PADI Divemaster Course
$1,500.00 inc. GST
Course Dates Feb 29th, March the 1st 14th and 15th
PADI Divemaster Course
Take the PADI Divemaster course and do what you love to do as a career
Do you love scuba diving? Want to share it with others on a whole new level? Scuba divers look up to divemasters because they are leaders who mentor and motivate others. As a divemaster, you not only get to dive a lot but also experience the joy of seeing others have as much fun diving as you do.
Begin your dive career- take the first step and become a PADI Divemaster. You’re eligible to start your PADI Divemaster training after you complete the PADI Rescue Diver Course. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you’ll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. The most fulfilling part of the course is learning to supervise dive activities while assisting with diver training.
Divers look to you for leadership. Your confidence grows with every breath.
PADI Divemasters are qualified to supervise and assist with both training and non-training dive activities. Dive centres and resorts around the world employ PADI Divemasters to assist with dive classes and guide underwater tours. PADI Divemasters may conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving experience and Scuba Review program for certified divers.
They may also conduct the PADI Discover Snorkelling and the PADI Skin Diver course.
The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, water skills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you will develop the skills to organise and direct a variety of scuba diving activities and events.
The PADI Divemaster course is your first level of professional training. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you’ll fine-tune your dive skills, like perfecting the effortless hover, and refine your rescue skills so you anticipate and easily solve common problems. You’ll gain dive knowledge, management and supervision abilities so you become a role model to divers everywhere.
Whether you want to work at a faraway dive destination or close to home at a local dive shop, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you. PADI Divemasters are respected dive professionals who are aligned with the largest and most respected dive organisation in the world
WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO BECOME A DIVEMASTER?
The PADI Divemaster course at Dive Gear Australia is divided into three parts. A description of the components are written below:
PART ONE- THEORY TOPICS
- Course Orientation
- The Role and Characteristics of a PADI Divemaster
- Supervising Diving Activities for Certified Divers
- Assisting With Student Divers in Training Dives
- Theory Introduction
- Physics
- Physiology
- Equipment
- Decompression Theory and the Recreational Dive Planner
- Divemaster Conducted Programs
- Diver safety and risk management
- The business of Diving
- Your Diving Career
PART TWO- WATER SKILLS AND STAMINA
- 20 diver skills
- 400m swim
- 15-minute tread water
- 800m mask, snorkel & fin swim 100m inert diver tow
- Rescue assessment
PART THREE- PRACTICAL TRAINING
- Mapping an open water site
- Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
- Equipment Exchange
- Divemaster Conducted Program
- Divemaster conducted programs and specialised skills
- Awareness of the dive environment
- Dive setup and management
- Conducting dive briefings
- Organising a search and recovery project and a deep dive
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Internship- candidates will assist PADI Instructors with a list of PADI courses and programs.
Please note that Boat dive costs on these courses are not included in the Divemaster course cost.
DIVEMASTER COURSE PREREQUISITES
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from another training organisation
- PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organisation
- Have proof of EFR Primary and Secondary Care or equivalent CPR and first aid training valid within 24 months of course commencement
- Have a medical clearance signed by a physician. The medical must be valid within 12 months before the start of the course (and also current when you are certified)
- Have 20 logged dives to start, 60 for certification
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organisation may apply – ask your PADI Instructor.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
The following materials are required by you before the beginning of the Divemaster course and are available at Dive Gear Australia.
- Logbook
- Pocket mask
- RDP – Both versions (Table and eRDPML including associated Instructions for Use booklets)
- Instructor guides for Discover Scuba Diving, Discover Snorkelling/Skin Diver Course, Scuba Review/Discover Local Diving (available from the internet) or better yet, the
- PADI Instructor Manual
In addition to the required materials, you will need a full set of scuba, snorkelling equipment and exposure protection for 12 deg C (winter) – 22 deg C (summer).
Course fees include the following items:
- PADI Instructor Manual
- PADI Divemaster Manual
- PADI Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving
- Scuba Tune-up Guidebook
- PADI DSD Instructor cue cards
- PADI Divemaster Slates
- PADI Professional Training log
- eRDPML
- Divemaster Hologram
- PADI Pro Bag
- PADI Dive Master Theory online account
- Professional tuition
- Divemaster registration fee with PADI
- Counselling and career advice
- Cylinder & weight belt hire (if required)
- Air fills during the program
- Use of swimming pool and facilities
- Use of other texts during the course
Here at Dive Gear Australia, we offer exceptional customer service as well as fast delivery & shipping to everyone with no exceptions.
