Divemaster Course

So you’ve finished your Rescue course & you’re still hungry for more knowledge & training? Our Divemaster program is the next step. A common misconception about Divemaster is that you must be insured. This is simply not true. If you plan on actively working as a Divemaster once your complete the course, yes, you will need insurance. However, just getting the training & certification does not require insurance.

The Divemaster certification (DM) is the first professional rating you can obtain. Our DM program is unlike any “class” you’ve taken previously. You’ll be working directly with multiple instructors & assisting them with class, focusing on your own dive skills, learning dive theory, dive physics and understanding the role of a dive professional. It’s a commitment which lasts months, not days.

Prior to starting your Divemaster journey, you’ll sit down with one of our experienced instructors to assess your current skill level, your end goals of the program, & your long term goals in the professional scuba community prior to being accepted.

What to expect in this course:

Divemaster training is where the relationship with you and your instructor(s) changes from the student/teacher relationship to that of a mentor/mentee. During your training (& moving forward), your instructor is there to help you with questions, but to also help you develop the tools & resources you can use to research yourself. You’ll learn just as much about the environment, scuba equipment, physics, logistics, & yourself as you’ll learn about diving. This truly is one of the most challenging & rewarding courses we teach.

Who this class is for:

Rescue divers looking to take their skills & knowledge to the next level
Rescue divers who are wanting to become a certified scuba instructor

Our Divemaster course fee includes:

Your e-learning, tests, instructor review, & Divemaster student kit
Your Divemaster orientation session either in-person or on webinar
A dedicated “mentor” instructor who will help guide you to get the best & most well-rounded education possible
Instructor led refinement of your in-water diving skills
Your Divemaster certification card & processing fees

What you will learn:

Standards and procedures
History of scuba agencies
Code of ethics and professionalism of a Divemaster
Products and procedures
Liability & insurance
Risk management
Waivers & releases
Filling out an accident report
Knowledge Development
Equipment
Physics & physiology of diving
Medical problems related to diving
Use of dive computers and tables
Diving environment
Dive planning & dive management control
Problem solving
Underwater & surface communications
Diver assistance
Avoiding out of air & emergency situations
Recommended safe diving practices
Boat diving procedures
Shore/beach diving procedures
Night diving procedures
Accident management
Emergency procedures
Leadership development
Planning group dives
Divemaster check lists & logs

Course Requirements:

Divemaster certification prerequisites:

Minimum age 18
Certified Advanced Adventure Diver or equivalent; advanced certification must include verifiable experience in deep, navigation, night, and limited visibility specialties
Certified Rescue Diver
Provide proof of current CPR, first aid, & oxygen provider (where local law permits)
Provided proof of at least 40 logged dives (contact us for number of dives/hours required for graduation)
Approved diver medical forms
Liability waiver

Gear requirements:

Standard scuba gear (regulators, BCD, weights, tanks, wetsuit, SMB, computer)
Personal Snorkeling gear (mask, fins, snorkel, boots- must own)

Class requirements:

Satisfactorily complete the Divemaster written examination, or online version with a minimum score of 80%, & 100% with instructor remediation
Complete all water requirements
Demonstrate to an active Instructor the ability to solve in-water and out-of-water diver problems
Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning & execution
Operate as a Divemaster in a wide variety of environments
Upload a photo to the certifying agency website (no hats or sunglasses)

Time Requirements:

10-16 hours for online learning
10-12 hours of confined water instructor assistance
10-12 hours of open water course instructor assistance
30+ hours of open water training

Divemaster Course

$999.00

Our Divemaster course fee includes:

- Your e-learning, tests, instructor review & Divemaster student kit.
- Your Divemaster orientation session either in-person or on webinar.
- A dedicated “mentor” instructor who will help guide you to get the best and most well rounded education possible.
- Instructor led refinement of your in-water diving skills.
- Your Divemaster certification card & processing fees.