PADI Divemaster Certification Course in Cebu

• PADI Professional Mentorship: One-on-one and group coaching from senior PADI Instructors and Course Directors.
• Unlimited Training Dives: Dive every day to reach and exceed the certification requirement of 60 logged dives.
• Practical Workshops: Hands-on training in dive mapping, search and recovery, deep diving, and navigation.
• Real-World Experience: Assist on actual PADI courses, from Open Water to Rescue Diver, under direct supervision.
• Professional Skill Circuits: Refine your 24 basic scuba skills to demonstration-quality (the "Instructor" standard).
• Professional Gear Setup: Use of specialized professional equipment (tanks, weights, and surface markers). Note: Most candidates are encouraged to own their personal core gear (Regulator/BCD) at this level.
• Marine Park & Facility Access: All Moalboal marine sanctuary fees, locker use, and fresh-water facilities included.

The schedule is fluid, mimicking the "real life" of a working dive professional.

Week 1: Knowledge & Skill Development

• Theory Deep Dive: Extensive workshops on dive physics, physiology, equipment, and environment.
• The Skills Circuit: Daily pool or shallow-water sessions to perfect your ability to demonstrate skills to students.
• Waterskills Exercises: Stamina tests, including a 400m swim, 800m snorkel, and a 100m "tired diver" tow.

Week 2: Assisting & Leadership

• Course Assisting: Begin shadowing instructors during student training. Learn how to anticipate student needs and manage safety.
• Deep & Navigation Workshops: Leading advanced-level navigation and deep-water safety scenarios.
• Dive Site Mapping: Create a detailed underwater map of a local reef, identifying key topographical features and marine life hotspots.

Week 3: Leading & Management

• Guiding Certified Divers: Under the wing of a mentor, you’ll take the lead on briefings and underwater guiding for certified fun divers.
• Dive Shop Operations: Learn the "dry" side of the business, including tank filling, gear maintenance, and boat logistics.
• Emergency Assistance Plan: Developing a comprehensive emergency plan for a local dive site.

Week 4: The Final Polish & Certification

• Independent Leadership: Conduct PADI programs like the "Skin Diver" course or "Discover Local Diving" briefings.
• Final Exams: Complete the PADI Divemaster final exams covering all theoretical and professional standards.
• Graduation: Final logbook signing, reach your 60-dive milestone, and submit your professional application to PADI

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Must be a certified PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent) 18 years old and above and have at least 40 logged dives to begin the course (you will reach 60 for certification during the program).

A valid CPR/First Aid (EFR) certification within the last 24 months is also required to proceed. This can be added as a separate course, if needed.

A physician-signed PADI Medical Statement (attesting to fitness to dive) is mandatory and must be dated within the last 12 months.

Life happens so we keep cancellations simple. Enjoy free cancellation for 14 days from the time of booking or find an equally qualified suitable replacement up to 30 days prior to diving.