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PADI Divemaster Course

Why take this course?
This course is for the discerning diver who wishes to take the first step into Professional Diving as a PADI Divemaster. It is the stepping stone towards PADI Instructor levels. You will become knowledgeable in all areas of diver training and care. Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. You will be able to carry out Scuba Reviews and conduct several other PADI programs. After additional training be able to teach the Emergency First Aid Course.

Who can take this course?

Anyone who is a Rescue Diver (or equivalent level from another organisation), h
Have an up to date First Aid Certificate (within last 2 years) is
Must be minimum of 18 years of age. Have a minimum of 20 dives to start the course.
You will also need to submit medical clearance to dive from a Medical Practitioner which must be current within last 12 months.

How long does it take?
Our Divemaster course is run on an Internship basis and takes between 2-6 months to complete.
We do also run Personally tailored Divemaster program schedules over a shorter period.

ALL COURSE DATES ARE AVAILABLE HERE (pdf. download)

What's involved ?

There are 12 Knowledge Development sessions including home study beforehand.
During the program you will learn leadership skills to an exemplary level and aptitude.
You will complete a skills circuit covering the 20 Open Water Diver skills to a satisfactory level.
You will need to attend at least five Confined Water dive sessions and six Open Water dive sessions.
There are several waterskills and stamina exercises involving swimming, snorkelling, floating and towing another diver. There is also a scuba equipment exchange to be completed underwater with another diver and a map of a local dive. You will also be required to complete a diver rescue showing a good level of skill and aptitude.

How much will it cost?

£395
You will also receive the Divemaster Training Pack, which includes the following: Divemaster Manual,The Encyclopaedia of Diving, Diving Knowledge Workbook, Divemaster DVD, Divemaster slates, Cordura Compartmented Briefcase, Go-Pro Product, Divemaster Application & Agreement, Set of Divemaster Slates, Discover Scuba Diving Cue Card, Divemaster Badge, CD containing Divemaster-led Programs

Are there any Extra~Hidden Costs?

None other than lake entry fees, boat fees, and air fills.
If you do not have the following you will need to purchase these:- ERDP Electronic Redreational Diver Planner, PADI Wheel.
On completion of the course we will make your application to PADI as a Divemaster. Your joining fees to PADI are approx £80 per annum.
You are required at this level to have all your own dive equipment however we can assist with equipment hire if necessary.

DIVE MACHINE
Unit 11, Orchard Business Centre, Sanderson Way, Tonbridge, Kent. TN91QF
Tel: 01732-773553 email:robert@divemachine.co.uk Web: www.divemachine.co.uk

Last Updated : 17 June, 2008

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