Are you ready to take the plunge? Do you see yourself waking up everyday to the best job ever? Then become a PADI Divemaster and join the PADI Pro Family!

Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational scuba diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. PADI Divemaster is the prerequisite certification for both the PADI Assistant Instructor and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certifications.

Sounds good, doesn’t it? Come visit our team of experienced instructor to start your Divemaster training and become a PADI professional!

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Doing your PADI Divemaster course here in Thailand has a great deal of extra benefits, firstly you will be amazed at the the quality of diving there is here, the marine life is spectacular, the water is clear and a warm (28+c).

Divemaster course on Phi Phi Island

Our IDC staff have years of teaching experience! "Fun in the sun while learning to be a Pro" training on Phi Phi is simply an excellent adventure; our dive sites have the best marine life second only to the similan islands. Our classrooms are all fitted with air-con so staying cool while it's 36c outside is not a problem. Our dive center is located within a 90 second walk from the main ferry terminal, our dive boats leave at 08:30 for the AM dives and you will be in the water training by 09:00.

After your days training you can relax on the beaches or walk up to view point and overlook the island, Phi Phi has so much to offer, there is a large range of cafes, bars, and restaurant’s all at your disposal.

Divemaster Role

First step on the professional level of the PADI System of diver education
As a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to:

• Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors.
• Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers.
• Generally supervise both training and non training related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives.
• Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers.
• Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers.

Divemaster Course

To qualify for PADI Divemaster training You will need to.

• Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
• Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
• Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI 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 PADI Divemaster.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.

You'll complete three phases in the PADI Dive master program:

Waterman ship and skills assessment:

• Waterman ship and stamina.
• General diving skills.

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.

Practical Application
This involves training activities using various structured training sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions with actual PADI 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 PADI Divemaster program, you will receive a certification card and wall certificate stating this rating. You'll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required to conduct some activities) and access to the PADI-Pro website which has pages of job adverts from all over the world.

The PADI Divemaster course takes a minimum of 3 weeks, we prefer to teach it over 4 to 8 weeks . Depending on your previous experience. we can work around any time scale you have.

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