PADI Divemaster
- Duration
- 20–25 days
- Needs
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver. 40 logged dives. EFR Primary and Secondary Care within the past 24 months. A medical clearance signed by a physician within the past 12 months. Minimum age 18.
- Includes
- Knowledge development and exams, watermanship and stamina assessments, practical application and internship, PADI Divemaster certification
- Not included
- PADI fees and materials, PADI Divemaster eLearning, the slate, the exam fee
About the course
The PADI Divemaster course at Lak Scuba is the start of a career in scuba diving. It runs in the Lakshadweep Islands and combines training, work on real dives and personal mentoring.
It is recognized worldwide. Take it if you want to work at a dive center, lead dives or go on to become a PADI Instructor.
You move on from diving for fun to guiding and supervising other divers.
What you’ll learn
On the course you build your diving knowledge, your skills and your hands-on experience. You’ll:
- Refine your diving techniques to demonstration level
- Learn to assess dive site conditions and manage logistics
- Assist in Discover Scuba Diving and PADI certification courses
- Conduct briefings, site mapping, and dive supervision
- Practice search and recovery, rescue techniques, and emergency management
- Study dive physics, physiology, decompression theory, equipment, and environment
- Build leadership, judgment and decision-making on real dives
Entry requirements
To enroll in the PADI Divemaster course, you must:
If you don’t meet all the requirements yet, we offer Rescue, EFR and Divemaster training as one package so you can qualify along the way.
- Be 18 years or older
- Be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver
- Hold a valid EFR certification (CPR & First Aid) within the last 24 months
- Have 40 logged dives to start the course and 60 dives to certify
- Submit a medical clearance signed by a physician within the past 12 months
What’s included
Your Divemaster training at Lak Scuba includes:
- Access to dive gear, tanks, weights, and Lak Scuba facilities
- Hands-on experience assisting with actual courses and dive operations
- Mentoring from experienced PADI professionals
- Post-course career guidance and recommendations
Course duration and format
The PADI Divemaster course typically spans 20–25 days, depending on your schedule and experience. Start dates are flexible, and we set the pace around your travel plans and the way you learn.
You’ll gain real experience working alongside our PADI instructors on active dive trips and courses.
- Knowledge Development: eLearning + instructor-led theory sessions
- Stamina & Skills Training: Watermanship, skill demonstrations, rescue techniques
- Practical Application: Assist instructors with live student training
- Workshops & Scenarios: Dive site mapping, briefings, equipment setups, problem solving
Why choose Lak Scuba for your PADI Divemaster training?
- A dive professional certification recognized worldwide
- Advanced dive theory, navigation and problem-solving
- Assist instructors with student training in real courses
- Lead guided dives and dive briefings
- Rescue, risk management and leadership skills
- Train in the reefs of Lakshadweep
Next step
The next step on the PADI path is the PADI Assistant Instructor course.