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Key West Scuba Diving
PADI DIVEMASTER IN
KEY WEST FLORIDA
For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI Divemaster program is your first step leadership level in the PADI System of diver education. This rating denotes you as a person who:
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Has a high level of personal diving skill. |
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Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory. |
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Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities. |
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Is able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers. |
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To qualify for PADI Divemaster training, you'll need to:
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Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent). |
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Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent). |
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Have logged a minimum of 20 open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and completed and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster. |
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Be at least 18 years old. |
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Be in good physical condition for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician. |
You’ll complete three phases in the
PADI Divemaster program:
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Watermanship and skills assessment |
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Watermanship and stamina |
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General diving skills |
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Knowledge Development |
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Diving physics |
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Diving physiology |
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Diving physiology |
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Diving physiology |
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Diving skills and environment |
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Supervising students in training |
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Dive management and control |
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Dive planning |
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Emergency assistance plan for Diving emergencies in the local area |
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Mapping a local open water site |
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Practical Application |
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This involves Key West training activities using various structured training sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions with actual PADI programs. These training sessions enable you to gain practical experience as an instructional assistant and a supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide. |
What's included: All equipment, instructor fees, and boat fees. The Divemaster application is then signed and forwared to PADI HQ for final approval and membership approval.
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What's not included:
The PADI Divemaster Manual is required for this course. Books are available at the shop in Key West Florida.
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As a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to:
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Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors. |
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Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers. |
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Generally supervise both training and no training related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives. |
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Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers |
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Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers. |
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Enroll in PADI Instructor level training
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Clyde's Key West Scuba Diving
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