Take the first professional step in recreational diving. Learn to assist instructors, guide certified divers, and conduct snorkeling or refresher sessions with Island Nomads.
The first professional step in the world of recreational diving. Gain leadership skills and real-world experience at our Havelock Island dive center.
The PADI Divemaster course is your first step into the professional world of diving. As a Divemaster, you'll learn to assist instructors during training programs, independently guide certified divers, and conduct snorkeling or refresher sessions.
At Island Nomads, our Divemaster training philosophy goes beyond meeting course requirements. We give you the opportunity to experience how a dive center operates on a daily basis, ensuring you gain the confidence, leadership, and practical knowledge needed to inspire others to dive.
Learn to supervise diving activities and assist with student divers
Develop in-depth knowledge of diving physics, physiology, and equipment
Master diver safety and emergency management techniques
Understand the business of diving and how dive centers function
Build awareness of marine environments and sustainable diving practices
Requirements to enroll in the PADI Divemaster course
18 years or older (and under 60)
PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent certification
At least 40 logged dives
Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within the last 24 months
Medically evaluated and cleared for scuba diving by a doctor within the last 6 months
Not yet certified? Start with our Zero to Hero program covering all prerequisites.
2-3 months of comprehensive theory and practical applications under PADI Instructors
In-depth knowledge of diving theory, physics, and physiology
Master diver safety and risk management techniques
Understand the business of diving and how dive centers function
Build awareness of marine environment and sustainable diving practices
Gain leadership skills by assisting instructors and guiding certified divers
Treated as part of the professional dive team throughout training
Your professional diving journey continues with these opportunities
Work as a dive professional at dive centers around the world, guiding certified divers and assisting with training programs.
Continue your journey with the Instructor Development Course (IDC) to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
Develop expertise in specific diving specialties and potentially become a Specialty Instructor in areas like deep diving or wreck diving.
Answers to common questions about our Divemaster course
The PADI Divemaster course typically takes 2-3 months to complete, depending on your schedule and previous experience. This allows for comprehensive training both in theory and practical applications.
Yes! Once certified, you'll be qualified to work as a dive professional at dive centers around the world. Your certification is internationally recognized, allowing you to guide certified divers and assist with training programs.
A Divemaster can guide certified divers, assist with courses, and conduct certain programs like snorkeling sessions. An Instructor can teach and certify new divers in courses like Open Water Diver. The Divemaster course is the prerequisite for becoming an Instructor.
You need to demonstrate strong watermanship skills, including a 400m swim, 800m snorkel swim, 100m tired diver tow, and 15-minute tread. We'll help you develop these skills during the course if needed.
Our Zero to Hero program is designed for those who aren't yet certified divers but want to become Divemasters. It covers all prerequisites from Open Water through Rescue Diver before you begin your Divemaster training.
Join our next course and become part of the global community of certified divers. Our team of PADI professionals is ready to guide you through an unforgettable underwater adventure in Havelock.
+91-7063915233
dive@islandnomads.in
Beach No. 05, Front of Pellicon Beach Resort, Havelock Andaman
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