The Divemaster course offers divers the chance to ascend to the professional ranks of diving, providing candidates with comprehensive skills in dive leadership, safety management, and underwater guidance, thereby opening doors to a rewarding career in the dive industry.
Core Learning: Divemaster Skills and Knowledge
During the course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge of SDI standards and procedures, diving physics and physiology, risk management, and effective dive leadership techniques. You’ll learn essential skills for dive planning, emergency response, and group management, ensuring you can confidently oversee safe and enjoyable diving activities. This comprehensive education prepares you for the diverse challenges and responsibilities of a professional Divemaster.
Course Experience: What to Expect
Prepare for a rigorous and rewarding training experience, blending online education with practical in-water sessions. The course demands high physical fitness levels, demonstrated through swim tests and rescue scenarios, alongside mastery of diving skills in various conditions. You’ll engage in active learning, developing the ability to manage dive groups, solve problems, and lead dives effectively. This holistic training approach equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel as a SDI Divemaster.
By completing the SDI Divemaster Course, you step into a world of professional diving, ready to lead, inspire, and advance in the global dive community.
Review the Course Standards and Procedures
Schedule
| Components | Time Required (Minimum) |
|---|---|
| Dive Theory, Dive Planning | 2 Evenings |
| Watermanship Skills | 1–2 Days |
| Scuba Skill Demonstration | 1–2 Days |
| 10 Open Water Dives as Divemaster Candidate | 5 Days |
| Administrative Tasks | 1 Evening |
Prerequisites and Important Information
- Own reliable transport to commute to dive sites and training locations.
- Available on weekends, as most training courses and club dives are held during that time.
- Physically capable of carrying and handling their own diving equipment.
- Age and Certification Requirements: Minimum age of 18, holding an SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification or equivalent, with proven experience in essential diving specialties.
- Rescue Diver Qualification: A prerequisite is the SDI Rescue Diver certification or its equivalent, ensuring a solid foundation in diver safety and rescue operations.
- Health and Safety Credentials: Current CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider certifications are required, demonstrating comprehensive emergency preparedness. Additional training can be provided (cost applies).
- Dive Log Prerequisite: A minimum of 40 logged dives to show extensive diving experience and familiarity with various underwater environments.
- Upon completion, certifying Cost charged by Scuba Diving International ($175) is not included.