Divemaster Course

Cost of Instruction : $500.00 for guests on dive package; $1200 for internship program

Course materials and PADI Divemaster Application fee are not included in cost of course. Because independent study is required for this program candidates need to purchase materials ahead of time, therefore, they are not included in cost of course. The PADI Divemaster video will be presented during the classroom sessions. 2008 Divemaster Application fee: $88.00, payable directly to PADI.

Prerequisites

• Be 18 years of age
• Certified PADI Advanced Open Water (or have equivalent rating)
• Certified PADI Rescue Diver (or have equivalent rating)
• Have completed and logged at least 20 dives (60 dives required for certification)
• Be certified in CPR & First Aid within the last 24 months
• Medical clearance for diving (PADI Medical Form) signed by a physician within 12 months

Equipment
Divemaster candidates are expected to have their own equipment. This includes: mask, fins, snorkel, regulator, alternate air source, BCD with low pressure inflator, weight system, appropriate exposure suit for the environment, timing device and depth gauge (or dive computer), compass, knife/dive tool and an emergency signaling device (whistle, inflatable signal tube).

Training Materials

• PADI Divemaster Manual & Video
• PADI Divemaster Slates
• RDP Table & Wheel version and eRDP (electronic RDP)
• The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
• PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook (for independent study of dive theory)

Independent Study Recommendations

• Read the PADI Divemaster Manual and complete the Knowledge Reviews at the end of each chapter.
• Read and complete the PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook using the Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving as a reference.
• Review instructional manuals for the RDP table and wheel version and eRDP.

During the course candidates will be required to complete the following exercises:

Waterskills and Stamina Exercises

• 400 meter/yard swim
• 15 minute tread water
• 800 meter/yard snorkel swim
• 100 meter/yard inert diver tow

Waterskill Assessment and Development

• Scuba Skills Evaluation (20 basic scuba skills)
• Rescue Evaluation
• Emergency Assistance Plan
• Mapping Exercise
• Equipment Exchange
• DM Conducted Program

Practical Application – Practical Training Exercises

• Certified Divers in Open Water
• Open Water Diver Students in Confined Water
• Open Water Diver Students in Open Water
• Continuing Education Student Divers in Open Water

Independent study is the key to success with this program. Completing the Knowledge Reviews in the manual and study guides in the workbook ahead of time will be extremely helpful. Coming prepared is very important.

Please allow yourself a minimum of 10 days to complete this course.