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Dive Master

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Professional Divemaster

Divemaster's are a special breed of people, they are:

  • Fun loving
  • Energetic
  • Exciting
  • Adventurous
  • Empathetic to others needs
  • Safety conscious
  • Fit
  • Experienced
  • Possess a high level of dive knowledge
  • Can tell the difference between a down or upstream second stage
  • Can repair minor gear problems on the spot

Today's Divemaster needs all these qualities and more.

Gone are the days when just about anyone with the money and time to complete a few dive programs, could hop onto the bandwagon and become a Divemaster.

We require professionals who act appropriately and assist our clients in the pursuit of their dive experience. Customers today demand a lot more from diving professionals, simply not to give assistance when you get in or out of the boat or to check C cards!

Divemaster's need to cater for all divers needs and wants, not only in the water or on the dive deck, even well after the dive is long over.

Divemaster's are special people!

This rating denotes you as a person who:

  • Has a high level of personal diving skill.
  • Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory.
  • Has significant training to assist an instructor during training sessions.
  • Ability to assume responsibilities that benefits the welfare of divers.

In other words, you're the cream of the crop and we want you!

 As you may know, many PADI Divemaster's go on to become PADI Instructors. So, the training and experience you gain through the Divemaster program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator. Your Pro-Dive Central Coast Divemaster program brings you to the first level of professional diving.

During this program you will learn how to deal with divers, organise and participate in well-planned dives, assist clients with all their needs and make them want to come back to you, every time they think about diving.

You'll complete three phases in the PADI Divemaster program:

Waterman ship Skills assessment

  1. Waterman ship and stamina
  2. General diving skills

Knowledge Development-

  1. Diving physics
  2. Diving physiology
  3. Diving skills and environment
  4. Supervising students in training
  5. Dive management and control
  6. Dive planning Emergency assistance plan for Diving emergencies in the local area
  7. Mapping a local open water dive site

Practical Application-

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.

As an instructional assistant

The Divemaster who can organise divers into groups and skill classes is an essential tool for the instructor, this allows smooth flowing transitions between client enjoyment and diver safety. Their training starts early with the emphasis on safety and client satisfaction.

For this reason alone not every diver is prepared to cater to every divers whims, look after their clients the way the client expects and deserves.

As a PADI Divemaster you will be able to:

  • Act as a certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors.
  • Supervise participants in PADI programs for uncertified divers.
  • Supervise both training and non training related dive activities by planning, organising and directing dives.
  • Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers.
  • Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers.
  • Enrol in PADI Instructor level training

The new Divemaster course focuses upon the business of scuba diving and now really emphasises how a professional Divemaster can now make a decent living out of scuba diving.

To qualify for Pro-Dive Divemaster training, you'll need to:

  1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.
  2. Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver.
  3. Have completed at least two PADI specialties
  4. Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to enter into PADI Divemaster training.
  5. Completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in Night, Deep and Navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster.
  6. Be at least 18 years old at start of course.
  7. Be in good physical condition for diving
  8. Submit a medical exam form signed by a physician within 12 months.

Upon successful completion the PADI Divemaster program, you will receive your prestigious PADI Divemaster certification card and a great looking wall certificate to hang up for everyone to see, denoting this rating.

Join our growing team-

You too will also become eligible for application as a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase Professional Liability insurance (which is required to conduct some diving activities). I

If you feel you are just such a person, phone Bob to arrange an appointment to discuss your desire to become a Professional Divemaster, maybe get out of the rat race into a part time career that you will really enjoy.


Professional Online scuba diving store retailing Scuba diving and spearfishing equipment with Australia wide sales. We stock scuba diving equipment and dive accessories from Mares,Tusa and Aquanaut. Located on the NSW Central Coast, Pro-Dive offer you value for money, escorted local and international scuba diving holidays. For more information please call our store on 61+2 4389 3483 or BY EMAIL

 

           

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