Divemaster Course

Requirements for this module through a combination of independent study, classroom sessions and evaluation by written exams. As part of this module, candidates are also required to complete an Emergency Assistance Plan. The Waterskills and Stamina Module develops candidate skill to the role model level appropriate for demonstrating to student divers, and to prepare for higher training levels. The Stamina Assessment and Development portion evaluates basic swimming skills, with opportunity for you to develop those candidates who need to improve. During the Diver Rescue Assessment and Development phase, you assess candidate rescues of a simulated unresponsive, nonbreathing diver. The goal is to refine their skills beyond the Rescue Diver level. In the Confined Waterskill Assessment and Development, you evaluate and develop to demonstration quality the 20 basic scuba skills from the PADI Skill Evaluation. In the Practical Application Module, candidates put into practice skills typical of a divemaster.

There are three Required Training Exercises, followed by either an internship with specific internship criteria or four Practical Training Exercises. The Required Training Exercises include map making, underwater problem solving, and a divemaster conducted program. The internship and Practical Training Exercises allow candidates to practice and develop divemaster skills with real or simulated student divers, and with real or simulated supervised divers, under your supervision. Sequencing within the PADI Divemaster Course The PADI Divemaster course integrates knowledge and skill development through the three modules. You have a great deal of latitude in how you sequence course components. There are a few requirements to ensure that candidates develop the necessary prerequisite knowledge and skills before attempting more complex topics and tasks.

Course Overview The PADI Divemaster course is a performance-based program, so course duration depends on class size, logistics, and divemaster candidate performance characteristics. The recommended 50 course hours is based on a class of six candidates learning through a combination of independent study, classroom, confined water and open water sessions. The PADI Divemaster course is divided into three modules: the Knowledge Development Module, the Waterskills and Stamina Module, and the Practical Application Module. The Knowledge Development Module establishes the foundation candidates need as professional-level divers and for continuing on to the PADI Assistant Instructor and Instructor levels. They apply much of what they learn in this module during the Waterskills and Stamina Module and the Practical Application Module. Candidates meet the performance Knowledge Development Module consists of 12 topics: