SDI Divemaster Course
The SDI Divemaster Course is the first professional level certification. During the course you will learn how to work with divers, assist Instructors, lead certified divers. Experience the thrill of introducing divers to fascinating dive sites and the marine life that inhabits those dives sites. You will increase your knowledge about physics and physiology as well as increase your proficiency with your scuba and snorkeling skills. ExRDS offers an apprenticeship style approach and we understand that flexible scheduling is paramount. I also incorporate a variety of diving environments and diver interactions to produce a well rounded entry level dive professional.
Who this course is for:
What you can expect to learn: The SDI Divemaster Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
My courses are priced to be competitive, while providing personalized and comprehensive instruction. With every course I teach, I strive to go above and beyond the basic curriculum, in order to reinforce the course fundamentals. This approach produces safer and more competent graduates. I also work to ensure maximum flexibility with your schedule, while choosing top diving operations as industry partners. Pricing includes a base amount that covers the learning materials, certification fees, and instruction. Additional expenses include travel, accommodations, boat fees, rental gear, and required personal gear (this varies depending on course type). I strongly encourage students to combine their training with travel, since I feel it maximizes your diving exposure and ability, while providing an adventure to create lasting memories and interactions.
The SDI Divemaster Course is the first professional level certification. During the course you will learn how to work with divers, assist Instructors, lead certified divers. Experience the thrill of introducing divers to fascinating dive sites and the marine life that inhabits those dives sites. You will increase your knowledge about physics and physiology as well as increase your proficiency with your scuba and snorkeling skills. ExRDS offers an apprenticeship style approach and we understand that flexible scheduling is paramount. I also incorporate a variety of diving environments and diver interactions to produce a well rounded entry level dive professional.
Who this course is for:
- The advanced diver interested in working in the dive industry as a professional dive guide or moving on to become an instructor
- Minimum age 18
- Certified SDI Advanced Adventure Diver or equivalent; advanced certification must include verifiable experience in deep, navigation, night, and limited visibility specialties
- Certified SDI Rescue Diver or equivalent
- Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen provider(where local law permits)*
- Provided proof of at least 40 logged dives (see 3.11 for number of dives/hours required for graduation)
What you can expect to learn: The SDI Divemaster Diver Course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:
- Standards and procedures
- History of SDI
- Code of ethics and professionalism of a Divemaster
- Products and procedures
- How to place an order
- Yearly renewals
- Liability and insurance
- Risk management
- Waivers and releases
- Filling out an accident report
- Knowledge Development
- Equipment
- Physics and physiology of diving
- Medical problems related to diving
- Use of dive computers and tables
- Diving environment
- Dive planning and dive management control
- Problem solving
- Underwater and surface communications
- Diver assistance
- Avoiding out of air and emergency situations
- Recommended safe diving practices
- Boat diving procedures
- Shore/beach diving procedures
- Night diving procedures
- Accident management
- Emergency procedures
- Leadership development
- Planning group dives
- Divemaster check lists and logs
- 800 metre swim with mask, snorkel, and fins non-stop without the use of arms in less than 17 minutes
- 400 metre swim on the surface, non-stop, any stroke, without the use of swimming aids, in less than 10 minutes; swim goggles permitted
- Scuba skills – minimum equipment: all equipment required for a SDI Dive Leader
- In water, transport another diver in full scuba equipment at a quick pace for 4 minutes
- Demonstrate a complete rescue scenario satisfactorily
- Perform underwater skills with and without a mask
- Swim on the surface, in full scuba equipment, using the snorkel, 100 metres
- Bring a diver, simulating unconsciousness, up from depth, not greater than 6 metres/20 feet; at the surface swim them 100 metres in less than 4 minutes
- Confined water skills:
- Preparation and planning
- Briefing and debriefing
- Group control
- Problem recognition and solving
- Diving equipment assembly and disassembly
- Equipment inspection
- Entries/exits
- Proper weighting and buoyancy control
- Snorkel and regulator clearing
- Regulator recovery
- Controlled descents and ascents
- Underwater swimming
- Mask clearing
- Buddy system techniques
- Weight system removal and replacement
- Out-of-air emergency alternatives
- Equipment care and maintenance
- Assist an active Instructor during approved diving courses provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training
- Supervise and conduct dives for certified divers, provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior experience and training
- Satisfactorily complete the SDI Divemaster written examination, or online version with a minimum score of 80 percent and 100 percent remediation
- Complete all water requirements
- Demonstrate to an active Instructor the ability to solve in-water and out-of-water diver problems
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution
- Operate as a Divemaster in a wide variety of environments
My courses are priced to be competitive, while providing personalized and comprehensive instruction. With every course I teach, I strive to go above and beyond the basic curriculum, in order to reinforce the course fundamentals. This approach produces safer and more competent graduates. I also work to ensure maximum flexibility with your schedule, while choosing top diving operations as industry partners. Pricing includes a base amount that covers the learning materials, certification fees, and instruction. Additional expenses include travel, accommodations, boat fees, rental gear, and required personal gear (this varies depending on course type). I strongly encourage students to combine their training with travel, since I feel it maximizes your diving exposure and ability, while providing an adventure to create lasting memories and interactions.
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