Divemaster Course
PADI Divemaster
Your first step into the professional diving world, with hands-on training in Unawatuna.
Overview
PADI Divemaster
Ready to take your diving to a professional level? The PADI Divemaster course is your first step into the professional diving world. At Seahorse Dive Center, you'll develop your diving knowledge, leadership skills and practical experience while training with our experienced local dive team in Unawatuna.
With more than 20 years of local diving experience, we provide hands-on training and real-world experience to help you become a confident and capable dive professional.
The program
Become a PADI Divemaster with Seahorse
Take the next step in your diving career with the PADI Divemaster program at Seahorse Dive Center.
Our Divemaster training focuses on real-world diving experience, professional skills and hands-on learning. You'll work alongside our experienced dive team in Unawatuna, assisting with courses, guiding certified divers and developing the skills needed to work as a dive professional.
With more than 20 years of local diving experience, our team can give you valuable knowledge of the dive sites, conditions and diving environment around Unawatuna and Galle.
Before you start
Course prerequisites
To enrol in the PADI Divemaster course, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Hold a PADI Rescue Diver certification or equivalent
- Have current CPR and First Aid training completed within the last 24 months
- Have at least 40 logged dives to begin the course
- Be medically fit for diving and meet PADI medical requirements
- Have adequate diving equipment for the course
You will need at least 60 logged dives to complete the Divemaster certification. Don't have 40 dives yet? Speak to our team about completing additional dives with Seahorse before starting the Divemaster program.
Our program
What sets our Divemaster program apart
Real Hands-On Experience
Gain practical experience by working alongside our dive team during real diving activities. You'll assist with courses, participate in dive briefings and develop your skills in the water.
Learn From Local Experience
Train in the waters around Unawatuna and Galle while learning from a team with more than 20 years of local diving experience.
Personal Guidance
You'll receive guidance and feedback from experienced dive professionals throughout your training, helping you improve your diving and professional skills.
Build Confidence
Develop the confidence to lead dives, assist instructors and manage different situations as a professional diver.
Flexible Training
The Divemaster program requires a minimum training period, but your schedule can be discussed with our team based on your goals and availability.
Continue Your Diving Career
After becoming a Divemaster, you can continue your professional development toward becoming a PADI Instructor and build your career in the diving industry.
During training
What to expect from the Divemaster program
Once you begin your training, you'll work alongside our instructors and dive team. You'll develop your diving skills, learn how to brief and guide divers, assist with training courses and gain experience managing real diving situations.
As your experience and confidence grow, you'll take on more responsibility under instructor supervision and work toward completing the PADI Divemaster requirements.
Training
Throughout the program, you will
- Refine your diving and finning techniques
- Improve buoyancy and underwater positioning
- Practise dive briefings
- Assist instructors during diving courses
- Assist with Discover Scuba and Open Water training
- Assist with Advanced and Rescue courses
- Develop dive guiding skills
- Practise navigation and dive planning
- Learn professional diving procedures
- Gain experience working with customers and dive groups
- Receive regular feedback from your instructors
After Divemaster
Continue your professional diving journey
Becoming a Divemaster is the beginning of your professional diving career, not the end.
After completing your Divemaster certification, you can continue your development toward the PADI Instructor level. Our team can help you plan your next steps and build the experience you need for a career in diving.
FAQ
Questions, answered
No. The Divemaster program is a professional training course and is not offered in exchange for work.
This may be possible depending on your schedule and training progress. Speak with our team before booking to discuss your options.
The minimum training period is approximately 4 weeks. We recommend allowing enough time to gain as much practical experience as possible.
Accommodation is not included in the Divemaster course. Ask our team about available accommodation options in Unawatuna.
You should have your own essential personal diving equipment, including a mask, fins, dive computer, SMB and dive light. Speak with our team about equipment requirements before starting your course.
The course is primarily conducted in English. Ask our team about language options when booking.
Your journey starts at Seahorse
Train, dive and gain real experience in Unawatuna while learning from an experienced local dive team. Ready to become a Divemaster? Contact Seahorse Dive Center to discuss your training.