For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI Divemaster program is your first step 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, in other words, you’re the cream of the crop and we want you!. As you may know, many PADI Divemasters go on to become PADI Instructors. So, the training and experience you gain through the PADI Divemaster program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator.

To help shape you into a Dive Professional, PADI has developed the PADI Divemaster Crew-Pak and various other material. To qualify for PADI Divemaster training, you'll need to be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent, be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent, and have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training. Completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster, be at least 18 years old and be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.

As a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to, act as certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors, supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers, generally supervise both training and no training related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives, teach and certify PADI Skin Divers, conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers and enroll in PADI Instructor level training.

Upon successfully completing the PADI Divemaster program, you’ll receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You’ll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits.

Price: £450 (Course Time Varible)