Divemaster Course Fees

Divemaster Course US$ 700
Course Materials US$ 165

If you'd like to take advantage of our course and accommodation package, please book early to avoid disappointment. The total cost including Divemaster course, all materials & 4weeks accommodation at the Secret Garden is:

January – March   US$ 1060
April – May   US$ 1090
June – Dec   US$ 1115

N.B There is also a Divemaster application fee of AU$126, which you must pay to PADI at the completion of your course in order to receive your certification card & 12 months PADI membership.

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PADI Divemaster Course, Nusa Lembongan Bali

The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional level offered by PADI and is conducted as an internship over a 4-6 week period. Certified Divemasters are invaluable in the diving industry as they can lead certified divers on guided dives, assist Instructors on courses, as well as conduct Scuba Tune Ups and snorkeling programmes. We try to give as much help as possible with theoretical learning and put a lot of time into practicing skill demonstrations with you, while giving thorough briefings/debriefs when you are assisting on courses. You will also be given plenty of opportunity to get experience leading dives, with an instructor always on hand at the back of the group to encourage and advise. Doing the PADI Divemaster course is an incredible experience, especially on Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia and we work hard to ensure that it is one you will never forget.

Why do your Divemaster course on Nusa Lembongan?

Lembongan is consistently rated as offering best diving in the Bali and Lombok region, so you will not tire of the marine life and coral reef while spending time with us. It is also the only place in the area where you can see manta ray regularly and the incredible mola mola (oceanic sunfish) if you time it right. The diving around the three islands can be challenging at times and so provides a great learning experience for those hoping to become professional divers. By the end of your Divemaster course, you will really feel competent diving in currents and able to deal with the challenges this involves.

Nusa Lembongan is a relatively quiet island which provides an ideal learning environment for such an in depth course. Despite this, there is also lots to do when not diving and plenty of good restaurants and bars to wind down in the evening. If you enjoy surfing, the island is perfect for you, with world class surf breaks just a paddle from the dive shop (and if you’re lucky we may even give you a day off so you can try them!!).

Prerequisites

- PADI rescue diver certification or qualifying certification from another training organisation
- 20 logged dives
- 18+years of age at the start of the course  
- Have medical clearance for diving signed by a physician. Click here to download a medical form, though it is possible to arrange this on the island
- Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (first aid) training or other qualifying CPR & First Aid training, within the past 24 months

Course Content

Knowledge Development – the Divemaster manual covers topics such as risk management, customer perspectives and career opportunities within the dive industry. Knowledge reviews for each topic will be completed and discussed with your instructor. A large part of the Divemaster theory comes from independent study and review sessions, in preparation for eight exams which cover physics, physiology, equipment, decompression theory and the RDP, dive skills and the environment, supervising certified divers, supervising student divers & Divemaster conducted programmes.

Waterskills and Stamina – four swim tests must be completed, each one worth a maximum of 5 points and a total of at least 12 points is necessary before certification. These are a 400m swim, a 15minute tread/float, an 800m snorkel swim and a 100m tired diver tow. This section also assesses your rescue skills with an unconscious diver scenario. Finally, you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the 20 basic dive skills from the PADI skill evaluation. You will be given ample time to practice these during the course as Big Fish instructors pride themselves on creating Divemasters able to give instructor quality demonstrations.

Practical Application – A lot of time is given to this area of the course, where you will find yourself assisting instructors on a variety of dive courses, mapping a dive site, conducting an equipment exchange underwater with another diver and carrying out a Divemaster conducted programme.

Contact us now if you have any additional questions.

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