Leadership
The jump from diver to dive leader takes skill and comfort in the water, plus real familiarity with the sciences of diving. Divemaster is the first professional rating. Instructor is the job that lets you share the water for a living.
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Divemaster minimum age
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PADI Divemaster
Fine-tune dive skills and rescue skills until you anticipate problems. Gain knowledge, management, and supervision so you become a role model. Lead activities. Assist with training. Rescue Divers 18 or older may enroll.
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care within 24 months
- Medical statement signed by a physician within 12 months
- 40 logged dives to begin, 60 to certify
- Qualifying certifications from other agencies may apply
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Instructor Development Course
The IDC is two parts: Assistant Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor. Most professionals complete the full IDC, then an Instructor Examination. Completing AI alone yields an Assistant Instructor qualification. Instructors from other agencies may be eligible to enter OWSI directly.
- PADI Divemaster, certified diver for six months
- 60 logged dives to enroll; 100 to attend an IE
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care within 24 months
- Physician-signed medical within 12 months
- EFR Instructor: can be earned during instructor training
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