Central Oregon Diving Divemaster Program:

What Do You Learn?

Our divemaster program is like no other divemaster program.  In our program you will work with live students and no simulations when possible.  

With Central Oregon Diving your divemaster class we work around your schedule and complete the training at your pace.

As part of your journey to masterclass certification, you’ll get hands-on experience for the following:

• The role and characteristics of the PADI Divemaster
• Supervising dive activities and assisting with student divers
• Scuba diver safety and risk management
• Divemaster conducted programs and specialized skills
• Business of diving and your career
• Awareness of the dive environment
• Scuba gear setup and management
• Mapping an open water site
• Conducting dive briefings
• Organizing a search and recovery project and a deep dive
• Conducting PADI ReActivate scuba refresher and skin diver course
• Assisting with Discover Scuba Diving and leading Discover Local Diving programs

Additionally training you receive with Central Oregon Diving Divemaster training:

• Learning to run and organize group events
• Learn how to work in dive center
• Extra emphasis on risk management
• Learn about the PADI Pro Site and how to navigate it.

Prerequisites & Requirements

Age Requirement
18 years or older
Course Prerequisites
Rescue Diver, 40 logged dives, CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months, medical clearance to dive

What Diving Equipment Will I Need?

As a dive professional, you’ll need a dive computer, a dive knife, and at least two surface signaling devices. During practical skills exercises, you’ll use a compass, floats, marker buoys, lift bags and a dive slate. Your PADI Instructor may suggest additional gear that will be useful for your scuba diving career.