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Divemaster
Recommended Hours: 50 hours (based on a class
of six candidates)
Who is a Divemaster?
The dive community expects
several characteristics of an individual with the
Divemaster rating.
These include:
Exemplary diving skills.
Rescue skills.
Professional-level knowledge of dive theory.
Competence as a certified assistant.
Dive management and supervision abilities.
Ethical role model behavior.
Enthusiasm and fun.
Course Prerequisites
To qualify to enter the
Divemaster course, an individual must:
1. Be certified as a RESCUE DIVER from any
training organization
2. Have completed and logged at least 20
dives as documented by the individuals
personal log book.
3. Be at least 18 years old at the start of
Divemaster training.
4. Submit, to the instructor, medical
clearance for diving signed by a physician, attesting
to fitness to
dive. The medical clearance must be current within the
previous 12 months.
5. Submit proof of Emergency First Response
Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care
(First
Aid) training.
Knowledge Development
Module consists of 12 topics:
The role and characteristics of a Divemaster
Supervising diving activities for certified
divers
Assisting with student divers in training
Dive theory introduction
Physics
Physiology
Equipment
Decompression theory and dive tables
Divemaster conducted programs
Risk management
Furthering your dive career
COURSE SEQUENCE
Session 1
Classroom: Topic 1:
The Role and Characteristics of a PADI Divemaster
Practical:
Waterskills and Stamina Exercises One and Two Confined
Water
Independent Study:
Chapters 1 and 2 of the Divemaster Manual
PADI Divemaster Video
Emergency Assistance Plan
assigned to be completed before certification
Session 2
Classroom: Topic 2
(Part 1): Supervising General Diving Activities for
Certified Divers Practical: Waterskills and Stamina
Exercises Three and Four Equipment Exchange
Required Training Exercise
Two
Independent Study:
The Physics of Diving
Session 3
Classroom: Topic 2
(Part 2): Supervising General Diving Activities for
Certified Divers Practical: Diver-Rescue Assessment
Confined Waterskills Assessment
Independent Study:
The Physiology of Diving
Chapter 3 and 4 of the
Divemaster Manual
Session 4
Classroom: Topic 3:
Assisting with Students in Training
Independent Study:
Mapping Project Required Training Exercise One
Assigned to be completed before certification.
Independent Study:
Equipment
Chapters 5 and 6 of the
Divemaster Manual
Session 5
Classroom: Topic 9:
Divemaster Conducted Programs
Topic 10: Risk Management
Practical:
Divemaster Conducted Programs Required Training
Exercise Three
Independent Study:
Decompression Theory and the RDP
Chapter 7 of the Divemaster
Manual
Session 6
Classroom: Topic 4:
Dive Theory Introduction
Topic 5: The Physics of Diving review and answer
questions
Topic 6: The Physiology of Diving review and answer
questions
Practical:
Makeup and Remedial Training, Practical Training
Exercises
Independent Study:
Chapters 8 and 9 of the Divemaster Manual
Session 7
Classroom: Topic 7:
Equipment review and answer questions
Topic 8: Decompression Theory and the RDP review and
answer questions
Topic 11: The Business of Diving
Practical:
Internship and/or Practical Training Exercises
Session 8
Classroom: Topic 12:
Furthering Your Dive Career
Divemaster Exams
Practical:
Internship and/or Practical Training Exercise
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