience for when you qualify as a divemaster and start your career.
Introducing the new PADI Divemaster eLearning!
With Scuba Dive Online, you can begin your journey to becoming a PADI professional today. We are offering the “brand new” PADI Divemaster eLearning. This includes all the knowledge development sections and exams which you can complete from you home. Plus, as an added bonus, we will give you unlimited access to our unique online live face-to-face Divemaster Theory presentations during your course. You will be more than ready by the time you are able to complete the diving sections.
FREE “Introduction to Divemaster”.
Still not sure if it is for you? This free introduction to the course explains how to become and thrive as a PADI Divemaster. To obtain your free introduction, contact the Scuba Dive Online team and we will send you a digital code via email. This will explain, using some of the Divemaster eLearning topics, what to expect.
Are you ready to begin your journey to PADI Divemaster?
Don’t forget, at Scuba Dive Online we can provide your PADI Divemaster eLearning at a special “covid” price. We also give you free live online presentations to enhance your learning experience, preparing you for when you are able to complete the in-water sections of your course. What are you waiting for? Start your professional journey today!