PADI Divemaster Course

Take your first step as PADI dive professional with the PADI Divemaster program. Upon completing the program, this rating denotes an individual who:

• Has high level of diving skill
• Has instructor level Knowledge of diving theory
• Is able to assume the role of responsibility for the welfare of the divers in his/her charge

By completing the PADI Divemaster program you will have also earned the valuable prerequisite training to becoming a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. As well you will become a professional member of the world’s largest diver training organization, taught by an overwhelming majority of operations world wide. 

Your course will include the following components

• Instructor led knowledge development
• Self study Knowledge development  
• Skill development in confined water
• Practical application through internship with actual courses 

Equipment Requirements
All equipment is to be supplied by the student. Equipment can be rented at Scuba Shack at a reduced cost for students registered in the Divemaster course.

1. Mask, snorkel, fins 
2. Exposure suit
3. Hood, boots, gloves 
4. Weight belts (for both ocean and pool)
5. Buoyancy compensator with inflator 
6. Regulator 
7. Alternate air source 
8. Submersible pressure and depth gauge or computer 
9. Underwater timing device 
10. Cyalume sticks
11. Underwater compass
12. Compressed air cylinder - 80 cu.ft. Recommended, 2preferred
13. Underwater light - 1 primary, 1- back up
14. Dive knife
15. Gear bag
16. Spare parts kit
17. Logbook
18. Pool suit
19. Underwater slate

Required Materials

PADI Divemaster Manual 
PADI Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
PADI Diving Knowledge Workbook 
PADI RDP (Table and Wheel version)
2 passport sized pictures
Prerequisites
PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent
Have CPR and First Aid training within the last 2 years
Be 18 years or older by the start of course 
PADI Medical form signed by a Physician

Tuition
$580 + I.V.A.

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