Divemaster Course
Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely
with a PADI Instructor, in this program 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 assist instructors
with student divers. During the PADI Divemaster program,
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 organize and
solve problems. You put this knowledge into action through an internship or series of practical training exercises.
 What you learn:
During the PADI Divemaster program, 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 organize and
solve problems as well as help others improve their scuba.
You put this knowledge into action through a structured
internship or series of practical training exercises.
What you can teach:
Supervise both training and non-training-related activities by planning, organizing and directing dives.
Assist a PADI Instructor during the training sessions
for any PADI Diver course.
Conduct the PADI Skin Diver course and
PADI Discover Snorkeling program.
Conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving experience
Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program.
If qualified as a Discover Scuba Diving Leader,
independently conduct the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program.
Earn the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Instructor rating to be able to teach the
PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty.
Independently guide Open Water Diver course students on the tour portion of Open Water Diver course
training Dives 2, 3 and 4 at a ratio of two student divers per certified divemaster.
Accompany Open Water Diver students under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor during:
~surface swims to and from the entry/exit
point and during navigational exercises
~when the instructor conducts a skill,
such as an ascent or descent, a
Divemaster can remain with other student divers
(with an individual student or buddy team)
~Accompany student divers during Adventure Dives or
Specialty training dives under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor.
Conduct the PADI Seal Team Skindiver Specialist AquaMission
Conduct subsequent dives under an instructor’s indirect supervision for Discover Scuba Diving
participants after participants have satisfactorily
completed the first dive with a PADI Instructor.
Teach Emergency First Response courses
after successfully completingan Emergency
First Response Instructor course.
Prerequisites:
18 years old
Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
A PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
Have at least 40 dives to begin the course
and 60 for certification
PADI or DAN Emergency Oxygen Provider
Emergency First Responde Primary & Secondary
(or qualifying first aid and CPR training from another organization) course completion within the past 24 months.
Have at least 40 dives to begin the course and 60 for certification
Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement (PDF)
signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
Get College Credit : You may be able to earn
college credit for the PADI Divemaster Course.
How Much?
The course fee is $800 and includes eLearning and certification processing.
When Can You Learn?
Aquatic Adventures of MI offers Divemaster Training thoughout the year.
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Aquatic Adventures of MI
4023 S. Old US 23, Ste 115
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 225-9868
Fax: (810) 225-9869
Store Hours:
Monday-Friday: 11:00-7:00
Wednesday: 11:00-6:00
Saturday: 10:00-5:00
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