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If you're passionate about diving and want to take your skills to the next level, from becoming a Dive Master to preparing to be an instructor.
¿Por qué PADI Divemaster?
As a PADI Divemaster, you’ll lead others as you supervise scuba diving activities and assist with diver training. Whether you want to work at a faraway dive destination or close to home at a local dive shop, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you. PADI Divemasters are respected dive professionals who are aligned with the largest and most respected dive organization in the world – PADI.
Divemaster PADI
Course details
- Duration: 15 days (minimum) 1 month (ideal)
- Course Price $4.000.000 COP
- Includes all materials, dive gear and certification
Prerequisites
- PADI Rescue Divers who are at least 18 years old may enroll in the PADI Divemaster course. You also need to have:
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.
- A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
- At least 40 logged dives to begin the course and 60 dives to earn certification.
- Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask your PADI Instructor.
What do I need to start?
It all starts with the PADI Rescue Diver course, you have to be at least 15 years old to enroll in the PADI Divemaster course. You also need to have:
Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.
A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
At least 40 logged dives to begin the course and 60 dives to earn certification.
Note that qualifying certifications from other diver training organizations may apply – ask your PADI Instructor.
How long will it take?
Generally 15 to 24 days, weather and performance permitting. PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills, which allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you. As the Dive Master is a Professional level you may want to stay a little longer and get as much experience as you can get.
What will I do?
- The PADI Divemaster course teaches you to be a leader and take charge of dive activities. Through knowledge development sessions, water skills exercises and workshops, and hands-on practical assessment, you develop the skills to organize and direct a variety of scuba diving activities. Topics and practical workshops include:
- The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
- Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
- Diver safety and risk management
- Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
- Business of diving and your career
- Awareness of the dive environment
- Dive setup and management
- Mapping an open water site
- Conducting dive briefings
- Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
- Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Why PADI Open Water Diver?
If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving and want an extraordinary life - become a PADI Instructor. Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy - being in, around and under water. PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they've completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. You earn a PADI Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you're rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others - transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.
Open Water Scuba Instructor PADI
Course details
- Duration: 10 days IDC + 2 days IE
- Course Price $14.850.000 COP
- Includes all materials, dive gear and certification
Prerequisites
- Dive Leader Certification - PADI Divemaster or be in possession of a Leadership Level Certification from another recreational diver training organization.
- Have 60 logged Dives and 100 Dives to attend an IE.
- Have documented proof of experience in deep, night diving and underwater navigation.
- 18 years old.
- Medical certificate confirming fitness to dive signed by a Doctor within the last 12 months.
- Certified diver for 6 months.
What do I need to start?
Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.
A PADI Divemaster who has been a certified diver for six months may enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course. You also need:
- At least 60 logged dives and 100 dives to attend an IE.
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.
- A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
- You also need to be an Emergency First Response Instructor, but you can earn this rating during your instructor training.
How long will it take?
The Instructor Development Course(IDC) will take 10 days and is made up of two parts - the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification, and it will take 2 complete days.
What will I do?
Over a minimum of 10 days, but usually more like seven, the IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You'll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. Key topics include:
- PADI Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops
- Learning, Instruction and the PADI System
- Risk Management and Diver Safety
- The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor
- Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling
- You may be able to get college credit or the Assistant Instructor course and Instructor Development Course.
- Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
- Conducting a scuba review and skin diver course
- Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs
Can I do part of my course online (PADI eLearning)?
Yes! The PADI eLearning program allows you to complete the knowledge development sessions online at your leisure, leaving you free to concentrate exclusively on the IDC presentations and skills development.
Why to become a PADI Specialty Instructor?
More scuba diving and more fun sharing what interests you - that's what teaching specialty diver courses is all about. The best way to learn how to make your specialty diver courses really special is to take a specialty instructor course from your local PADI Course Director. Specialty instructor courses provide teaching tips and hands-on experience that you can implement right away. With 25 standard PADI Specialty Diver courses, and numerous distinctive specialties, you have lots to choose from - so get going.
All PADI Instructors will benefit from taking specialty instructor training courses, especially those who are ready to step up to the Master Scuba Diver™ Trainer (MSDT) rating, which requires at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications.
PADI Specialty Instructor
Course details
- Duration: 2 days
- Course Price $ 1.665.000 COP
- No incluye aplicación PADI + $70 USD
- Includes all materials, dive gear and certification
Prerequisites
- Dive Leader Certification - PADI Divemaster or be in possession of a Leadership Level Certification from another recreational diver training organization.
What do I need to start?
PADI Assistant Instructors, instructor candidates in training, and PADI Divemasters are eligible to enroll in certain specialty instructor courses. Some specialties have additional prerequisites and exit requirements - ask your PADI Course Director for details..
How long will it take?
The PADI instructor Specialty courses will vary from one Specialty to another they usually take from 1 to 3 days.
What will I do?
You'll learn new techniques to add to the experience you already have in a specialty area and have fun fine-tuning your skills and teaching methods. Plus, you'll get great ideas for marketing your specialty diver courses.
Why to become a PADI MSDT Instructor at Blue Life ?
The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating sets you apart as a dive instructor who takes continuing education seriously and is committed to teaching a variety of courses. (Potential employers like this.) Being an MSDT signifies that you've got the experience and certifications to offer all the training a diver needs to become a Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate recreational diver rating.
Master Scuba Diver Trainer PADI
Course details
- Duration: 8 - 15 days
- Course Price $ 5.220.000 COP
- No incluye aplicación PADI + $ 520 USD
- Includes all materials, dive gear and certification
Prerequisites
All PADI Instructors who have certified at least 25 PADI Divers and have earned at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications can be Master Scuba Diver Trainers. This rating is the next step up the professional ladder and is a prerequisite for IDC Staff Instructor as well as for many TecRec Instructor ratings.
What do I need to start?
Todos los PADI Instructors que hayan certificado al menos a 25 buceadores PADI y hayan obtenido al menos cinco certificaciones de PADI Specialty Instructor pueden ser Master Scuba Diver Trainers. Este nivel es el próximo paso en el crecimiento como profesional y es un prerrequisito para IDC Staff Instructor además de para muchos niveles de TecRec Instructor .
Not there yet? Ask your PADI Course Director about a Master Scuba Diver Trainer prep course.
What will I do?
You'll learn new techniques to add to the experience you already have in a specialty area and have fun fine-tuning your skills and teaching methods. Plus, you'll get great ideas for marketing your specialty diver courses.
How long will it take?
MSDT Prep will vary depending on your experience and the Specialties you want to teach.
