Divemaster
Love diving so much you want to do it for a living, or at least help others fall in love with it too? Divemaster is your first step into the professional side.
You'll learn to lead, guide and mentor divers. That means showing certified divers your favorite sites and critters, and helping new divers through their first underwater experiences.
$800 covers your books and your gear rental. This course isn't on a fixed schedule. Stop in and talk to one of our instructors, and we'll set up a plan that fits your life.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
How the Divemaster course works
We don't run Divemaster on a regular calendar. It's a specialty course, so we arrange it individually around your schedule. Stop by The Dive Shop and talk with one of our instructors, or call us at (801) 295-5445.
What you'll learn
- How to work with divers who are having their first underwater experiences
- How to lead certified divers on dives
- How to manage divers and keep a group safe
- How to work the dive deck of a boat
- How to conduct safe and enjoyable dives
- Diving physics and physiology
- What it means to be a professional SDI Divemaster
Your skills get refined to demonstration quality, and your knowledge grows to a professional level.
What you can do once you're certified
With your SDI Divemaster certification, you're qualified to assist SDI Instructors during approved diving courses. You can also supervise and conduct dives for certified divers.
If you want to keep going, you can enroll in the SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and become a diving instructor.
What's included in the $800
- Your books and course materials
- Gear rental
Your own transportation, food and lodging for the open water dives are extra.
Who can take it
To complete the course, you need:
- Your Open Water Scuba Diver certification
- Your Advanced Scuba Diver certification
- Your Rescue Diver certification
- At least 40 total logged dives (dives in this class count)
Not there yet? Check out our Advanced Diver and Rescue Diver courses.
Forms
You'll complete and sign our liability release and medical forms in class on the first night. Students under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign too.
About SDI certification
The Dive Shop is an SDI (Scuba Diving International) training center. SDI is a sister agency to TDI (Technical Diving International), which describes itself as the largest technical certification agency in the world. You can learn more at SDI's website.
Divemaster FAQ
How much does the Divemaster course cost?
The course is $800. That covers your books and your gear rental. Your own transportation, food and lodging for the open water dives are extra.
When is the Divemaster course offered?
It isn't regularly scheduled. We arrange it individually at your convenience, so stop in and talk with one of our instructors or call us at (801) 295-5445.
What do I need before I sign up?
You need your Open Water Scuba Diver, Advanced Scuba Diver and Rescue Diver certifications, and at least 40 total logged dives. Dives you do as part of the training count toward the 40.
What will I be able to do as a Divemaster?
You'll be qualified to assist SDI Instructors during approved diving courses, and to supervise and conduct dives for certified divers.
Can I become an instructor after this?
Yes. Divemaster qualifies you to enroll in the SDI Instructor Development Course (IDC), which is the path to becoming a diving instructor.
Can I take it if I'm under 18?
Students under 18 need a parent or guardian to sign the liability and medical forms. Talk to one of our instructors about your situation.
