The PADI Divemaster course is the first step in your development as a diving professional. The Divemaster course fulfils a dual purpose – to prepare you to organize and lead dives as well as serve as an educational assistant and to prepare you for your further development toward becoming a diving instructor. In the Divemaster course we lay the foundation for your entire professional career in diving – what better place to do such a course than a PADI Career Development Center.
The theory of the course is split in two segments. The first part is addressing the role of a Divemaster in activities relating to training and exploration dives. This part is supported by the required “PADI Divemaster Manual” and the “PADI Divemaster video”. During your course you work intensively with the PADI Instructor Manual. You are recommended to have a personal copy of the manual. The knowledge obtained in this segment is tested in three theory exams. The other theory segment addresses your knowledge of diving theory. The subjects are physics, physiology, decompression theory and dive tables, diving equipment and diving skills and environment. This part of your training is supported by the required “Advanced Theory for Recreational Divers” manual, as well as the “PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook”.
The practical part of the course is split in three segments - a (reasonable) test of your stamina and rescue skills, development of your demonstration skills and preparation for your role as a Divemaster. For each aspect, several sessions in the pool and in the open water are conducted.
The duration of your Divemaster course depends on your level of preparation. If you studied (and completely understood) the theory before you arrive, you can probably complete all required segments in as little as five to six days. If you want to integrate the development of your theoretical knowledge with the practical aspects of the course, you should plan nine days to complete the program. However – don’t forget the importance of your Divemaster course for your career in diving – it is better to take it a bit slower and develop your knowledge and skills in a thorough manner. At the College we can provide the flexibility to adapt to the course schedule of your choice.
To participate in a Divemaster course, you must have logged at least 20 dives (certification will have to wait until you have 60 dives logged), have a CPR and first aid diploma that is no older than 2 years and you must be certified as a Rescue Diver, or have an equivalent certification such as CMAS 2 star diver). If you are in doubt that you fulfill the entry requirements, you can contact us.
The College can offer complete flexibility for the scheduling of your course. You can opt for half or full days, do several days of training without taking a break or take your course one day at a time. Learning is a personal experience and you should opt for a schedule that fits your needs. The current prices for our courses and services are found in the latest version of our brochure.
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