Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the PADI Divemaster programme. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this programme you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and certified divers and assist instructors with student divers.

During the PADI Divemaster programme, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organise and solve problems. You put this knowledge into action through an internship or series of practical training exercises.

Dive theory will be primarily self study with candidates progressing at a pace to suit their lifestyle and learning ability. In the course you will expand your Knowledge Development covering 12 topics ranging from dive theory to assisting student divers in training.

Course requirements and essential information:

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)

• PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization) 

• Have a minimum of 20 logged dives (60 for certification as a PADI Divemaster).

• Have completed an Emergency First Response Course with 24 months, or have an equivalent 'accepted' certification including Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) within 24 months

• You need to be a minimum of 18 years of age

• Have a reasonable level of fitness and health and be fit to dive

• Have your own complete dive kit (mask, snorkel, fins, BCD etc)

• Provide 3 passport size photos