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PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE

Course Write-up Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster.

Our Divemaster program is specially designed to prepare you to be a

successful dive professional and not just a dive guide.

By working closely with our PADI Instructors, you'll expand your dive

knowledge and hone your skills as you work towards becoming a dive

professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities

by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with

student divers.

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

organise and solve problems as well as help others improve their scuba skills. You put this knowledge into

action through a structured internship or series of practical training exercises.

What You Can Do:

After becoming certified as a PADI Divemaster you will be authorized to:

• Supervise both training and non-training-related activities by planning, organising 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 Snorkelling 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:

o surface swims to and from the entry/exit point and during navigational exercises

o 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 Skin Diver 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 completing an Emergency First Response

Instructor course.

At a glance, compare what you can teach when you continue your professional diver education at the

appendix page at end of this document.


The Scuba Gear You Use:

Personal Equipment

• Fins

• Mask

• Snorkel

• Regulator with Alternate Air Source and SPG

• Buoyancy Control Device with low-pressure inflator

• Weight System

• Appropriate exposure suit for the environment

• Dive Computer

• Compass

• Safety Signalling Devices (whistle & SMB)

Scuba Accessories

• Dive Slate

• Dive Knife/Dive Tool

• Compass

• Spare Part Kit

The Learning Materials You Need:

The PADI Divemaster crewpak (included in our PADI DM Course Fee) includes everything you’ll need to start

the PADI Divemaster program. The complete set of materials includes:

• The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving - a comprehensive overview of diving physics, physiology,

and equipment.

• Divemaster slates

• PADI Divemaster Manual

• PADI Instructor Manual

• Scuba Tune-Up Guidebook

• DSD Cue Card

• Pro Logbook

Prerequisites

To take this course, you must be:

• 18 years old

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

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

• An Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (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.

Other Courses That Will Prepare You for Success as a PADI Divemaster:

Here are some suggestions for other PADI courses that will help make you more successful as a PADI

Divemaster:

• Search and Recovery (Highly recommended)

• Deep Diver (Highly recommended)

• Digital Underwater Photographer

• Emergency First Response Instructor

• Emergency Oxygen Provider

• Enriched Air Diver

• Peak Performance Buoyancy

• Underwater Navigation


What will I do?

• Learn dive theory and leadership through classroom and independent study sessions and projects

• Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water

• Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities

• A series of practical training exercises in confined and open water

What are the Benefits and Advantages of our PADI DIVEMASTER program?

• All latest PADI materials are available in our complete PADI library

• Unlimited consultations for theory

• Unlimited number of skills practice in pool before evaluation

• FREE: The Submersibles DM Orientation Program (worth S$ 600)

• 20% discounts on dive equipment for Akona, Apollo, Atomic, Bare, Dive Rite, Gull, IDS, INON,

Scubapro, Sherwood, Suunto, Tusa, and many more brands!

• FREE TS Singapore Dive Center Operation Orientation Program for newly certified DMs

• Discounts on your AI and IDC

What I else I need to have?

RESPONSIBILITY AND ATTITUDE

The PADI Divemaster rating is where your adventure as a dive professional begins. If there is a common

characteristic of a Divemaster, that will be the sense of responsibility. The Divemaster is responsible for

people, planning, orientation, and at the same time, every aspect of safe diving. A great Divemaster is also

one with initiative and a positive attitude towards learning. That cannot be taught but is something that can

build over years of experience.

How long will it take?

•••• One month to Twelve months

Course Fees: S$ 2,500 (10% off if you did your PADI Rescue Course with us)

Other Costs:

• PADI DM Application (AUD 139)

• Scuba Equipment Rental if neede

Course Structure

SELF PREPARATION FOR THE COURSE

In this course, you will be required to do some Self Study on your own. The self study portion will allow you to

be equipped with basic knowledge prior to the classes and allow you to be able to benefit more from the

classes via discussions and hands on approach instead of sitting through boring lectures from the instructors.

