Go Professional - Divemaster   


Divemaster
Take the first step into your dive career and become a PADI Divemaster. 
Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you will expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional. 
The PADI Divemaster course develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities, and assist instructors with student divers.

 

What can PADI Divemasters do?
Work at local dive centers, or at exotic resort locations.
Assist PADI Instructors with students.
Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours.
Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers.
Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs.
Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified divers.
Lead certified divers on Discover Local Diving experiences.
Teach Emergency First Response programs after successful completion of an Emergency First Response Instructor course. 


What do I need to start?
The PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organization.
Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months.
Medical clearance signed by a physician.
Minimum 20 logged dives.
18 years of age.
Note: Upon completion a Divemaster must have at least 60 logged dives. 


What will I do?

Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study sessions.
Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open water.
Training exercises to test  your abilities to organize and solve problems.
An internship or series of practical training exercises. 

How long will it take?
Two weeks - three months

Go Professional - Assistant Instructor   


PADI Assistant Instructor

The PADI Assistant Instructor course is the first portion of the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC). You will not only gain additional experience as a PADI Professional but you will also start learning the PADI System of diver education. 

What do I need?
At least 18 years of age.
To have 60 logged dives, including night, deep, and navigation.
Knowledge development through self-study, quizzes, lectures and presentations.
Confined water skill review and assessment, workshops and presentations.
Open water workshops, rescue assessment and candidate presentations.

How long will it take? 
The course can vary from as little as three days to more than two weeks.
Please e-mail us for further details at sunfish@cytanet.com.cy