DIVEMASTER COURSE INFORMATION

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DIVEMASTER COURSE (2021):

     Prerequisites: Rescue Diver certification, and 40 or more logged dives

     Cost: $690 (Scuba tanks with air are included.)

     In addition, you must own or purchase the PADI Divemaster Crew-Pak.

     Final certification expenses are the responsibiltiy of the Divemaster.

PADI DIVEMASTER RESPONSIBILITIES:

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THE FIRST DAY: Call to get your training underway (845-255-7446). The first day we decide will be from 0930-1730. The entire day is spent at Deep-Six. There are no open-water dives. You will be diving in the pool, so bring your gear. GET THE DATE FROM DEEP-SIX.

• You will need for the day:
  • Lunch and drink
  • Several sheets of 8" x 11" blank paper
  • PADI Divemaster Crew-Pak
  • A pen or pencil 
  • Bathing suit and towel
  • Your scuba gear for diving in the Deep-Six pool.
    1. Mask, fins, boots, and snorkel
    2. Wet suit - regular or tropical (no hood, or gloves)
    3. Regulator with an alternate air (no tank)
    4. BCD

• Introduction to becoming a Divemaster
• Pool Swimming Skills
  • 400-yard swim (15 laps, 30 lengths)
    • <6.5 Minutes = 5 points
    • 6.5-8.5=4
    • 8.5-11=3
    • 11-13=2
    • >13=1
    • Stopped=0
  • 15-minute tread
  • 800-yard snorkel swim (30 laps, 60 lengths)
  • 100-yard inert diver tow (8 laps, 16 lengths)

• Pool Scuba Skills
  • Ascents
  • Descents
  • Remove & Replace Scuba
  • Alternate Air Breathing and Ascents
  • Mask Removal and Replacement
  • Equipment Exchange (Under 3 Minutes)

• Physics Classroom
• Shop Classroom
• Decompression Classroom

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Attendance and assistance is required at the ONE of the following Scuba Classes and Pool Sessions (Internship):   

• Course 1ST ONE THIS SUMMER.(Preferable)

Assist on 10 Open-Water dives (usually there are 2 per day on the diving dates)

Complete the Divemaster additional requirements (Some of these can usually be done during the above open-water dives.)

• Divemaster Knowledge Questions - Bring this to the first Divemaster class
• 3- Ring notebook containing all class activities - This is due on the 1st day of the scuba class you attend
• Rescue Dive - This may be done on one of the 10 open-water dives
• Mapping a dive site
• Develop an emergency assistance plan
• Teach a student how to use the PADI eRDPml

Completion of all written assignments and the PADI Divemaster Final Examination. This will be done at one final classroom session. The date will be decided by the Divemaster students and Deep-Six. The time is 0930 - 1700.

Divemaster additional information: DIVEMASTER INFORMATION

Exit requirements:

• 60 logged dives - Logbook verification
• Current medical evaluation by an M.D. (within 1 year)
• Successful completion of a CPR course within 2 years (Deep-Six teaches courses in first Aid and CPR)
• Current training in first aid (or recent PADI Rescue Diver certification)
• All of the above requirements listed on this page

     The following 2 sheets are the DM Candidate Information and Evaluation Record that is used to keep track of the student completions:

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