For those of you looking to join the leaders in diver education, look no further. The Divemaster program is your first step leadership level in diver education. This rating denotes you as a person who:
Has a high level of personal
diving skill. Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory. Has had significant
training in how to assist an instructor during training activities. Is able
to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers.
As you may know, many Divemasters go on to become Instructors. So, the training
and experience you gain through the Divemaster program helps shape your abilities
and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator.
As a Divemaster, you'll be qualified to:
1. Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities, both land
and boat based.
2. Assist Instructors in conducting Diver programs.
To qualify for Divemaster training, you'll need to:
1. Be certified as a Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
2. Be certified as a Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
3. Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry
into
Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives
with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a
Divemaster.
4. Be at least 18 years old.
5. Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form
signed by a physician.
You’ll complete
three phases in the 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 programs. These training
sessions enable you to gain practical experience as an instructional assistant
and a supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a coordinator and
as an underwater guide.
Upon successfully completing the Divemaster program, you’ll receive
a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You’ll
also become a member of a wordwide diver training organization and receive
benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance
(which may be required to conduct some activities).
This 50 hour course includes:
Divemaster Crew Pak
8 Academic Training Sessions
5 Pool Sessions
2 Open Water Training Sessions
8 Internship Sessions With Instructors
Because this is a demanding course, the schedule varies depending on your
needs.
Divemaster Course
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