Divemaster Course

Divemaster Course: Your First Step Towards a Professional Diving Career 🌊

Are you ready to make the leap to a professional career in the dive industry? With the Divemaster course at Shark Expeditions, you'll take your diving knowledge and skills to the next level, perfecting your techniques to a professional standard.

Experience Required:

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

• CertifiedRescue Diver.

• 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 theory and intensive practice, aimed at developing your leadership and supervisory skills in diving activities. Through this course, you will not only strengthen your theoretical knowledge, but you will also acquire the ability to assist instructors in the training of new divers and supervise diving activities with confidence.

Course Contents:

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

The other sessions include:

• Supervision of diving activities

• Assisting student divers

• Diver safety and risk management

• PADI Divemaster-led programmes

• Specialty Activities

• The Business of Diving and Your Career

• Dive Environment Awareness

• Dive theory- physics, physiology, general techniques, equipment, decompression theory and tables

After completing the theory, you'll move on to practical in-water and stamina exercises, where you'll learn to organise and solve problems in real-world scenarios. This training will prepare you to lead and assist in diving activities, ensuring you can handle any situation with skill and professionalism.

Note: The duration of the course is approximately 15 days, but as this is a customised course, please consult us to adapt it to your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Divemaster Course

What does the Divemaster course include?

• Complete didactic material

• Theoretical classes

• Exercises and simulated and real practices.

What are the requirements for the Divemaster course?

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

• 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 take the Divemaster course?

• The minimum age is 18 years old.

How long does the Divemaster course last?

• The course lasts approximately 15 days. We can customise the duration and structure of the course to suit your needs.

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

• It is advisable to have your own diving equipment, as familiarising yourself with it will improve your overall skills. You will need all the basic equipment, plus accessories such as dive slate, dive knife, compass, dive watch, among others.

Start your Professional Diving Career Today!

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