PADI Dive Master

Go Pro ….Live the Dream!!

The PADI Divemaster Course will transform you from a recreational diver into a professional underwater adventure guide. Are you thinking of starting a new career diving in the far corners of the world?  Perhaps  you want the challenge, satisfaction, and achievement of being a sought after PADI professional; maybe your aim is being an Instructor and sharing your love of diving with others. Whatever your goal, the PADI Divemaster Course will give you the tools to get there.

Full Spectrum Training
Located on the Island of Maui Hawaii in a tropical environment, Lahaina Divers is a PADI Gold Palm Instructor Development Center with two new 46 ft Newton Dive boats; a world class retail store, and 3 technologically advanced dedicated classrooms.

Our facilities give you the opportunity to experience all aspects of the dive industry such as helping new divers in entry level classes, assisting experienced Instructors in conducting Advanced, Rescue, and Specialty programs, filling cylinders, and even working with and learning from our highly skilled boat crews, working on our dive charters guiding divers at world famous sites like Molokini Crater, and Lanai’s Cathedrals. You'll experience it all, and graduate with a well rounded entry level professional skill set; ready for the challenges of Open Water Scuba Instructor training, if that is your goal.

Learn from Master Trainers
Although the PADI Divemaster course can be taught by any PADI Open Water Instructor, our courses are taught by highly experienced PADI Course Directors, Master Instructors, IDC Staff Instructors,, and Master Scuba Diver Trainers. Additionally, 95% of Lahaina Divers Captains and crew members are PADI Open Water Instructors or higher. These seasoned instructors are able to give you the best program available by sharing their experience and techniques that go far beyond those outlined in  any standard Divemaster course. During internship, you will also be learning skills from our diverse staff of Instructor/Dive guides, Repair Technicians Boat Captains, and Retail Associates.

COST:

• $799 plus tax
• Private available by request

PREREQUISITES:

• Advanced Open Water
• Rescue Diver
• 18 Y/O
• First Aid / CPR certification within  24 months
• 20 logged dives
• PADI EFR or First Aid / CPR from another organization (current within last 24 months)
• PADI Medical Statement signed by a Doctor (within 12 months)

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

• Student Provides:
• Student Equipment: Standard Scuba and Snorkeling Gear.

STUDENTS TO PROVIDE:

• Student Materials: PADI Divemaster Manual, Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving, Diving Knowledge Workbook, PADI RDPs: Table, Wheel , & eRDP (and Instruction Books ), Divemaster Slates, Instructor Guides for D/M conducted programs ( Discover Scuba Diving, Discover Snorkeling/Skin Diver, Scuba Review/Discover Local Diving, PADI Manuals: Open Water, Adventures In Diving, Rescue Diver.
• Student Equipment: BCD, Regulator, Computer and  Timing Device, Mask,  Fins, Snorkel, Knife, Compass, Whistle, Wetsuit, Light ,Slate & pencil, Surface Signaling Device, Audible U/W signaling device. Homework Assignments: Complete all Knowledge reviews and written assignments prior to class. Schedules and homework assignments will be explained by your Instructor.

TIME REQUIRED:

• Varies with size of class & student needs (7-28 days)
• 4 weeks  recommended.

DISCOUNTS:

• 15% off Student Gear during class.
• 10% off Student Boat Charters.
• 10% off Alumni Boat Charters.

Divemaster Class Schedule:

Classroom: DAY 1

• DM Manual Chapter 1 -Role of the Divemaster.
• DM Manual Chapter 2 - Supervising Diving Activities for cert. divers.
• DM Manual Chapter 3 - Assisting with Student Divers.
• In Water: 15 Min. Tread- SCUBA Skills Evaluation & New Skills Practice.
• Divemaster Internship Schedule - May start any time after Day 1 of the Divemaster Class.

Classroom: DAY 2

• Chapter 1& 2 Physics, Physiology (Diving Knowledge Workbook).
• In Water: 800 yd. Snorkel swim, 400 yd. Swim.
• Review Rescue Diver skills

Classroom: DAY 3

• Chapter 4 - Dive Theory (DM Manual).
• Chapter 5 - Decompression Theory (DM Manual).
• Chapter 6 - Divemaster Conducted Programs (DM Manual).
• In Water: Rescue Evaluation, 100 yd. Tired Diver Tow.

Classroom: DAY 4

• Chapter 7 -Risk Management (DM Manual).
• Equipment (Diving Knowledge Workbook).
• Skills & Environment (Diving Knowledge Workbook).
• In Water: Discuss Mapping Project & Emergency Assistance Plan, In Water Make Up.

Classroom: DAY 5

• Chapter 8 - The Business of Diving (DM Manual).
• Chapter 9 - Your Diving Career (DM Manual).
• In Water: Equipment Exchange, In Water Make Up.

 Terms and Conditions:

• Charters include: Use of tanks and weight belts. Rental wetsuits, BCs, a snorkel set and regulators available for $9.00 per item, per charter, unless otherwise specified. Dive computers are available for $15 per item, per charter.
• Advanced Diving Education and Specialty Course prices do not include the price of charters.
• Non-diving passengers and snorkelers may accompany certified divers for $79 on morning or afternoon charters. Children between 6 and 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Multi-dive discounts applied for reserving directly with Lahaina Divers and paying in advance.
• Cancellations within 48 hrs. of charter check-in time are non-refundable.
• Pricing does not include Tax & Fees.
• Specialty classes require at least Open Water Certification to participate.
• Specialty pricing includes tanks, weights, instruction and certification card. Instructional materials and rental equipment, if required, are not included in the course cost.
• Lahaina Divers reserves the right to change prices and schedules without prior notification.
• Students need to stop by Lahaina Divers store prior to class start time to fill out student folders, medical forms (medical clearance by a physician may be necessary), and arrange for payment.