PADI Dive Master                                   RM3,500

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The first step to becoming a dive professional! For those who are really addicted to diving, the dive master course is an intense 4 week program designed to raise your dive proficiency to the next level. The learning schedule is divided between verbal and practical tutorials, shadowing professionals, assisting student divers, assignments and independent study. We will prepare you for exams in dive theory, skills demonstration, underwater leadership, rescue skills, and in water ability. Upon completion you will be a certified underwater guide with the knowledge and qualification to work in the dive industry!

Be a leader who mentors and motivates others. Gain dive knowledge, supervision abilities, and become a role model to divers around the world.

Share your passion for scuba diving by becoming a PADI Divemaster. As a divemaster you'll supervise scuba diving activities and assist with scuba classes. PADI Divemaster is the first step in your diving career. The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, water skills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities.
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​Topics and practical workshops include:
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• The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
• Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
• Diver safety and risk management
• Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
• Business of diving and your career
• Awareness of the dive environment
• Dive setup and management
• Mapping an open water site
• Conducting dive briefings
• Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
• Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
• Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
• Deep divers (maximum 40 meters)
• Search and recovery diver

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Prerequisites & Requirements

Age: 18 years or older
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Course Prerequisites:
Rescue Diver, 40 logged dives, CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months, medical clearance to dive

Time Commitment:
4 weeks practical course (20 days) + Self study (approximately 20 hours). Self study theory and knowledge reviews can be completed before arrival.
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Equipment:
As a dive professional, you'll want to have all your basic scuba equipment, including a dive computer, a dive knife, and at least two surface signaling devices. During practical skills exercises, like underwater mapping and search and recovery, you'll use a compass, floats, marker buoys, lift bags and slates. Your PADI Instructor may suggest additional gear that will be useful throughout your diving career.

​Getting Started
Whether you want to hone your skills and dive like a pro or turn your passion into a career, you can start your journey towards PADI Divemaster now - for free! The PADI Introduction to Divemaster program introduces you to the concepts, skills, and knowledge necessary to join the ranks of PADI Professionals worldwide.