1. The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, water skills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include:

   • The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster

   • Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers

   • Diver safety and risk management

   • Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills

   • Business of diving and your career

   • Awareness of the dive environment

   • Dive setup and management

   • Mapping an open water site

   • Conducting dive briefings

   • Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive

   • Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course

• Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs

Prerequisites: Rescue Diver, 40 logged dives, CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months, medical clearance to dive

Minimum age: 18 years or older