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Dive Master
A PADI Divemaster Course at H2O Divers is the perfect way to start your professional diving career.
During this course you will work closely with our PADI Instructors, assisting in teaching diving courses, helping to run our daily dives and expanding your dive knowledge as you work towards becoming a dive professional. Each member of the team has been carefully appointed by our Chief Instructor and a senior member of H2O Divers management. The management team has had many years of experience working in busy dive centres and managing them. Through our experience we have learnt what makes a good crew; and we don't just have good Divemasters and Instructors, we want the best.
Set on the vibrant diving hub of Malta, our friendly, relaxed dive centres offers Divemaster candidates the opportunity to get involved in all aspects of the business of diving whilst at the same time enjoying the wonderful underwater world on the island which is voted one of the top 5 dive destinations in the world. Come and join our team!
What are the pre-requisites for the PADI Divemaster Course?
Before you can start you course you must be 18 years of age have:
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver Cert
Logged 40 scuba dives
Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months
Medical clearance for diving by a physician dated within 12 months at the time of certification
What can a Divemaster do?
Once you have completed your training and qualified as a PADI Divemaster, you can:
Work in the diving industry, guiding divers on daily dives
Assist Instructors with student training
Private guide for certified divers.
Teach PADI Skin Diving and Discover Snorkelling
Conduct Scuba Reviews for certified divers
Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving programs
If qualified as a Discover Scuba Diving Leader, conduct DSDs in a pool/ confined open water (Local Laws permitting).
After completing the corresponding training, conduct:
Digital Underwater Photographer specialty courses under the direction of a PADI Instructor
Emergency Oxygen Provider courses
Further your diving career and increase your responsibilities through Instructor Development training
How long will it take?
At H2O Divers, our PADI Divemaster training course is designed to maximize the opportunities you have to work with certified divers and guests in a full range of situations and environments. As a result our PADI Divemaster Course programme will last between 4 to 6 weeks (internship min 3 months). We do advise all Divemaster candidates to start work on the Divemaster theory before starting the course so that you can take full advantage of the in-water and diving opportunities when you get here.
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What will I be doing? During your course you will be involved in a wide range of activities which are designed to develop your dive leadership skills through independent study sessions, classroom presentations, examinations, skills development, water skills and stamina tests and practical application. Under the guidance and support of one of our instructors, your course will cover the following: |
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Theory subjects Physics Physiology Equipment Decompression theory and RDP Dive skills and the environment DM Conducted Programmes Supervising student divers Supervising certified divers |
Water skills/stamina exercises: 400 metres timed swim 800 metres timed snorkel 100 metres tired diver tow 15 minutes float Demonstration quality skills circuit In-water rescue assessment Equipment exchange DM Conducted programme |
Practical application: Assisting a PADI instructor during Open Water and other continuing education courses Supervising certified divers in the water Help with the running our centre Briefing and help with guiding guests on the many amazing dive sites we visit here in Malta |
How much does it cost:
The cost of the PADI Divemaster Internship Course at H2O Divers is FREE! If you are wishing to complete the PADI Divemaster Course as a stand alone course the price will ?600.
Other possible costs:
We advise all Divemaster candidates to have their own equipment. If you have to rent it from us it will cost 25 Euros per day.
Before you can qualify as a Divemaster you must have completed 60 dives
It is possible that these might not be completed during the Divemaster Course (you should be able to log at least 30 to 40 dives as part of the course).
Any additional dives required after the course will need to be paid for at a rate to be discussed with the Dive Centre.
What materials will I need?
PADI Divemaster Manual and the Diving Knowledge Workbook
RDP Table and eRDPML including Instructions for Use booklets
The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Divemaster Slates
Instructor Manual including a special decal that must be submitted with your Divemaster application and the following the programs
Instructor Course/Exam Dates
After you have completed your PADI Divemaster Course why not enroll on your PADI Instructor Course? Below you will find 2012 dates:-
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Instructor Development Course |
Instructor Exam |
Instructor Specialties |
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7th to 15th March 2012 |
16th and 17th March 2012 |
17th March 2012 onwards |
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2nd to 10th May 2012 |
11th and 12th May 2012 |
12th May 2012 onwards |
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31st Oct to 8th November 2012 |
9th and 10th November 2012 |
10th November 2012 onwards |
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Special Offers
Rescue Diver
What does it cover?
PADI Rescue Diver Course Online content is broken down into 5 easy-to-learn sections after an introduction. The course covers a wide range of topics including, The Psychology of Rescue, Recognizing Diver Stress, Accident Management, Assisting Responsive and Unresponsive Divers at the Surface and Underwater, Equipment Problems, Oxygen Delivery Systems, Missing Diver Procedures, Responding to Diver Emergencies and Inwater Rescue Breathing.
