Divemaster training
#1
Posted 11 July 2004 - 07:49 AM
Thnx,
Chuck
#2
Posted 11 July 2004 - 07:56 AM
If I am not mistaken, you will need AOW, Stress Rescue (Search & Recovery for PADI) and 60 dives completed before the end of your DM course. It took me 8 weeks to get my DM certification, but this is all through SSI. I also took my AI (Assistant Instructors) certification through PADI and it took me about the same amount of time. If you are wanting to do it in FL, then I would suggest asking Walter or Marvel for a good shop recommendation, but I would check with your LDS or go online to PADI to get their requirements.
This is from the PADI website. Hope this helps Chuck:
Divemaster
Take the first step in your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.
What can PADI Divemasters do?
Work at local dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts and at exotic resort locations
Assist PADI Instructors with students
Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers
Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences
Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course.
What do I need to start?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization
PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organization.
Medical clearance signed by a physician
20 logged dives
18 years old
What will I do?
Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions
Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water
Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving abilities
An internship or series of practical training exercises
How long will it take?
Two weeks - three months
What materials are needed?
Divemaster Training Package
Divemaster Video
Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Diving Knowledge Workbook
PADI Instructor Manual
Log Book
-ZD
But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--"WOW--What a ride!"
#3
Posted 11 July 2004 - 08:09 AM
#4
Posted 11 July 2004 - 12:56 PM
Good luck
Ali
#5
Posted 11 July 2004 - 01:11 PM
they gloss up all the stuff about becoming a divemaster. but just how "glamorous" is it afterwards. being a professional rating, i'm sure their are insurance and liability issues, as well as some form of dues? and i always hear people talk of staying "current." how much of a hassle is it? if staying "current" is simply diving, no problems there.
#6
Posted 11 July 2004 - 05:13 PM
Edited by kevininpo, 11 July 2004 - 05:18 PM.
what if the hokey pokey really IS what it's all about?
#7
Posted 11 July 2004 - 08:13 PM
I second the sentiments about not rushing the course, as it is an important first step in the professional level program. You'd rather take your time and master all of the skills than rush it and risk a liability (namely someone else's life) later. There is something to be said for using a LDS, regardless of the conditions locally, because you can continue to use them for questions, mentoring, etc.. as you progress your diving skills (either professionally or as a "recreational professional" - an unofficial designation I use for people like me who get professional credentials but aren't in the diving business for a living).
Having said that though..... theoretically you could get it done in one really long week. The most time consuming part of the course when I took it was reading and preparing for the written exams (there were 8 or 9). If you can get the books in advance and be prepared for the written tests (which can be taken concurrently with the dive skill examinations), the dive skill demonstrations, swimming & floating tests, etc.. can be done in less than a week. The only other part of the DM course that might prolong the timeframe is the "internship" in which you must assist an instructor in open and closed water scenarios (however, if you time it right, you could do this part on a one weekend course that runs Fri- Sun and assist with the entire course for the credit). Just be sure to hook up with an organized shop and make sure that they can offer you an outline that meets your needs.
Good luck!
K
Edited by TheSassyRabbit, 11 July 2004 - 08:18 PM.
#8
Posted 11 July 2004 - 08:58 PM
#9
Posted 11 July 2004 - 11:16 PM
Basically, I lived at the shop for a few months assisting with four or five OW classes in the pool and had trouble getting a dive class to observe in OW (something about a referral program to warmer climates. It was good though. Personally, I am glad that I was forced to really learn my certification and I am a better dive pro for having been been pushed a bit then.
#10
Posted 12 July 2004 - 11:14 AM
#11
Posted 12 July 2004 - 12:32 PM
#12
Posted 12 July 2004 - 01:23 PM
you are the master, your kung fu is the greatest...this isn't a gloat as to how wonderful I am...
please let us kneel in your shadow and worship your feet
oh great dale of the sea
oooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
#13
Posted 12 July 2004 - 04:45 PM
i love ya for that.
#14
Posted 16 July 2004 - 07:24 PM
- Chuck
#15
Posted 18 July 2004 - 01:18 PM
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