Divemaster ( 8-week course )

The SSI Divemaster program is your first step in becoming a dive professional.! In addition to guiding certified divers, Divemasters get to assist on courses, work on dive vessels and in resorts, as well as teach snorkelling courses. This course expands your understanding of the broad subject of diving and all diving theory. This is an internship-style course, where you participate in the daily life of a busy dive shop. The course includes skills development both in confined waters and open water to the level that you can demonstrate to others. Your training will also cover the safety aspects of being a dive leader. You will learn how to best take care of your customers in a variety of conditions and work with our most experienced instructors allowing you to learn from different teaching styles.

Week 1 Dive Experience

Meet your instructor to complete paperwork and planning your DMT schedule. Then fun dive, fun dive, fun dive until you have a minimum of 40 dives.

Week 2 Orientation + Diving Skills + Assists

Improve your underwater navigation skills up to a professional level. Followed by Assist skills development.

Week 3 - 4 Science of Diving + Dive Guide Theory

Meet your instructor to discuss and learn Dive Guide and science of diving theory. ( Self Study )

Morning dives for skills development and practice. Final Exam ( 98% pass rate requirement )

Week 5 - 6 Course Assists + Skills Development

Start assisting courses with numerous instructors to help you learn skills and develop your own methods and style. You will assist instructors with different skill levels, from zero experience through to advanced.

*requirement: Assist in all courses from Basic Diver through to Stress & Rescue including Specialities.

Weeks 7 - 8 Dive Guide + Dive Briefings

Become a professional dive guide, learning dive guide practical skills, leading fun dives and practising your dive briefings before obtaining your new profession! *night dive lead required

Have at least the following equipment of your own:

Price includes

Course requirements

Divemaster ( 8-week course )

Week 1 Dive Experience

Meet your instructor to complete paperwork and planning your DMT schedule. Then fun dive, fun dive, fun dive until you have a minimum of 40 dives.

Week 2 Orientation + Diving Skills + Assists

Improve your underwater navigation skills up to a professional level. Followed by Assist skills development.

Week 3 - 4 Science of Diving + Dive Guide Theory

Meet your instructor to discuss and learn Dive Guide and science of diving theory. ( Self Study )

Morning dives for skills development and practice. Final Exam ( 98% pass rate requirement )

Week 5 - 6 Course Assists + Skills Development

Start assisting courses with numerous instructors to help you learn skills and develop your own methods and style. You will assist instructors with different skill levels, from zero experience through to advanced.

*requirement: Assist in all courses from Basic Diver through to Stress & Rescue including Specialities.

Weeks 7 - 8 Dive Guide + Dive Briefings

Become a professional dive guide, learning dive guide practical skills, leading fun dives and practising your dive briefings before obtaining your new profession! *night dive lead required

Have at least the following equipment of your own:

Dive computer

Compass

SMB and reel

Whistle

Diver´s tool (knife or a cutting tool)

Mask, snorkel, and fins

Price includes

Unlimited dives for the duration of the course

Diving gear

Online theory materials – Diamond access (Online and offline access to digital training materials)

Snacks and drinks on the boat

Certification and registration fees

First-year SSI membership fees

Course requirements

Minimum age 18 years

Minimum 40 dives (Can be completed with us free of charge)

Stress & Rescue rating or equivalent

SSI Advanced Adventurer Certification or equivalent

Have a current medical examination for scuba diving and a signed medical questionnaire

Divemaster ( 8-week course )

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Week 1 Dive Experience

Meet your instructor to complete paperwork and planning your DMT schedule. Then fun dive, fun dive, fun dive until you have a minimum of 40 dives.

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Week 2 Orientation + Diving Skills + Assists

Improve your underwater navigation skills up to a professional level. Followed by Assist skills development.

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Week 3 - 4 Science of Diving + Dive Guide Theory

Meet your instructor to discuss and learn Dive Guide and science of diving theory. ( Self Study )

Morning dives for skills development and practice. Final Exam ( 98% pass rate requirement )

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Week 5 - 6 Course Assists + Skills Development

Start assisting courses with numerous instructors to help you learn skills and develop your own methods and style. You will assist instructors with different skill levels, from zero experience through to advanced.

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*requirement: Assist in all courses from Basic Diver through to Stress & Rescue including Specialities.

Weeks 7 - 8 Dive Guide + Dive Briefings

Become a professional dive guide, learning dive guide practical skills, leading fun dives and practising your dive briefings before obtaining your new profession! *night dive lead required

Have at least the following equipment of your own:

Dive computer

Compass

SMB and reel

Whistle

Diver´s tool (knife or a cutting tool)

Mask, snorkel, and fins

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Price includes

Unlimited dives for the duration of the course

Diving gear

Online theory materials – Diamond access (Online and offline access to digital training materials)

Snacks and drinks on the boat

Certification and registration fees

First-year SSI membership fees

Course requirements

Minimum age 18 years

Minimum 40 dives (Can be completed with us free of charge)

Stress & Rescue rating or equivalent

SSI Advanced Adventurer Certification or equivalent

Have a current medical examination for scuba diving and a signed medical questionnaire