Who can benefit from completing the course?
The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to prevent, and if necessary, manage dive emergencies. The course broadens a diver's awareness and improves their skills and confidence. Most certified PADI Rescue Divers look back on their rescue training as one of the most challenging - sometimes demanding - and therefore most rewarding courses they've taken. The subject is serious but the training is fun.
How does it work?
After enrolling, PADI's eLearning® system presents you with interactive presentations that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you check understanding of the presented information before moving on. This lets you go through the program efficiently and at your own pace. End-of-section exams verify your mastery of the entire topic and are automatically scored.
What else is required to complete the course?
After completing the online portion of the PADI Rescue Diver Course you'll visit your PADI Dive Center or Resort to complete your training. You'll take a short eLearning Quick Review to confirm your understanding of safety-related material from the course. Then, you'll complete the inwater training portion of the course. Your instructor may introduce you to ten rescue exercises in confined water and then have you practice them in open water. Finally, you participate in two Rescue Diver Scenarios in open water. Your PADI Dive Center or Resort will charge a separate fee for completing your rescue training exercises and scenarios.
What does it cost?
The course fee for PADI Rescue Diver Course Online is $120 US, non-refundable.
How long do you have to complete the eLearning course?
The eLearning course will be available for one year from the time of course registration.
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Digital Underwater Photographer
What does it cover?
The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Course Online includes all the knowledge development requirements for the course. If you want to take digital photos and video near, around or underwater this course will teach you how. In the first two sections, the focus is primarily on still photography – whether you take digital still images with a camera or camcorder. Finally, Section Three covers some specific tips on how to image quality underwater video with digital cameras.
Who can benefit from completing the course?
The course is designed for anyone who wants to learn how to use a digital camera or video underwater and also helps improve the skills and knowledge of those who already have some experience with underwater digital imaging. The course is open to snorkelers, aquatic enthusiasts and certified divers of all levels.
Snorkelers and scuba divers may be certified as PADI Digital Underwater Photographers upon completion of the skills portion of the course.
How does it work?
After enrolling, PADI's eLearning® system presents you with interactive presentations that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you check understanding of the presented information before moving on. This lets you go through the program efficiently and at your own pace. End-of-section exams verify your mastery of the entire topic and are automatically scored.
What else is required to complete the course?
Unlike other PADI eLearning® system presents you with interactive presentations that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you gauge your progress, and review and correct anything you might happen to miss. This lets you move through the program efficiently and at your own pace.
What else is required to complete the course? Prior to certification as a PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Level One, you must complete a training dive in a pool, confined water or open water with a PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Instructor. The Level One certification is open to snorkelers and the certification card issued for that level will state that it is a non-diving certification level. For divers in training or divers that are already certified, certification as a PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Level Two requires you to complete a second open water training dive. Contact your PADI Dive Center or Resort to schedule these sessions.
What does it cost?
The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Course Online is $120 US nonrefundable. Your PADI Dive Center or Resort will charge an additional fee for participation in the training dives. Contact your PADI Dive Center or Resort regarding these additional costs.
How long do you have to complete the eLearning course?
The eLearning course will be available for one year from the time of course registration.
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Enriched Air Diver
What does it cover?
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course online includes all the knowledge development requirements for the course. You'll also have unlimited access to the PADI Enriched Air Diver manual online for reference after you have completed the course.
How does it work?
After enrolling, PADI's eLearning system presents you with interactive presentations that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you gauge your progress, and review and correct anything you might happen to miss. This lets you move through the program efficiently and at your own pace.
What else is required to complete the course?
Prior to certification as a PADI Enriched Air Diver, you must complete a Practical Application session and either two enriched air training dives or predive simulations, with a PADI Enriched Air Specialty Instructor. Contact your PADI Dive Center or Resort to schedule these sessions.
How old must I be in order to get certified as a PADI Enriched Air Diver?
A diver must be 15 years old or older to enroll in a PADI Enriched Air Diver Course.
What does it cost?
The PADI Enriched Air Diver course online is $195 US nonrefundable. The fee covers the knowledge development training as well as unlimited access to the PADI Enriched Air Diver Manual online. Your PADI Dive Center or Resort will charge an additional fee for participation in the Practical Application session and enriched air training dives, or predive simulations. Contact your PADI Dive Center or Resort regarding these additional costs.
How long do you have to complete the eLearning course?
The eLearning course will be available for one year from the time of course registration.
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