This is the first professional qualification that is offered in the PADI system of diver education. This highly respected qualification is recognize all over the world and is the first step in becoming a PADI professional
PADI dive professionals are envied for the lifestyles they lead. Dive masters schedule and plan dives on yachts, working, teaching and traveling across the ocean on live-aboard dive boats. Professional divers get to take part in a wide variety of fun and exciting experiences - both on land and under water. A career with PADI can break you out of a nine-to-five rut, or open the door to adventurous part-time or full-time possibilities.
For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI Dive master course is your first step in the leadership level in the PADI system of 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 ma know, many PADI Dive masters go on to become PADI Instructors. So the training and experience you gain through the PADI Dive master program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level educator.
As a PADI Dive master you'll be qualified to:
Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving
activities, both land and boat based
Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI Diver courses
Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers
Teach and certify PADI skin divers
Conduct the PADI scuba review program for certified divers
Enroll in PADI Instructor level training
You'll complete three phases in the PADI Dive master course:
1. Water man ship and skills
assessment
Water man ship 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 using various structured training sessions, simulated
scenarios and internship sessions with actual PADI courses. 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 under water guide
Upon successfully completing the PADI Dive master course, you'll receive your certification card and wall certificate denoting 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)
Here's your chance to share your love of diving with others - if you're leadership material. If you would like to book onto a course or would like more information then please
