DIVEMASTER in the idyllic Philippines
DIVEMASTER in the idyllic Philippines
The PADI Divemaster course is your first step into the professional world of diving. It’s the opportunity to transform your passion into a career while developing the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a leader in the dive community.
As a Divemaster, you’ll work closely with PADI Instructors, learning how to lead certified divers, assist with training and create safe, enjoyable experiences underwater. You’ll refine your diving and rescue skills, develop your knowledge of the underwater environment, and gain the leadership and dive management skills needed to work as a professional.
More than a qualification, becoming a Divemaster means becoming a role model, mentor and leader for other divers.
Whether your goal is to work in a local dive centre, travel the world as a dive professional, or continue your journey towards becoming a PADI Instructor, the Divemaster course is where your professional diving career begins.
Take the first step. Dive deeper into your passion and turn it into your profession.
Why do the course with us?
Training as a PADI Divemaster with Seaquest means gaining real-world experience in one of the Philippines’ most exciting diving destinations.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of dive sites and underwater environments throughout your training, experiencing the incredible diversity of diving that the area has to offer. You’ll be part of our dive team, assisting our experienced Divemasters and Instructors on a daily basis and taking part in a wide range of diving activities.
With a busy flow of students and divers, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience and see what it really takes to work as a professional dive leader.
At Seaquest, you’ll also have access to a Course Director in-house, supported by a highly experienced team of instructors and Divemasters.
Their combined knowledge and experience will help you refine your diving, develop your leadership and rescue skills, and build the confidence you need to become a capable and professional Divemaster.
Don’t just complete your Divemaster course. Become part of the team, gain real experience and start building your career in diving.
Marine life
We emphasize gaining interest in marine life and deepening proficiency of the taxonomy and behavior of underwater animals,
especially the variety of local creatures. Bohol is famous for the general diversity of marine life,
but especially for the rich macro-diving. You will finish your divemaster training with a lot of new knowledge on marine critters.
Because we emphasize environmental protection you will also be able to partake in our beach clean-ups, dive-against-debris dives,
COT removal dives and maybe some coral rehabilitation workshops.
What will you learn?
The PADI Divemaster course is designed to develop your leadership, diving and organisational skills, preparing you to take responsibility for dive activities and work confidently as a professional dive leader. Your training combines knowledge development, in-water skills, workshops and real-world practical experience.
You’ll learn how to supervise and organise diving activities, assist instructors with student divers, conduct dive briefings and manage dive sites, while developing a strong understanding of diver safety, risk management and the professional responsibilities of a Divemaster.
You’ll also develop practical skills such as mapping dive sites. Throughout the course, you’ll gain a broader understanding of the dive industry and explore the different career opportunities available to you as a diving professional.
Before arriving in Panglao, you can get a head start by completing the PADI Divemaster eLearning, allowing you to work through the academic content at your own pace.
Once you arrive, you can focus your time on the water, practical workshops and gaining valuable hands-on experience with our professional dive team.
- • The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
- • Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
- • Diver safety and risk management
- • Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
- • Business of diving and your career
- • Awareness of the dive environment
- • Dive setup and management
- • Mapping an open water site
- • Conducting dive briefings
- • Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
- • Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
- • Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Check Dive Jobs around the world here : https://divejobs.padi.com/
Before you come to Bohol, you can sign up for Divemaster Online – PADI’s eLearning option – to start now. You can work through eight knowledge development sections using a web-based system that lets you learn at your own pace. You also have access to an online version of the Divemaster Manual for reference during and after the course.
Another option is to study by reading the Divemaster Manual and watching the Divemaster Video (a book and DVD package). Enroll now and get your Divemaster Crew-Pak, which also includes other reference materials – like the PADI Instructor Manual and The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving – that you’ll need during the course.
Consider taking Dive Theory Online, another PADI eLearning® program, that takes you step-by-step through dive physics, physiology, skills, equipment and environment, plus a Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) review. By successfully completing Dive Theory Online, you can get credit for half of the Divemaster Final Exam. Your PADI Instructor can explain how this works when you meet to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your waterskills exercises, workshops and practical assessments.
Requirements
- ✔ PADI Rescue Divers who are at least 18 years old may enroll in the PADI Divemaster course.
- ✔ Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.
- ✔ A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
- ✔ At least 40 logged dives to begin the course and 60 dives to earn certification.
- Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organization may apply – contact our PADI Course Director "gopro@seaquestdivecenter.com" to double-check.
What scuba gear will you use?
As a dive professional, having your own reliable scuba equipment is mandatory almost everywhere. For the Divemaster course, a dive computer, compass, and DSMB with reel are required and not available to rent.
You will also need your own basic scuba equipment but if you prefer to travel light, we do have rental equipment available, but we strongly recommend arriving with as much of your own equipment as possible. Being familiar with your own gear will increase your confidence, improve your efficiency in the water and help you progress faster throughout your training.
If you need to purchase any part of your equipment, we’re here to help. Our team can advise you on what you really need for your professional diving career, and we can offer special discounts both at our own dive shop and through other dive stores in Panglao.
Course Details
As a PADI Divemaster in the Philippines, you can live in the tropics, dive every day and get paid for it? Why not sign up for the PADI divemaster course where the ocean becomes your new office and you get to go diving daily!
Duration
2 months
Price
The price of the Divemaster Course is 69,950 php and includes the PADI Crewpack, tank and weights rental, environmental fees, as well as instructor guidance. The PADI registration fees is an additional 196 AUD.
