STEP 3: TAKE THE PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE
After recording 40 dives in your logbook (remember not to lose it, at least until you become an instructor), you will be qualified to do the
PADI Divemaster course, which is the first professional level in recreational scuba diving. During this course, you will learn the scuba diving theory in-depth and how to lead certified divers in an underwater environment, assist instructors in conducting various courses, supervise emergency procedures, and much more.
It is important to choose the right dive centre to do the Divemaster course. A few things to consider are the qualifications of the instructors, whether they are approachable, patient, and fun to be with, how meticulously they follow standards and protocols, if they have well-maintained equipment and give you access to additional study materials like a set of spanners for equipment technician enthusiasts like me, a lot of marine life slates and books (so that you don’t point at a pipefish and call it a ‘tiny snake’) and more importantly, access to their fridge so that your beers are always chilled?