Dive Master Course

Learn how to lead underwater tours, assist with scuba classes and inspire others to care about the ocean. Hone your skills and be the diver everyone admires.

PADI Dive Master is the most popular and most recognized professional scuba certification in the world. PADI Dive Masters enjoy abundant career opportunities, get paid to scuba dive and share their love for the ocean.

PADI eLearning

Interactive lessons cover divemaster-led programs and activities, diver safety and risk management, the aquatic environment and more. Study online or offline using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor whenever you have a question. Additional training materials are required from time to time at additional cost.

eLearning time commitment: 8-12 hours

Your Instructor

Hervey Bay Dive Centre will charge fees for training and gear rental. (a quote will be provided)

Your instructor will provide practical experience giving dive briefings, assisting with classes and leading underwater tours. Learn how to anticipate problems and provide assistance, create an Emergency Assistance Plan and improve your navigation and problem-solving skills through practical workshops

Medical Requirements

Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Before enrolling on the course we will advise on medical clearance requirements.

Frequent Questions

Q. How long does it take to become a divemaster?

A. If you’re at least 18 years old and meet the prerequisites listed above, it’s possible to become a PADI Divemaster in two very intense weeks. Most divemaster candidates complete their training over three weeks to six months.

Q. How many dives are required to become a dive master?

A. To become a certified dive master you need at least 60 logged dives. Only 40 dives are required to begin dive master training. The number of dives you’ll make during the course varies.

Q. What are dive masters allowed to do?

A. PADI Dive masters can

• Assist certified PADI Instructors with training and non-training diving activities

• Guide certified scuba divers on fun dives

• Lead Discover Dive programs

• Assist with Discover Scuba Dive programs

• Conduct the PADI reactivate scuba refresher program

• Teach Discover Snorkelling and PADI Snorkelling courses

• Organize and lead conservation activities

With additional training, dive masters can also work as equipment repair techs, deck hands, become boat captains and more.

With additional training, PADI Dive masters can conduct Discover Scuba Diving (DSD®) experiences in a pool or confined water. They may also lead divers who have successfully completed a DSD experience on guided dives after participants have made their first dive with an instructor. The DSD participants must be under an instructor’s indirect supervision and the maximum ratio of participants to PADI Professionals may not exceed 2:1. Any dive master-supervised dives must take place within 14 days of the DSD experience.

Q. Is the dive master course worth it if I don’t want to work in the scuba industry?

A. Absolutely! Many divers enrol in the dive master course simply because they love diving, want to learn more and improve their skills. Becoming a dive master will increase your underwater confidence immensely, make you an excellent dive buddy and introduce you to what it’s like to be a professional diver.