PADI Divemaster Course
Become a PADI Divemaster
PADI Divemaster is the most popular and most recognized professional scuba certification in the world. PADI Divemasters enjoy abundant career opportunities, get paid to scuba dive and share their love of the ocean.
There are 2 options for completing the PADI Divemaster course with Splash Dive Center. Option A is practical training over 12 or more days. Option B is an internship over 4 weeks which is only available to Belizean citizens and legal residents due to Belizean law.
Both options require student independent study prior to arriving at Splash Dive Center. Candidates must complete the eLearning (there is no manual) and theory before arriving at Splash Dive Center. Splash provides the DM eLearning and DM Theory with the Crew Pak.
The Divemaster Crew Pak includes Divemaster eLearning, Dive Master Theory, Divemaster Manual & Slates, Digital Instructor Manual, DM Application Package, Professional logbook, Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving, Green Hologram and PADI decals, DM Hologram Info, Project AWARE, EFR Instr. Acquisition & Go Pro brochures, DSD Cue Card, ReActivate, PADI Pro Bag.
course prerequisites
- 18 years and older
- PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (or qualifying first aid and CPR training from another organization) course completion within the past 24 months.
- Have at least 40 dives to begin the course and 60 for certification.
The PADI Divemaster Course Challenge
During the 12+ days, candidates must meet a standardized set of requirements to complete the Divemaster course.- Water skills exercises
- Diver rescue assessment
- Demonstrate dive and snorkel skills to demonstration level
- Practical Application skills
- Dive Master directed workshops
- Meet professionalism criteria
- Pass final exam
The Reward For Completing the PADI Divemaster Course
The PADI Divemaster program welcomes you to the ranks of dive professionals. Come join us in Placencia, Belize for your Divemaster training. A change in lifestyle awaits. The Divemaster rating is the most sought-after professional qualification in the dive industry. Take the first step in your dive career and become a Divemaster. Working closely with our experienced Instructors, you’ll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
What can PADI Dive Masters do?
- Work at dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts, and at exotic resort locations.
- Assist Instructors with students.
- Lead Scuba Divers on guided dive tours.
- Teach and certify Skin Divers.
- Teach Discover Snorkeling programs.
- Conduct Scuba Review programs for certified divers.
- Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences.
Your training will be conducted with involvement and supervision from PADI Course Director Patty Ramirez. PADI Course Director is the highest rating a dive professional can earn and is the required rating to train PADI Instructors. After you complete your Divemaster training consider enrolling in the PADI Instructor Development Course.