With a large distribution centre in Melbourne, we ship daily to Sydney, NSW, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Queensland, Adelaide, South Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Darwin, Canberra, ACT, Northern Territory, and Hobart, Tasmania, etc.
How Products are Shipped
Orders are sent via Australia Express Post, Couriers Please, Startrack and Australia Post.
PO Box and Parcel Locker addresses are shipped via Australia Post; however, We cannot ship large items to these addresses, so you will need to provide a residential or business address.
All smaller items and as many as possible are sent via Australia Express Post for a speedy delivery.
Large Item Shipping Costs
Due to the increased freight costs, some large items incur an extra shipping fee in addition to the Flat rate shipping cost.
Large Dive Bags: $30
Long Freediving Fins: $15
Long Spearguns: $ 20
Shipping Time Frame
All orders are usually shipped the same day if ordered before 12 pm or 1-3 days after the initial purchase. At DGA, We only use reputable couriers that offer excellent service and fast delivery. Rural locations may take longer to arrive.
Shipping Rural and Remote, Offshore islands and Territories of Australia
In rural and remote parts of Australia, shipping will depend on the availability of our shipping companies that can transport your goods to you. We always choose the fastest way possible.
Please note our flat rate of $20 is based on delivery to mainland Australia. Some Rural parts of Australia, Offshore islands and Territories of Australia may incur additional postage costs due to the remote location, which means our DGA Customer Service team will contact you or the extra shipping costs.
Package Handling
Dive Gear Australia staff are fully vaccinated for the safety of all and follow safe shipping and packing practices.
Hassle-Free Easy 30-Day Returns Policy
We understand that the product that you have purchased may not suit or fit you. For us to best assist you in preparing for a return or exchange, please read the following information carefully before returning a product.
DGA Dive Gear Australia offers you a 30-day exchange policy on most products within Australia for all goods that are unused and in a saleable condition. This means:
Eligibility Conditions
- The product and packaging are undamaged, unworn, unmarked and where applicable with tags still attached.
- Must include all packing material, manuals, blank warranty cards, and accessories.
- If you believe your product is faulty, please refer to the faulty items section below.
- Dive Gear Australia is not responsible for misuse of products or poor treatment of goods including proper care and servicing or equipment on time.
- Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be received within 7 business days of receipt of merchandise.
If a product comes back and meets the standards above, we will offer you an exchange for a different size or a product of the same value.
If a product is returned to us that has been worn, used in water or is damaged, Your return may not be accepted and the goods shipped back to you at your expense.
We do not offer refunds for a change of mind or if you have ordered the wrong product. Please refer to this guideline by the ACCC. Refunds
Returns and Exchanges
For all returns and exchanges, please contact us at sales@divegearaustralia.com.au outlining what product you would like to return, the reason and your order number. We will do our very best to look after you from there as soon as possible.
Return and Exchange Shipping
Unless an item is defective, If you need to exchange or return an incorrect product, please send the item back with a copy of your invoice and any instructions or information we might need. Our customer service team will contact you as soon as we receive the goods for any charges and the cost of the return freight.
Return Address:
Dive Gear Australia
Phone Number 0397023694
Fy 11, 53-57 Rimfire Drive, Hallam, Victoria, 3803
Please Note: Processing your return may take from 1 to 7 working days from the arrival of your package back to Dive Gear Australia.
Clearance and Non-returnable Items
Special order merchandise or any item indicated on the website as non-returnable is as such.
Clearance items are not refundable and may not be returned unless there is a clear warranty issue or fault with the product. We will exchange as long as stock is available of the same item.
Refund and Credits
Please allow up to 14 days for a credit to appear on your account from the received date. We will issue your refund in the same way you made the original purchase, minus the original cost of shipping.
Click & Collect – LOCAL PICK-UP
Shop online and then collect your order in-store with our Click & Collect service. (Melbourne and Victoria customers only).
This means you can order your favourite product online and pick it up from our store, limiting the need for physical contact with our team.
Once your order’s processed, you’ll receive a confirmation email letting you know that your order is ready for collection.
Bring your confirmation email and ID to the front of the store.
Where do I collect my order from?
Dive Gear Australia
FY 11, 53-57 Rimfire Drive
Hallam, Victoria, 3803
What if I need to add or Change items that I ordered?
When picking up your order, we’ll happily assist you with any changes.
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