Divemaster Rating

A certified Divemaster is for those who are ready to step up and become a leader.  As a Divemaster you will be responsible for other divers,Dive Master Training and other divers will look up to you as their role model. Only the serious diver should consider becoming a Divemaster.

Prerequisites: To become a Divemaster you must be at least 18 years old, hold the Rescue Diver certification or equivalant, have a minimum of 20 logged dives to start the course, have at least 60 logged dives by the completion of the course, submit a satisfactory medical exam form signed by a licensed physician, and be a person of good moral character.

The Divemaster Course is divided into three sections:

  • Watermanship & Skill Assessment
  • Diving Knowledge Delelopment
  • Practical Application

During the Watermanship and Skills Assessment you will fine tune your diving abilities, and learn the proper ways and techniques to demonstrate skills to students.  Swim and Float tests will also be conducted, and your rescue skills will also be reviewed.

The Diving Knowledge & Development part of this course will be divided into five lectures and eight written tests.  The five Lectures will cover Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Supervising Students, and the Recreational Dive Planner.  There will be a written exam following each one of these lectures. The remaining three written exams are covered in the Divemaster manual.

The last part of the course is the Practical Application where you will work together with your instructor as an instructional assistant in the training of Open Water Courses, both in the pool, and in the Open Water segments. You will also work with students enrolled in a continuing education course.  This will develop your ability to be able to control student problems that can occur.

If you feel you're ready to assume responsibility and take a leadership role, then you're ready for the Divemaster Course. Call or stop in to get started.

Course fee:  $595

All students enrolled in a course with Abyss-Scuba receive a 10% discount on purchases of equipment during their term as a student.

Abyss Scuba & Travel
6439 South Broadway Boulevard, Littleton, CO 80121
phone 303 795-7070 fax 303 795-3337
bart@abyss-scuba.com

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