Many divers decide to take the PADI Divemaster program because they want to work in the diving industry or because they see it as a necessary stepping stone to becoming a PADI Instructor. However, these are not the only reasons for becoming a Divemaster.
For some divers, taking the PADI Divemaster is a way to improve their dive skills and expand their knowledge. For other people the Divemaster program represents a challenge. Perhaps not even a diving challenge but a confidence or social challenge. For others, they may want to lead groups of friends, or are simply looking for something fun to do during a gap year that can also be added to their CV.
Step Up to the PADI Divemaster Challenge
Of course, PADI Divemaster training develops your dive skills and builds on your knowledge of dive theory, but that’s not all. Many people report that their divemaster training has changed their career paths, their attitude to work, their confidence levels, taken them to live overseas, meet new people, and ultimately their Divemaster experiences changed their lives!
During your divemaster training, as well as focusing on your own dive skills, you’ll also assist Instructors while they are teaching courses. You’ll be looked up to by PADI Open Water Diver students and be seen as a role model. For many people this is their first time in a role as a mentor – it’s incredibly rewarding and comes with responsibilities. In turn, you won’t have an instructor/ student relationship with your Instructor as you have had up until now. Your Instructor will be your mentor and you’ll be respected as a soon-to-be professional diver.
You’ll be assessed physically, mentally, and in how you deal with real life customers and students. Taking a PADI Divemaster Internship is a really a life changing process, a huge learning curve, and a lesson in self-awareness.
After Divemaster
For those who complete the PADI Divemaster and intend to pursue a career in the scuba diving industry there are two options. The first option is to find a position as a Divemaster working at a dive centre, dive resort, or on a liveaboard. The PADI employment board is a very useful tool for finding job positions around the world. The second option is to continue pro development training and sign up for a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor prior to seeking employment.
For those who aren’t planning to work in scuba diving it’s often a case of going back to work, school or taking on a new challenge with a newly developed sense of self-confidence, drive and self-belief. However, in a number of cases, those with no intention to join the industry have had a complete change of heart during their Divemaster training!
Why Go from PADI Divemaster to PADI Instructor?
During Divemaster training you’ll see the inner workings of a dive shop, and it’s hard for that not to influence you. You’ll gain first hand insight into how your office could be on a beach, your daily commute on a dive boat, and your classroom underwater! It’s no wonder why so many Divemaster candidates who are simply looking for a challenge or a fun way to spend time between schools or jobs decide to continue with their pro development and become full time instructors.
Whether you are thinking about becoming a career Divemaster or whether you have other reasons, there are few things you should know about becoming a PADI Divemaster:
What Can a PADI Divemaster Do?
As a certified PADI Divemaster you will be able to:
Supervise both training and non-training-related activities by planning, organizing, and directing dives
Accompany PADI Scuba Divers on subsequent dives
Accompany student divers during the Adventures In Diving dives or specialty courses
Conduct subsequent Discover Scuba Diving dives
Assist PADI Instructors during the training sessions for any PADI Diver recreational course
Conduct the PADI Skin Diver course and PADI Discover Snorkeling program
Conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving experience
Conduct the PADI Reactivate program
You can also complete a short qualification and become a PADI Discover Scuba Diving Leader which will allow you to independently conduct the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program.
Other Points You Need to Know
To enrol on the PADI Divemaster course:
You need to be 18 years old, be a certified Rescue Diver with EFR certification in the last 24 months.
You need to have 40 logged dives to begin Divemaster training and you’ll need to have 60 logged dives to be certified upon completion.
If you don’t have the certifications above or 40 logged dives yet, let us know and we can factor this into your time with us.
You also need to be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement (PDF) signed by a physician within the last 12 months – you can download the medical statement here.
You need to be prepared for an experience of a lifetime, a lot of fun, and perhaps even a career you haven’t considered before!
Are you Ready to Go Pro in Nusa Lembongan?
Are you ready to get started on your journey to becoming a PADI Divemaster? Whatever your reasons for becoming a PADI Professional, get in touch with us.
We have a purpose built onsite dive training pool that you’ll have unlimited access to and you’ll be amazed by our reefs, marine life, and the professional team that you’ll be working alongside.
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We are looking forward to introducing you to the world of professional diving and underwater Nusa Lembongan soon!
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