PADI Divemaster Certification

Share your passion for scuba diving by becoming a PADI Divemaster. As a divemaster you'll supervise scuba diving activities and assist with scuba classes. PADI Divemaster is the first step in your diving career.

Academic

To earn your Divemaster rating, you will complete a series of knowledge development sessions, water skill workshops and hands-on assessments for the following:

• The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
• Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
• Scuba diver safety and risk management
• Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
• Business of diving and your career
• Awareness of the dive environment
• Scuba gear setup and management
• Mapping an open water site
• Conducting dive briefings
• Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
• Conducting PADI ReActivate scuba refresher and skin diver course
• Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs

Prerequisites & Requirements

• Age Requirement- 18 years or older
• Course Prerequisites- Rescue Diver, 40 logged dives, CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months, medical clearance to dive
• Time Commitment- Approximately 50 hours