Divemaster Course

Divemaster Course: Start Your Career in Scuba Diving with Shark Expeditions 🌊

Are you ready to take your passion for diving to the next level and turn it into a professional career? The Divemaster course at Shark Expeditions is your gateway to the world of professional diving, where you will hone your skills and knowledge to reach a professional standard of excellence.

Experience Required:

• 40 logged dives at the start of the course and 60 dives at the time of certification.

• Rescue Diver certification.

• EFR (Emergency First Response) course completed within the last 24 months.

• Current medical certificate less than two years old.

What does the Divemaster Course consist of?

The Divemaster course combines solid theoretical training with intensive practical training designed to develop your dive leadership and supervisory skills. Throughout this course, you will not only reinforce your theoretical foundation, but you will also be trained to assist instructors in training new divers and supervise dive activities safely and effectively.

Course Contents:

The course includes 9 knowledge development sessions that you can complete in any order you prefer, except for the first session, Divemaster Roles and Characteristics, which must be completed face-to-face prior to any in-water practice.

The sessions cover the following topics:

• Supervision of diving activities

• Assisting student divers

• Diver safety and risk management

• PADI Divemaster-led programmes

• Specialty activities

• The Business of Diving and Career Planning

• Dive Environment Awareness and Protection

• Dive theory: physics, physiology, general techniques, equipment, decompression theory and use of tables

After completing the theory, you'll move on to practical in-water exercises, endurance drills and simulations of real situations. This training will prepare you to lead and manage diving activities with skill and professionalism, ensuring you can handle any underwater challenge.

Note: The approximate duration of the course is 15 days, but we can tailor the course to suit your needs - contact us to customise your learning experience!

Frequently Asked Questions about the Divemaster Course

What does the Divemaster course include?

• Complete course material

• Theoretical classes

• Real and simulated exercises and practices

What are the requirements for the Divemaster course?

• 40 logged dives at the beginning and 60 at the end of the course.

• Rescue Diver certification

• EFR course completed within the last 24 months

• Current medical certificate (less than two years old)

What is the minimum age to do the Divemaster course?

• The minimum age is 18 years old.

How long does the Divemaster course last?

• Approximately 15 days, with the possibility of customisation according to your needs.

What do I need to bring to do the Divemaster course?

• It is recommended that you have your own dive equipment, as familiarising yourself with it will improve your overall skills. You will need basic equipment, plus accessories such as a dive slate, dive knife, compass, dive watch and more.

Start Your Professional Diving Career Today!

The Divemaster course is your first step towards an exciting career in professional diving. Develop advanced skills, gain hands-on experience and prepare to lead dives - enrol now and take the first step towards an exciting future in the dive industry! 🐠