Divemaster Course in Zakynthos

• PADI Divemaster Tuition & Supervision: Professional mentoring and supervision from experienced PADI Instructors throughout all theory, pool, and practical application modules.
• Theory & Skills Development: Comprehensive instruction covering dive physics, physiology, dive equipment, environmental awareness, and the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP).
• Pool & Confined Water Workshops: Practical training in demonstrating the 18 core Open Water Diver skills, waterskills stamina tests, and rescue assessments.
• Practical Internship & Assisting: Hands-on experience organizing, supervising, and leading beach/boat dive activities, as well as assisting instructors during real Open Water Diver course modules.
• Leadership & Guiding Training: Practical workshops in mapping dive sites, conducting dive briefings, leading certified divers, and managing group safety.

Phase 1: Theory, Physics & Physiology Modules

• Knowledge Development Workshops
  • Self-study and classroom review sessions covering dive physics, human physiology, decompression theory, environmental conditions, and equipment maintenance.
  • Completion of PADI Divemaster Knowledge Reviews and passing DM Exams Part 1 and Part 2.

Phase 2: Waterskills Stamina & Skill Demonstration Workshops

• Stamina & Rescue Assessments
  • Complete required physical evaluation benchmarks: 400m swim, 15-minute tread, 800m snorkel swim, 100m tired diver tow, and equipment exchange test.
• 18-Skill Quality Demonstration Circuit
  • Practice and refine all 18 standard Open Water Diver skills in confined water until able to demonstrate them at a high-quality instructional level.

Phase 3: Divemaster Conducted Programs & Workshops

• Practical Skill Workshops
  • Master leading local dive tours (Dive Review, Skin Diver course, Discover Local Diving), creating dive site maps, and executing emergency management plans.
  • Conduct professional pre-dive briefings, logbook reviews, and surface/boat supervisory duties.

Phase 4: Practical Internship & Instructor Assisting

• Real-World Student Assisting
  • Assist certified instructors during classroom theory, pool/confined water sessions, and real-world Open Water Diver ocean training dives.
• Group Supervision & Guiding
  • Plan, coordinate, and lead real dive trips from both beach and boat access points under mentor supervision.
• Final Evaluation & Application Submission
  • Final logbook sign-off (minimum 60 logged dives), complete the DM application, and process professional membership credentials.

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Suitable for divers with Advanced Open Water Diver with Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent crossover from another agency) age 18 years old and above. Diver must also have a valid First Aid & CPR certificate (no older than 24 months) and logged more than 40 dives. If you haven’t dived in over 12 months, a quick "Scuba Review" or Refresher session is required for your safety.

A completed Medical Statement is required. If any "Yes" answers are marked, a physician's written clearance is mandatory.

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.