DIVEMASTER
The PADI Divemaster is the first "professional" level in the PADI system and is designed to develop leadership skills. The importance of the PADI Divemaster to the overall PADI training program to each individual PADI Instructor cannot be overstated. The rating of the Divemaster denotes:
- Has a high level of personal skill.
- Has instructor's level knowledge of diving theory.
- Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities.
- Is able to assume training a role of responsibility for the welfare of other divers in his charge.
Divemasters will go on to become PADI Instructors and it is the expedition and training gained through the PADI Divemaster course that will shape their ability and attitude as professional diving educators. The goals of the PADI Divemaster training are to:
- Enable the candidate to organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities both land and boat based.
- Enable the candidate to effectively act as an instructional assistant to Teaching status PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
- Develop the theoretical diving knowledge of candidates to a level sufficient to become an Instructor.
- Encourage and prepare candidates for instructor-level training.
You'll complete 3 phases in the PADI Divemaster program:
1. Watermanship and Skills Assessment:
- Watermanship 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 expedition 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 :
- Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI instructors
- Supervise participants in PADI expedition programs for uncertified divers
- Generally supervise both training and no training related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives
- Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
- Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers
- 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)
Course Prerequisites
- PADI Advanced Open Water or qualifying certification.
- PADI Rescue Diver or qualifying certification. If entering with an equivalent certification then the candidate must submit proof of first aid and CPR training within the past 24 months. If a candidate with an equivalent certification demonstrates poor or inadequate performance during the diver rescue assessment then they must complete a PADI Rescue Diver course.
- Completed and logged at least 20 dives as documented in your personal logbook.
- Submit a medical clearance for diving signed by a physician attesting to fitness to dive current within the previous 12 months.
- Submit proof of EFR Primary (CPR) and Secondary (first aid) training (or other qualifying CPR/first aid training) within the last 24 months.
Course Price
- Php50,000.00
Duration
- 21 Days
Course Description
- Become a professional and take responsibility for others by experiencing the challenge and adventure of the PADI Divemaster Course
- At Sea World Dive Center we’ve developed two options for you to complete your training. Either way this unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of a dive store and work with an experienced instructor in a busy dive shop should not be missed
- This is probably one of the biggest step you’ll take in diver education and we treat the course accordingly
- The course emphasis is on attitude and a willingness to learn and help others to learn Epaving the way for Instructor level training
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