PADI Dive Master Course

PADI Divemaster Course

The PADI Divemaster course is the first step to becoming a Diving Professional. The course is a comprehensive training program designed to shape and develops the skills and attitudes required to become a Divemaster. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

Choosing the right school for you is the most important decision you will make prior to entering the Dive Industry as a Professional Educator. Here at Samui International Diving School we can provide you the quality and expertise you should expect and demand during your future career training.

What can PADI Divemasters do?

• Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations
• Assist PADI Instructors with students
• Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
• Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
• Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
• Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
• Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences
• Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.

What do I need to start?

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization
• PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organization
• Medical clearance signed by a physician
• 20 logged dives
• 18 years old

What will I do?

• Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions
• Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
• Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
• An internship or series of practical training exercises

What is in the Internship Option?

Our Internship option allows you to work with real student divers, gaining real world experience while assisting and supervising in our busy PADI Career Development Center.

During your internship you will assist in a minimum of two PADI Open Water Diver courses, as well assisting on continuing education courses such as the PADI Advanced Openwater Diver Course and PADI Specialty Diver Courses.

You will also gain valuable hands on experience working with our team of Divemasters onboard our Dive Boat MV-Waverunner. During your time onboard you will be assisting with the day to day logistics, giving dive briefings and leading dive tours for certified Divers. You’ll be surrounded by people who are always happy as when you take people diving all day – everyone’s happy. It’s not all fun and games in paradise though, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

This work experience will not only allow you to reach the 60 logged dives required to be certified as a PADI Divemaster, it will also give you a head start in finding a job in the industry.

For those candidates that have already logged 60 dives the Internship is a great way to reach the 100 logged dives required to enroll in the PADI Instructor Examination (IE) in fact we guarantee 40 dives in your internship training.

Is there any Job Placement scheme?

On completion of your internship we will try to find you a job in either, one of our own Dive centers or a local dive operators; however please note that we do not guarantee employment or make false promises, but if you have the right positive attitude and good work ethic we will try our hardest to secure a position for you.

How long will it take?

• 2 weeks for the Practical training exercises
• 4-8 Weeks for the Internship Option

What materials are needed?

• Full set of Diving Equipment
• Divemaster Manual
• Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
• Diving Knowledge Workbook
• PADI RDP Wheel
• PADI RDP Table
• PADI E RDP
• PADI Divemaster Cue Cards
• Log Book

Take a look here for our special offer on equipment for Divemaster packages.

What about accommodation during the course?

We can help you find a self catering Bungalow, equipped with cooking facilities and living room. In fact most of our Divemaster candidates staying for extended periods select this option.

Start your Go Pro adventure in the classroom and swimming pool assisting on confined water sessions with one of our PADI Instructors and then join them on our day trips to Sail Rock, National Marine Park and Koh Tao to continue your personal diving development and water skills.

Week One

Classroom: Topic 1: The Role and Characteristics of a PADI Divemaster
Practical: Water skills and Stamina Exercises One and Two – Confined Water
Independent Study: Chapters 1 and 2 of the Divemaster Manual, PADI Divemaster Video, Emergency Assistance Plan – assigned to be completed before certification

Week Two

Classroom: Topic 2: (Part 1): Supervising General Diving Activities for Certified Divers (Objectives 1-25)
Practical: Water skills and Stamina Exercises Three and Four Equipment Exchange – Required Training Exercise Two
Independent Study: The Physics of Diving

Week Three

Classroom: Topic 3: Assisting with Students in Training
Practical: Diver-Rescue Assessment Confined Water skills Assessment
Independent Study: The Physiology of Diving, Chapter 3 and 4 of the Divemaster Manual

Week Four

Classroom: Topic 9: Divemaster Conducted Programs, Topic 10: Risk Management
Practical: Mapping Project – Required Training Exercise One – Assigned to be completed before certification.
Independent Study: Equipment, Chapters 5 and 6 of the Divemaster Manual

Week Five

Classroom: Topic 4: Dive Theory Introduction, Topic 5: The Physics of Diving – review and answer questions, Topic 6: The Physiology of Diving – review and answer questions, Topic 7: Equipment – review and answer questions
Practical: Divemaster Conducted Programs – Required Training, Exercise Three
Independent Study: Decompression Theory and the RDP, Chapter 7 of the Divemaster Manual

Week Six

Classroom: Topic 8: Decompression Theory and the RDP –review and answer questions, Topic 11: The Business of Diving, Topic 12: Furthering Your Dive Career, Divemaster Exams
Practical: Makeup and Remedial Training, Internship and/or Practical Training Exercises
Independent Study: Chapters 8 and 9 of the Divemaster Manual

Where can I go from here?

The next step is your PADI Instructor Training, starting with the PADI Assistant Instructor Course which is the first portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). If you would like to know more about our Career Development courses and entering into a new exciting and challenging career? Then click here