Go PRO! Think a whole new lifestyle. Sun, sand, sea and beach galore… Meet divers from all parts of the world, from all walks of life. Exchange stories, be a role model that new divers look up too as well as a professional widely accepted by PADI dive centres worldwide.
The PADI Divemaster Course will not only enrich your dive experiences, but also hone your skills and knowledge. Meet new people, assist and supervise dive activities, lead trips, and be a part of Eko Diver’s crew. You dives and trips will never be the same.
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Course Structure & What You’ll Learn
Theory
PADI Divemaster Manual
- Chapter 1The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
Professionalism
Role modeling
Benefits and responsibilities of the PADI Divemaster Membership
- Chapter 2Supervising general diving activities for certified divers
Divers’ responsibilities in dive planning
Assessing certified divers
Environmental orientation & evaluating conditions
Planning dives to remote areas
Dive management
Helping divers manage predive stress
Mapping dive sites
Dive briefings
Problem management and judgment
Preparing to handle problems at a dive site
Judgment
Divemaster’s role in accident management
Supervising specialized dive activities
- Chapter 3Assisting with student divers in training
PADI Certified assistance responsibilities
Assisting with control and supervision, and logistics
Demonstrating Skills
Assisting student divers with problems
Assisting student divers with skill development
- Chapter 4The need for theoretical knowledge
Personal dive reference library
Specialty diver training benefits
Dive theory performance in this course
- Chapter 5Decompression theory and the RDP
The Haldanean Decompression Model
Tissue compartments
Halftime tissue compartments
The Haldanean model and repetitive Diving
RDP Table and Wheel use
- Chapter 6Divemaster conducted programs
Six general administrative requirements for PADI Divemaster
Supervising PADI scuba divers
Marketing ideas for PADI Skin diver course, Discover snorkeling, Discover local diving
- Chapter 7Risk management, duty of care and negligence
Important steps to manage legal risk
Legal risk management steps in the event of an accident
Quality management, recognition and assurance
Personal Health and safety
- Chapter 8The dive consumer and the three Es:
o Education
o Equipment
o Entertainment/Experience
Role of the Divemaster in providing the three Es
Four attributes of the positive sales process
- Chapter 9Training to further your dive career
Other training that can aid your career
The role of emerging technologies
The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving Book
- Chapter 1: Introduction of The Underwater Adventure, The other 70 Percent of EarthOther forms of diving and Underwater Exploration
- Chapter 2: Introduction of The Ocean Planet, Our Watery WorldPhysical Characteristics of The world’s Ocean
Ecology, Ecosystems and Diving
- Chapter 3: Introduction of Dive equipment, Adoption to the Underwater WorldThe fully Equipped Diver
Equipment Selection
Preparing New Equipments for Use
Equipment Care and Storage
Masks, Snorkels, Fins plus Accessories
Exposure Suit
Scuba Systems
Instrumentation
Closed and Semiclosed Rebreathers
Dive Accessories
Specialized Dive Equipment
- Chapter 4: Introduction for Diving in the Material world, The Chemistry and Physic of DivingBasic physics and Chemistry for divers
The Miracle Molecule – Water
Under pressure
Gases you should know
- Chapter 5: Introduction of The Diver Within, The Physiology of DivingCirculatory and Respiratory System
Circulatory and Respiratory Responses to Diving
Circulatory and Respiratory System Problems in Diving
Physiological Responses to Thermal Changes
Physiological Responses to Pressure Change on Body Air Spaces
Decompression physiology: Responses to Dissolved inert Gases
Decompression Models
Diving Knowledge Workbook
This knowledge workbook serves as a guide to enhance and evaluate your knowledge of recreational diving. While the answer to each question is given in the workbook, its purpose is not to function as a complete reference manual. Instead, you will find that each objective in the workbook is followed by a “resource” statement which directs you to the appropriate section in other PADI texts for review and further learning. The books referenced are:
- The Encyclopedia of Recreational diving
- PADI Rescue Diver Manual
- Adventures in Diving Manual
- The recreational Guide to Decompression Theory, Dive Tables and Dive Computers
- Emergency First Response Participant Manual
Each section of the workbook relates to one of the five areas:
- Physics
- Physiology
- Equipment
- General Skills and the Diving Environment
- The Recreational Dive Planner
Confined Water Dives
Stamina assessment and development
- 400 meter Swim without using swimming aid and using any stroke (non-stop)
- 15 minute tread using no aids last two minute hands out of the water
- 800 meter nonstop snorkel swim using mask snorkel and fins (without using hands)
- 100 meter inert diver tow at the surface both wearing full scuba equipment (non-stop)
Diver rescue assessment and development
This exercise is the simulated rescue of an unresponsive, non-breathing diver.
Confined water skill assessment & development
Developing demonstration quality skills and performing the 20 basic scuba skills:
- Equipment assembly, adjustment, preparation, donning and disassembly
- Predive safety check (BWRAF)
- Deep water entry
- Buoyancy check at surface
- Snorkel-regulator/regulator snorkel exchange
- Five point descent
- Regulator recovery and clearing
- Mask removal, replacement and clearing
- Air depletion exercise and alternate air source use stationary
- Freeflow regulator breathing
- Fin pivot (neutral buoyancy)
- Five point ascent
- Remove and replace weight system on the surface
- Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent (CESA)
- Hovering motionless for 30 seconds
- Underwater swim without a mask
- Remove and replace weight system underwater
- Remove and replace scuba unit underwater
- Remove and replace scuba unit on the surface
- Buddy breathing stationary and swimming (donor and receiver)
Confined water skill assessment & development
Developing demonstration quality skills and performing the 20 basic scuba skills:
- Equipment assembly, adjustment, preparation, donning and disassembly
- Predive safety check (BWRAF)
- Deep water entry
- Buoyancy check at surface
- Snorkel-regulator/regulator snorkel exchange
- Five point descent
- Regulator recovery and clearing
- Mask removal, replacement and clearing
- Air depletion exercise and alternate air source use stationary
- Freeflow regulator breathing
- Fin pivot (neutral buoyancy)
- Five point ascent
- Remove and replace weight system on the surface
- Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent (CESA)
- Hovering motionless for 30 seconds
- Underwater swim without a mask
- Remove and replace weight system underwater
- Remove and replace scuba unit underwater
- Remove and replace scuba unit on the surface
- Buddy breathing stationary and swimming (donor and receiver)
What is required
- Min age of 18 years or older;
- Be a certified PADI Advanced Diver(or have a qualifying certification from another organization) with at least 20 logged dives
- Be a certified PADI Rescue Diver (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
- Have a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR – Primary Care) certification within the past 24 months (or Emergency First Responder certification)
- Have a valid Basic First Aid (Secondary Care) certification within the past 24 months (or Emergency First Responder certification)
- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement, signed by a physician, within the last 12 months
- Proof of at least 60 logged dive by the end of the training schedule, documenting experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation
