Aim
The PADI Divemaster program is the first rung on the leadership ladder in the PADI System of diver education. The 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 a PADI Divemaster you will be qualified 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, organising and directing dives.
* Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers.
* Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers.
* Conduct the Skin Diving Skills segment.
* Enrol in PADI Instructor level training.
 
Description
The course encompasses such skills as watermanship, skill evaluation, problem solving, rescues, academic work and underwater mapping.
Cost
Come in and see us for prices.
Age
18 years and over
The three phases of the PADI Divemaster program:
Knowledge Development
Dive planning,  Dive management
Supervising students,  Diving physics
Dive physiology,  Diving equipment
Diving skills and the environment,  Emergency assistance plan
Recreational dive planning    
       
Watermanship and skills assessment 
400 metre swim,  15 minute water tread 
800 metre snorkel,  100 metre diver tow
Skill evaluation,  Rescue assessment
Equipment exchange,   Underwater map
       
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 supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a co-ordinator and as an underwater guide.
 
Equipment Required
PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook
PADI Encyclopedia
RDP Table - Metric
RDP Wheel - Metric 
PADI Confined Water Cue Cards
PADI Open Water Cue Cards 
   
It is also recommended that you have the following materials:
PADI Open Water Manual
PADI Adventures in Diving Manual
PADI Equipment Care and Maintenance
PADI Rescue Manual
PADI Dive Computers and Decompression
PADI Instructor Manual
   
Location
Moby Dick's Dive Centre, QEII Pool & Various locations around the Marlborough Sounds
Prerequisites
Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
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 deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster
Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam signed by a physician prior to any in-water activities
At the time of certification, have current training in CPR
At the time of certification, have current training in First Aid
 
For more info on the course or to find out the dates available please contact us.