PADI Announces updated Divemaster Course

PADI has recently announced standards changes to the Divemaster course.

In the most recent revisions, divemaster course competencies reflect the goal of producing more skilled and experienced leaders. For example:

• An increased diving experience prerequisite.

• More in water and workshop time with the instructor,learning the practical aspects of divemastering—supervision, leadership and role-model skills.

• Practical experience in all programs/experiences dive-masters are authorized to conduct once certified.
In addition, the dive theory knowledge requirements were revised for more effective learning. Until now, divemaster candidates have had to master instructor-level dive theory in a single step. The revised course creates a better bridge between Rescue Diver and Open Water Scuba Instructor theory knowledge.

Ask anyone who has completed the PADI Divemaster course, and they will tell you it was well worth the time and effort to achieve this rating, and helped them become better divers. Stop by any of the three stores to get more details about the Divemaster course.