Dive Master

The House Reef Dive Master course is a professional-level certification in scuba diving. It is designed for divers who want to take the first step in becoming dive professionals. Here’s an overview of what the course typically involves:

1. Prerequisites

   1. Minimum Age: 18 years old

   2. Certifications: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent certifications from another organization)

   3. Experience: Minimum of 40 logged dives to begin the course and 60 dives to earn certification

   4. Medical Clearance: A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months

2. Course Components

   1. Watermanship and Skills Assessment:

      1. Swim tests (e.g., 400 meters without stopping)

      2. Treading water for a specified time

      3. Rescue exercises and skills demonstration

   2. Knowledge Development:

      1. Diving physics

      2. Physiology

      3. Decompression theory

      4. Dive equipment and maintenance

      5. Dive planning and management

      6. Conducting dive briefings

      7. Supervising students in training

   3. Practical Application:

      1. Assisting instructors during training sessions

      2. Leading dive groups

      3. Conducting dive site assessments

      4. Mapping dive sites

      5. Conducting dive briefings

      6. Developing emergency action plans

   4. Practical Assessments and Workshops:

      1. Demonstration-quality skill circuits

      2. Underwater problem-solving exercises

      3. Emergency assistance plan creation

      4. Underwater mapping projects

   5. Divemaster-led Programs:

      1. Conducting Discover Scuba Diving programs

      2. Leading certified divers on dives

      3. Conducting Scuba Review and skin diver programs

3. Course Duration

   1. The duration can vary, but typically it takes around 6 to 8 weeks if done intensively. However, it can also be completed over several months, depending on the student’s availability and the dive center’s schedule.

4. Benefits

   1. Becoming a PADI Dive Master opens the door to working in the diving industry.

   2. You gain a deeper understanding of diving theory and practice.

   3. Improved dive skills and confidence.

   4. Opportunity to work in dive resorts, liveaboards, and dive shops worldwide.

Level: Advanced
Price: 1000 €

Our price does not include or cover materials, which are an additional 320€, and PADI fees, which are an additional 160€.