TDI Divemaster
The TDI Divemaster Course is the first professional level certification in the TDI leadership levels. During this course you will be challenged and learn what it is like to work with divers as they begin or continue their technical diving experiences. You will learn how to manage divers, work as land or boat support, and conduct enjoyable dives. Dive physics, physiology, how conduct pre-dive briefing, how to assist technical instructors as well as how to be a professional TDI Divemaster is all part of the course. Your skills will be refined to demonstration quality and your knowledge increased to that of a technical diving professional.
Who this course is for:
- SDI Divemaster who are certified technical divers and want to assist with TDI Diver Courses and lead technical dives at the level they are certified to dive
Course Duration:
Courses should not be treated as a race or something that can be skipped through quickly. Please remember training does not guarantee certification, we need to ensure you fully understand the training and will be a safe diver on certification. We follow a loved one clause that when certified we would be happy you could safely dive with one of our loved ones.
- The e-learning and academic portion of this course should be completed before starting in water training and exercises. The duration of this piece is dependant on your availability. During this time our instructors are on hand to assist with questions or any element you may struggle with.
- For many courses the swimming pool or confined water sessions give us time to practice and carry out skills in a controlled environment. We do not fix specific number of pool sessions as it is dependant on your comfort level with skills before moving to open water.
- The open water element is again determined more by time in water rather than number of dives. We prefer longer dives building experience rather than quick short 20 minute 'dips'.
Course prerequisites & forms:
- Minimum age 18
- Certified as an SDI Divemaster (equivalent ratings from other agencies are not accepted for this TDI Divemaster prerequisite. Candidates must crossover to SDI prior to the TDI Divemaster course)
- Provide copies of current CPR and first aid training
- Have a current medical examination signed by a licensed physician within the past 12 months
- Provide proof of 50 logged dives
- Certified as technical diver for which they are applying as a TDI Divemaster in
Forms:
What you can expect to learn:
Instructor must use the current TDI Standards and Procedures Manual but may also use any additional text or materials that they may feel help present these topics. The following topics must be covered during this course:
- Knowledge development
- Recreational dive leader
- Diving physics
- Diving physiology
- Diving equipment
- Personal dive skills
- Professional skills
Required Skill Performance and Graduation Requirements
- Must give a minimum of 2 complete briefs and debriefs
- Show preparation, planning, and control in dive management and technical diving activities
- Four open water dives, at least 2 of which must be at the highest Divemaster level being applied for
- Training dives must not exceed the Divemaster candidate’s current experience and certification level
- Upon successful completion of the dives, students must complete their logbooks and the instructor must sign off on the completed dives
- Students must demonstrate all the skills required in the previous courses at Divemaster quality in leadership level equipment – Skills include:
- Diving equipment assembly and disassembly
- Equipment inspection
- Entries and exits
- Proper weighting and buoyancy control
- Regulator recovery
- Controlled descents and ascents
- Underwater swimming
- Buddy system techniques
- Weight/ballast system removal and replacement
- Scuba system removal and replacement
- Out-of-air emergency alternatives
- Equipment care and maintenance
What’s in it for you?
- Assist an active TDI Instructor during approved diving courses provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training
- Supervise and conduct dives for certified technical divers provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training
- This program does not cover overhead environment with the exception of advanced wreck
How to take this course?
- Availability to start every week.
- Get in touch with us by phone, whatsapp, facebook or e-mail
- You can also add to shopping cart and pay online using ideal, credit card or paypal.
Price & Value:
TDI Divemaster - €850,00
*Fully inclusive of all e-learning, training, certification and membership fee on successful completion.
We focus on and are proud of the skill level, knowledge, decision making, experience and readiness of divers to dive at levels which they have been trained. We want to invest in you, your safety and ability to dive, then come home with amazing stories.
Our courses are priced as such and we do not hide additional costs. We are are very flexible for training, especially in terms of dates or location as we know we all have busy lives and work commitments. However if for reasons outside of weather, illness or other such emergencies a course/training can not be completed in the standard training schedule we will charge for extra days at €150,00 per day.
