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PADI

PADI Divemaster

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Theodore J. Molter, Jr

PADI Divemasters have honed their professional-level scuba diving skills and gained dive management and supervision experience. They have become role models for others in the industry. Those who have earned this certificate have learned how to; - Lead guided dives - Assist with scuba classes - Give dive briefings - Conduct refresher training After earning this credential PADI Divemasters can enjoy abundant career opportunities across the globe. They can also continue their instructor journey with the PADI Instructor Development Course. Verify an individual PADI Member’s credential status here: https://bit.ly/PADIProChek. PADI Members must be renewed and authorized to conduct PADI courses and programs.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Mentor other divers
  • Lead guided dives
  • Assist with classes
  • Professional Level Diving
  • Conduct refresher training
  • Give a dive briefing

Issued on

March 26, 2024

Expires on

Does not expire

Earning Criteria

Required

knowledge
Divemaster candidates will be required to successfully complete an independent study element (eLearning time commitment: 8-12 hours).
experience
Divemaster candidates will be required to successfully complete a practical element with their chosen dive shop in order to complete the course.
other
The prerequisites are as follows: Minimum Age: 18. (Divers who are younger than 18 but at least 15 may enroll in the PADI Junior Divemaster program); PADI Rescue Diver certification (or qualifying certification); completion of Emergency First Response® Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months; minimum 40 logged dives; medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months.