The divemaster is the first professional level of leadership in diving, which means it allows you to work officially in diving.

The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of diving activities. Through knowledge development sessions, in-water exercises and skills workshops, and practical assessment, you'll develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of diving activities. Topics and workshops include:

• The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster

• Supervise diving activities and assist with diving students

• Diver safety and risk management

• Divemaster-led programs and specialized techniques

• The diving business and your professional career

• Diving environmental awareness

• Organize and direct dives

• Make a map of an open water dive site

• Conduct diving briefings

• Organize a search and recovery project and a deep dive

• Conduct a scuba review and skin diver course

• Assist with Discover Scuba Diving programs and guide Discover Local Diving programs

Course prerequisites
Rescue Diver, 40 logged dives, CPR and first aid certification within 24 months, medical clearance to dive

Duration: 2 weeks