PADI Divemaster Course
The first step to becoming a PADI professional
What will you learn?
The PADI Divemaster course is the first step in professional diving, which allows you to develop the skills of managing a group of divers and assisting instructors. It covers both theory and practice, and upon completion you will be ready to work in a variety of diving environments around the world.
Key information
Minimum age
18 years (15 years for Junior Divemaster)
Prerequisites
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue certification
Diver or equivalent.
40 logged dives with aerial equipment (20 for Junior Divemaster).
Duration
6-8 days (approx. 40 hours)
Course completion requirements
- Complete theoretical sessions from the PADI Divemaster manual
Manual or from Divemaster eLearning (including tests
knowledge) and pass the final exam - Prepare a rescue plan for a given location
diving - Complete swimming exercises
- Pass rescue skills
- Complete workshops and diving skills assessment
- Complete open water tasks
- Complete workshops on programs conducted by
Divemaster - Complete internships
- Meet professionalism requirements.
Before certification, the following requirements must be met:
- have a minimum of 60 logged dives with the equipment
air, including experience in underwater navigation,
night and deep diving - Completed EFR Primary training within the last 24 months
and Secondary Care (CPR and first aid).
Locations
Additional information
Schedule
The PADI Divemaster course consists of several key elements:
Theoretical part – includes the study of physics, physiology, diving equipment, dive planning, safety, rescue and group management.
Practical part – it is developing skills in the water, including assisting instructors, conducting dives, as well as learning how to solve problems and manage emergency situations.
Practical education – gaining experience in leading diving groups, supervising dives and organizing activities for others.
Examinations and assessments – theoretical tests and assessment of practical skills that must be passed to obtain the Divemaster certificate.
Theoretical program
Learning theory with PADI eLearning is a convenient way to prepare for the Divemaster course at your own pace. Thanks to the online platform, you can learn whenever and wherever you want, using interactive materials, videos and quizzes. You will learn the principles of physics and physiology of diving, the structure and operation of equipment, as well as safety procedures and dive planning. All content is divided into modules, and at the end of each you will find short tests to check your knowledge. After completing the online theory, you will be well prepared to work as a PADI professional.
Confined water training
Meeting 1
- Assessment of swimming skills
- Revision of rescue skills from the Rescue Diver course
- Demonstration of 24 diving skills
Meeting 2
- Improved demonstration of skills 24 with an instructor
- Improving rescue skills with an instructor
Meeting 3
Learning programs implemented by the DM within his powers:
- ReActivate
- Skin Diver
- Snorkeling
- Discover Scuba Diving (Permissions acquired after confirmation of internship)
Meeting 4
- Rescue skills examination
- Demonstration exam of 24 skills from the OWD course
Practical activities in open water
Open water dives are the most important part of the Divemaster course, during which you will put into practice everything you have previously learned during your diving practice:
- Task 1 – Preparation of a diving site
- Task 2 – Dive site mapping
- Task 3 – Discussion of the dive plan
- Task 4 – Scenario: exploration and mining
- Task 5 – Scenario: deep diving, DSD program
We carry out open water diving in Poland or Egypt.
We recommend Egypt, Dahab – because warm water, visibility at 40 m and the richness of the underwater world is a stunning and wonderful experience for divers starting their adventure with diving because we dive on the reef with turtles and Nemo fish.
In Poland, we dive at 2 professional dive centres:
Ślesin near Konin Baza Honoratka – There is a diving base on site, where you can come with your family or an accompanying person, and at the bottom of the reservoir there is a sunken MI 29 helicopter, wrecks of boats, cars and many other attractions.
Jaworzno on the so-called Excavators – a flooded quarry, reminiscent of Croatia with clear, clear water. At the bottom of the quarry there are sunken: 2 powerful mining excavators – like in Bełchatów, the wreck of the Wilhelm ship and many other attractions.
Practices
During the PADI Divemaster course, you will undergo practice aimed not only at developing your diving skills, but also the ability to effectively manage situations in the diving environment:
- Practice 1 – Supervision of trainees in pool-like waters
- Practice 2 – Supervision of trainees in open water
- Practice 3 – Supervision of students continuing their education in open waters
- Practice 4 – Conducting an underwater trip for certified divers in open water.
Materials
Before starting the Divemaster course, you are required to purchase PADI materials including:
- Access to the PADI eLearning platform
- Divemaster CueCards
- PADI Divemaster Certification Fee.
Cost of materials 349.30 euros.
Equipment
What comes next?
After completing the PADI Divemaster course, various professional and educational paths in diving are open to you. Here are some options you may consider:
PADI Diving Instructor Course (IDC) – If you want to continue your career as a professional diver, you can take the PADI Diving Instructor Development Course (IDC), which will allow you to become a certified instructor and conduct your own diving courses.
Working as a Divemaster – As a PADI Divemaster, you can work in various diving centers, for example as a diving guide, assistant instructor or diving group leader. You can also work in popular tourist destinations around the world.
- Diving specialities – After obtaining Divemaster status, you can also continue your education by acquiring additional PADI specializations, such as wreck diving, under ice diving, night diving or rebreather diving. Such courses increase your qualifications and enable you to work in more demanding conditions.
You leave the PADI Divemaster course with a solid foundation in diving and a wide range of career development opportunities.
Course price: PLN 3,500
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