Divemaster

Divemasters essentially are the people who make the dive industry work. The Divemaster course is where you will really prove yourself as a dive professional, escorting students, helping with instruction, leading guided dives for certified divers and, just as importantly, helping with the 'behind the scenes' side of a dive operation that most people don’t even realise exists.

You’ll learn instructor level theory, work with real and simulated students, escort qualified divers on underwater tours, conduct Discover Scuba Diving sessions and Scuba Reviews, and give people hints, tips and pointers on how to improve their own diving. Once qualified you can help with scuba instruction and lead qualified divers anywhere in the world.

Job opportunities are out there for good Divemasters – and the UK produces probably the finest around. You’ll also for the first time, become a professional member of PADI.

• Cost
• £400 including course materials, and kit hire.
• Certification and annual renewal fees must be paid directly to PADI.
• To work as a Divemaster in the UK you will also need an annual HSE certification of medical fitness to dive, which must be arranged and paid for separately.

• Minimum Age
• 18 years old

• Duration
• The Divemaster course is conducted using a personalised schedule, designed to suit you and the pace at which you want to progress.

• Prerequisites
• You will need to be a certified Rescue Diver, with a current First Aid & CPR qualification.
• At least 20 dives to start the course and a minimum of 60 dives to complete, showing experience in deep, Nitrox, night diving and underwater navigation.