With this certification in hand, you'll have reached the highest recreational diver accomplishment in the PADI System of diver education. The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating denotes superior achievement and proficiency in dive skills, experience and underwater activities. Isn't that what you're all about? To put yourself on top and reach the PADI Master Scuba Diver level, you need to be at least 12 years of age and complete the PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, and any five PADI Specialty Diver certifications. Or, if you're a PADI Divemaster, or PADI Assistant Instructor, complete any five PADI Specialty Diver Ratings.