Duration and Programme of the PADI Divemaster Course in Tossa de Mar
- Duration: Approximately 60 hours of training. Intensive mode in 1 month or over weekends during summer.
- Programme:
- Advanced development of technical diving knowledge.
- Demonstration-level diving practice.
- Training in simulated and real diver supervision scenarios.
What's Included in the PADI Divemaster Course?
- Complete Learning Kit: Course manual and necessary resources.
- Note: Does not include PADI membership fees or personal diving equipment.
Requirements for the PADI Divemaster Course
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Required certification: PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent.
- Dives to start: Minimum 20 logged dives.
- Dives to certify: Minimum 60 logged dives.
- First Aid: CPR/First Aid certification no older than 2 years.
- Medical Questionnaire: Complete the questionnaire before starting - Medical Questionnaire
- Dive and Liability Insurance: Mandatory.
Course Certification
You will earn an official PADI Divemaster certification recognised worldwide. You will be able to assist instructors in student training, supervise diving activities, and organise and lead dives. You may also run Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) programmes as a Divemaster.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PADI Divemaster Course
How long does the PADI Divemaster course take?
The course requires approximately 60 hours of training. You can complete it in 1 month with the intensive programme or over several weekends during the summer season in Tossa de Mar.
What do I need to start the Divemaster?
You need at least a PADI Rescue Diver certification, be 18 years old, have 20 logged dives, and hold a current first aid and CPR certification.
Can a Divemaster teach diving?
The Divemaster is the first professional level but does not allow independent teaching. To teach you will need the next level: the PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) course.
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