PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE
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Take your diving career to a professional level with the PADI Divemaster Course, the first professional-level certification in the PADI system.
The course is designed for experienced divers who want to develop advanced diving knowledge, leadership skills, and practical experience in supervising and assisting with diving activities.
Over 10 days, you will work with a professional diving instructor and develop your skills through watermanship assessments, theoretical learning, dive planning, briefings, dive-site management, and practical training.
Upon successful completion, the PADI Divemaster certification allows qualified divers to take on professional diving responsibilities within the scope of their certification and experience.
1. Watermanship & Skills Assessment
The course begins with assessments designed to evaluate your swimming ability, stamina, rescue skills, and general diving performance.
Training and assessment may include:
- 400-meter swim
- 15-minute water tread
- 800-meter snorkel
- 100-meter tired diver tow
- Demonstration of 20 Open Water Diver skills to a high standard
2. Knowledge Development
Develop your theoretical knowledge and learn about the responsibilities of a professional divemaster.
Topics include:
- Diving physics and physiology
- Dive planning
- Emergency procedures
- Equipment and dive-site preparation
- Dive management
- Conducting dive briefings
- Supervising diving activities
- Professional diving responsibilities
3. Practical Application
Gain hands-on experience in real diving environments while working under professional supervision.
Practical training may include:
- Setting up and managing a dive site
- Conducting dive briefings
- Assisting with diving activities
- Supervising certified divers
- Organizing search and recovery activities
- Planning and conducting deep-diving activities
- Supporting instructors during training sessions
After certification, a PADI Divemaster may perform professional diving activities within the scope of PADI standards and applicable local regulations, including:
- Assisting PADI Instructors with training activities
- Guiding certified divers
- Supervising certain non-training diving activities
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving programs
- Conducting the PADI ReActivate program when qualified
- Conducting snorkeling activities within the applicable PADI programs
- Organizing and leading conservation activities
Additional training and certifications can provide further professional opportunities within the diving industry.
Before starting the PADI Divemaster Course, candidates generally need to meet the applicable PADI requirements, including:
- Minimum age: 18 years
- PADI Rescue Diver certification or equivalent
- Current Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training completed within the required period
- Medical clearance meeting PADI requirements
- At least 40 logged dives to begin the course
- At least 60 logged dives to earn the certification
Candidates should also meet all current PADI medical and certification requirements before enrollment
The PADI Divemaster and PADI Master Scuba Diver represent different types of diving achievements.
Master Scuba Diver is a recreational recognition of extensive training and experience, while Divemaster is a professional-level certification designed for divers who want to work in the diving industry and progress toward professional instructor training.
Divemaster Training in Hurghada
Hurghada offers a variety of Red Sea diving environments, including coral reefs, diverse marine life, and different dive-site conditions. Training in this environment can provide practical experience in planning, briefing, guiding, and managing diving activities under professional supervision.
The PADI Divemaster Course is designed for divers who want to move beyond recreational diving and develop the knowledge, skills, and experience required for professional-level diving.
Included
- Â 10-Day PADI Divemaster Course
- Â PADI Course Materials & Certification
- Â Diving Equipment
- Â Professional Diving Instructor
- Â Practical Divemaster Training
- Â Watermanship & Skills Assessment
- Â Knowledge Development
- Â Practical Application Training
- Â Food & Beverages
- Â Free Transfer within Hurghada
Exclude
- Â PADI Divemaster Application Fee
- Â Hotel Transfer outside Hurghada
- Â Personal Expenses
- Â Medical Examination / Physician's Medical Statement
- Â Optional Equipment or Additional Services
- Â Additional Courses or Certifications
- Â Any services not specifically mentioned
