PADI Divemaster Course in the Cayman Islands

PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE

Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers.

During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems. You put this knowledge into action through an internship or series of practical training exercises.

Knowledge Development: 12 topics ranging from dive theory to assisting student divers in training

Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization), PADI Rescue Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organization), 40 logged dives, 18 years old.

Minimum Number of Logged Dives: 60 for certification as PADI Divemaster

You would need to allow approx 10 – 14 days to complete the course. 

Here is a breakdown of all the costs fees involved to become a PADI Divemaster:-

Instruction by Ocean Frontiers = US$1,300

PADI Digital Crew Pak = US$441 (Purchased through Ocean Frontiers). 

PADI Professional Dive Theory eLearning (optional) US$150

PADI Registration Fees, after you have passed the course and wish to registert with PADI as a qualified Divemaster = US$134

PADI Annual Fees = US$190 (if renewed online) 

Medical Examination for Diving = $130 to $300, this is something you need to arrnage with your doctor or hyperbaric physician. 

PADI Divemaster Course - More Info

What does it cover? 
The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional level within the PADI System of diver education and allows you to work as a training assistant on PADI courses and programs, supervise certified divers during pleasure diving experiences, and conduct some PADI programs independently.  Becoming a PADI Divemaster consists of the following segments: knowledge development, practical application and the Divemaster final exam. The online portion of the course, PADI Divemaster Online, covers nine topics that prepare you for the practical sessions needed to complete the Divemaster course. Through PADI's eLearning® system and practical segments of the Divemaster course, you become well prepared to work as a PADI Divemaster

What are the prerequisites for PADI Divemaster Online?
Prior to enrolling in PADI Divemaster Online, you must be at least 18 years old, have a current medical attesting to your diving fitness signed by a physician within the previous 12 months, and be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue or hold qualifying certifications from another dive training organization. You must also have completed a Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care course (or other sanctioned first aid and CPR course) within the past 24 months and be able to prove that you have completed at least 40 dives (60 before being able to complete the Divemaster course with experience of deep dives, night dives and underwater navigation).  If you have any questions as to whether you meet the necessary prerequisites, please contact your PADI Retailer or Resort.

How does it work?
After enrolling, PADI's eLearning system presents you with interactive presentations that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you gauge your progress and review and correct anything you might happen to miss. This lets you move through the program efficiently and at your own pace.

What does it cost?

Ocean Frontiers PADI Dive Center will charge $1299 for the practical application portion of the course.  Here is a breakdown of all the fees involved:-

Instruction by Ocean Frontiers = US$1,300

PADI Digital Crew Pak = US$441 (Purchased through Ocean Frontiers). 

PADI Professional Dive Theory eLearning (optional) US$150

PADI Registration Fees, after you have passed the course and wish to registert with PADI as a qualified Divemaster = US$134

PADI Annual Fees = US$190 (if renewed online) 

Medical Examination for Diving = $130 to $300, this is something you need to arrnage with your doctor or hyperbaric physician. 

Materials – The PADI Divemaster Online program will provide you with perpetual access to an ebook version of the PADI Divemaster manual, a required material. However, to complete the PADI Divemaster course, you also need a current PADI Instructor Manual, both the Table RDP and eRDPML, The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving, and a set of the PADI Divemaster slates. There are other required materials and equipment, some of which you already have. Your PADI Retailer or Resort will guide and counsel you on what you need, and will make suggestions to help you prepare for a valuable course experience. 

Contact the PADI Retailer or Resort where you will complete the practical segments of the course to discuss total courses costs, equipment, materials and logistical requirements.

What else is required to become a PADI Divemaster?
Once you successfully complete Divemaster eLearning Online, you will need to successfully complete several practical assessments, workshops and other assignments with your PADI Instructor. You will also need to complete the Divemaster Final Exam as well as meet the professionalism criteria.

How long do you have to complete the eLearning course?
The eLearning segment of the course is available for one year from the time of course registration. Though you must finish the online portion of the course within that time frame, you will have perpetual access to an online version of the PADI Divemaster manual.

How do you document that you've completed the eLearning segment?
Once you finish the eLearning portion of the course, the Ocean Frontiers Dive Center is notified that you have completed it and that you are ready for the practical phase of the program. At the end of the eLearning program, you can print out your eRecord and bring a copy of it with you to show your PADI Instructor at Ocean Frontiers.