The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional level in PADI diving. It is for passionate divers who want to turn their love of diving into a career or a rewarding part-time role. With NexGen Divers in Hurghada you build your skills and knowledge and learn to lead other divers.
Who it suits
Experienced Rescue Divers who want to guide dives, assist instructors and mentor other divers, and divers planning to go on to become a PADI Instructor.
Prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Have a minimum of 40 logged dives to start the course. You need 60 logged dives to certify.
- Hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from another recognized training organization).
- Hold a PADI Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent from another recognized training organization).
- Have completed Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training within the past 24 months. Our EFR Primary & Secondary Care course covers this.
- Be in good physical health and submit a medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
What you learn
Our instructors guide you through practical training sessions. You learn advanced diving skills, gain a deep understanding of dive theory, and learn to assist and supervise dive activities. Topics include dive planning, emergency management and dive site mapping. By the end of the course you have the skills and confidence to lead dives, assist instructors and mentor other divers.
What the certification gives you
- Dive career opportunities: PADI Divemasters work in dive centres, resorts and liveaboards around the world, as dive guides or instructors' assistants.
- A path to teaching: Divemaster is the starting point for the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC).
- Wider knowledge: a deeper understanding of the underwater world, marine life and conservation.
- Recognition: the PADI Divemaster certification is recognized internationally.
Before you book, download and review the Diver Medical form to check whether you need a physician's approval to dive.
