I am new to diving,have currently enrolled with an instructor and paid in advance for all courses to asst. instructor,currently i am working through AOW and Rescue Diver,i need to find a buddy in the Bristol area who can help me get through my first 60 dives asap so that i can take my Divemaster shortly.
Regards
Paul.
Hi Paul,
in order to enrol to dive master course you have to have 20 logged dive and not 60 , You will need the 60 logged dive in order to get cerfitied so the 60 logged dive can be compleated during your dive master course !
have a look at this infomation (from the instructor manual)
Course Prerequisites
To qualify to enter the PADI Divemaster
course, an individual must:
1. Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization. A qualifying certification is defined as proof of certification beyond entry level, and proof of 20 or more logged dives documenting experience in deep diving and under water navigation.
2. Be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization. A qualifying certification is defined as proof of certification in
diving rescue from a training organization other than PADI.
If the candidate demonstrates poor or inadequate performance during the diver rescue assessment, then the candidate must complete a PADI Rescue Diver course.
3. Have completed and logged at least 20 dives as documented by the individuals personal log book.
4. Be at least 18 years old at the start of PADI Divemaster training.
5. Submit, to the instructor, medical clearance for diving signed by a physician, attesting to fitness to dive. The medical clearance must be current within the previous
12 months. The physician signing the form cannot be the individual.
6. Submit proof of Emergency First Response Primar y Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) training (or other qualifying CPR/first aid training) within the last 24 months.
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Certification Requirements (after compleating all other requirment)
At the time of certification, a PADI Divemaster candidates must:
1. Show proof of 60 logged dives documenting experience in night diving, deep diving and underwater navigation.
2. Read and agree to abide by the PADI Membership and License Agreement.
3. Have current CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months
And this information from padi site
PADI Divemaster Course Details
Hope this helps
Regards
Humaid