1. DM Manual – read and complete 9 knowledge reviews

No. Topic

1 The Role and Characteristics of the PADI DM

2 Supervising Diving Activities

3 Assisting with Students

4 Dive Safety & Risk Management

5 Divemaster Conducted Programs

6 Specialized Skills and Activities

7 The Business of Diving & Your Career

8 Awareness of the Dive Environment

9 Dive Theory Review


2. Scuba Tune-up Guidebook – complete 7 sections:

• Safe Diving Practises

• Dive Planning Fundamentals

• Problem Management

• Breathing Air at Depth

• Dive Computers and Dive Tables

• Planning Dives With the RDP

• Diving with Enriched Air Nitrox

3. The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving – use it, read it.

4. Swimming: Please go swimming on your own on a regular basis and ensure you can swim 400m under

8min 40sec and can float effortlessly for 15minutes.

THEORY SESSIONS

During the theory sessions, your instructor will go through the slides for each topic to build on the knowledge

you have gained from the self study. Everyone will also be given a topic during the course briefing to research

and present to the class during these sessions. This is also a good time for you to discuss any questions you

might have with your course mates and instructor.

Theory Exam:

120 questions per topic: 75% required for passing, 100% for mastery

PRACTICAL SESSIONS Water Skills Development Water Skills Exercises

1) 400m Swim 2) 15min Float 3) 800m Snorkel 4) 100m diver tow 5) Equipment Exchange

Diver Rescue: Unresponsive, non-breathing diver Dive Skills Workshop: 24 skills Practical Application

1) Practical Skills

• Skill 1 – Dive Site Set Up & Management

• Skill 2 – Mapping Project

• Skill 3 – Dive Briefing

• Skill 4 – Search & Recovery Scenario

• Skill 5 – Deep Dive Scenario

2) Divemaster-Conducted Programs Workshops

• Workshop 1 – Scuba Review in Confined water

• Workshop 2 – Skin Diver Course & Snorkelling Supervision (either CW or OWD)

• Workshop 3 – Discover Scuba Diving Program in Confined Water

• Workshop 4 – Discover Scuba Diving Program - Additional Open Water Dive

• Workshop 5 – Discover Local Diving in Open Water


3) Practical Assessment

• Practical Assessment 1 – Open Water Diver Students in Confined Water

• Practical Assessment 2 – Open Water Diver Students in Open Water

• Practical Assessment 3 – Continuing Education Student Divers in Open Water

• Practical Assessment 4 – Certified Divers in Open Water

Additional Assignments:

1) Theory Presentation – 1 topic per person (15min) 2) CREW Shirt Design 3) Medical Kit List 4) Dive Site Maps 5) EAPs

APPLICATION CHECKLIST: Things to submit for PADI Application:

1) Application Form with applicant & instructor’s signature 2) 1 photo 3) Application Fee (not included in course fee) 4) A copy of OWD, AOW, Rescue & EFR Card (both sides) 5) Medical Statement & Physician certification 6) Divemaster Candidate Evaluation Form 7) Practical Application Record Sheet 8) Divemaster Skill Development Score Sheet 9) Exam Answer Sheet

Things to be submitted to Instructor: Knowledge Development:

1) 9 Knowledge Reviews 2) Final Exam (with 75% correct) 3) Scuba Tune-Up Guidebook – To be done by candidate as part of revision for exams

Practical Application:

1) Emergency Assistance Plan 2) Medical Kit list 3) Map (s)

Certification Requirements Divemaster candidates meet course performance requirements and:

• Complete knowledge development segments including Knowledge Reviews in the PADI Divemaster Manual or through the Divemaster Online

• Pass the Divemaster Final Exam • Create an Emergency Assistance Plan for a designated dive site • Complete waterskills exercises • Complete a diver rescue assessment • Complete the dive skills workshop and assessment • Complete practical application skills • Complete divemaster-conducted programs workshops • Complete practical assessments. • Meet the professionalism criteria


At time of certification, verify the candidate has:

• Logged at least 60 scuba dives including experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation

• Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months

• Read and agreed to the PADI Membership and License Agreement

Appendix: PADI What You Can Teach Chart

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