Divemaster Instructor

Course Overview

The Divemaster Instructor course prepares experienced Instructors to teach and certify Divemaster candidates. You will master advanced teaching techniques, course planning, evaluation, and in-water problem-solving for professional-level students. The course combines eLearning, instructor workshops, and practical teaching experience under direct Instructor Trainer supervision.

Quality over Quantity — the focus is on safe, correct procedures, didactics, and real-world problem-solving. You will demonstrate competence in all required skills and teaching scenarios before certification.

Course Details

  • Course Name: Divemaster Instructor
  • Course Level: Professional (Instructor)
  • Min. Age: 18 years
  • Duration: 3-5 days (theory + practical)
  • Max Depth: 40 m / 130 ft (per experience)
  • Setting: Confined & Open Water
  • Price: XXX

What You Will Learn

  • Advanced teaching and evaluation techniques for professional-level diving
  • Course planning, and documentation
  • In-water demonstration of all Divemaster skills
  • Problem-solving, rescue, and emergency management for Divemaster candidates
  • Leadership, supervision, and student assessment
  • Environmental awareness and responsible professional instruction

Logistics & Prerequisites

Included:

  • Digital learning materials (Divemaster Instructor module)
  • Confined and open water sessions
  • Certification (eCard) after passing
  • Use of professional equipment for course dives (if available)

Not Included:

  • Rental base equipment (BCD, reg, suit, etc.) — All rental gear is not included in the price
  • Gases and fills

Requirements:

  • Min age: 18 years
  • Certification: Open Water Instructor
  • Experience: 150 hours or 250 logged dives, 25 student certifications min. 5 OW20, 5 Explorer 30/Adv35, 3 Master Rescue
  • Medical: Fit for diving, medical questionnaire completed
  • Registration: Complete online registration and documentation before practical session

Training Schedule

  1. Theory: Complete e-learning module and quiz
  2. Workshops: Teaching presentations, evaluation, leadership, problem-solving
  3. Confined Water: Skills demonstration, rescue, evaluation
  4. Open Water: Teaching, demonstration, rescue, evaluation
  5. Assessment: Demonstrate all required skills and pass the final knowledge review

Notes:

  • Instructor/student ratio: 1:2
  • Certification is awarded upon successful demonstration of all skills and teaching scenarios
  • Divemaster Instructor is a prerequisite for higher professional levels

Pro Tip / Note

Professional instructor training requires mastery of both diving and teaching. Practice clear demonstrations, anticipate candidate errors, and always maintain the highest safety standards.