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Dive Master

For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI Dive Master rating denotes superior achievement and proficiency in dive skills, experience and underwater activities. Isn�t that what you�re all about? This rating denotes you as a person who:

1. Has a high level of personal diving skill.
2. Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory.
3. Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities.
4. Is able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers.

As you may know, many PADI Dive Masters go on to become PADI Instructors. So, the training and experience you gain through the PADI Dive Master program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator.

As a PADI Dive Master, you'll be qualified to:

• Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities, both land and boat based.
• Assist PADI Instructors in conducting PADI Diver programs.

To qualify for PADI Dive Master training, you'll need to:

• Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
• Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
• Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician.

You�ll complete these phases in the PADI Dive Master program:

• Watermanship and skills assessment
• Watermanship and stamina
• General diving skills
• Knowledge Development
• Diving physics
• Diving physiology
• Diving skills and environment
• Supervising students in training
• Dive management and control
• Dive planning
• Emergency assistance plan for Diving emergencies in the local area
• Mapping a local open water site
• Practical Application:� This involves training activities using various structured training sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions with actual PADI programs. These training sessions enable you to gain practical experience as an instructional assistant and a supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide.

As a PADI Dive Master you'll be able to:

• Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors.
• Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers.
• Generally supervise both training and non training related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives.
• Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
• Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers.
• Enroll in PADI Instructor level training

Upon successfully completing the PADI Divemaster program, you�ll receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. Here�s your chance to share your love of diving with others ��let Poseidon Adventures help you become leadership material!