NAUI Dive Master
Taking the NAUI Dive Master Course with Scuba Connection®, a NAUI Professional Development Training Center, offers numerous benefits for individuals looking to advance their scuba diving skills and pursue a career in the diving industry. Here are some of the key benefits:
- Comprehensive Training: The NAUI Dive Master Course provides in-depth training and education, covering essential topics such as dive leadership, risk management, dive planning, and underwater navigation. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of dive theory and practical skills necessary to become proficient dive leaders.
- Professional Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive NAUI Dive Master certification, which is recognized globally. This certification demonstrates a high level of proficiency and competence in scuba diving leadership, opening up opportunities for employment in the diving industry.
- Access to Professional Resources: Enrolling in the NAUI Dive Master Course with Scuba Connection® grants access to professional resources and materials provided in the NAUI Dive Master Team Kit. These resources include manuals, guides, and tools essential for dive leadership and instruction.
- Membership Benefits: The course package includes NAUI membership fees, allowing participants to become part of a reputable diving organization. NAUI membership provides access to a network of dive professionals, training updates, industry news, and other member benefits.
- Enhanced Safety Skills: With prerequisites including Rescue SCUBA Diver certification, NAUI First Aid for Dive Professionals, and NAUI Oxygen Provider certification, participants already possess a strong foundation in dive safety and emergency response. The Dive Master Course further enhances these skills, equipping individuals to handle emergency situations and ensure the safety of themselves and fellow divers.
- Career Advancement Opportunities: Becoming a NAUI Dive Master opens doors to various career opportunities within the diving industry. Dive Masters can work as dive guides, instructors' assistants, boat crew members, or dive shop employees. Additionally, the course serves as a stepping stone for those interested in pursuing further professional diving certifications, such as NAUI Instructor or Technical Diver certifications.
- Personal Growth and Development: Beyond professional benefits, the NAUI Dive Master Course fosters personal growth and development. Participants gain confidence, leadership abilities, and a deeper appreciation for the underwater environment. The course challenges individuals to push their limits, overcome obstacles, and become responsible stewards of the ocean.
Overall, taking the NAUI Dive Master Course with Scuba Connection® provides a comprehensive and rewarding experience for individuals passionate about scuba diving and eager to advance their skills in a professional capacity.
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The NAUI Divemaster rating is the highest NAUI leadership-level certification with the exception of Instructor. The program is designed to train experienced and knowledgeable divers to organize and conduct enjoyable open water dives for certified divers.
Qualifications of Graduates
- An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct dives for certified divers if the diving activities and locale approximate those in which the Divemaster is trained. Additional training, knowledge or experience is necessary for the Divemaster who desires to organize highly specialized activities, such as wreck penetration, cavern or ice dives or enter a new locale.
- An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct NAUI Recognition (such as International Diver) and Experience Programs (such as Stingray Experience) and award appropriate recognition materials to participants.
- An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to assist an active-status NAUI Instructor in diving courses.
- An active-status NAUI Divemaster who completes a NAUI-DAN First Aid Instructor orientation, who has completed all required NAUI-DAN orientation modules and is using the NAUI-DAN training and support materials, may teach the NAUI-DAN First Aid programs.
- If all other prerequisites are met, a current NAUI Divemaster is qualified to enter a NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC).
Prerequisites for Entering the Course
- Minimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course.
- Current certification as a NAUI Open Water Scuba Diver or the equivalent
- Current certification as a NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver or the equivalent
- Current certification as a NAUI Nitrox Diver or the equivalent
- Current certification as a NAUI Master Scuba Diver or the equivalent
- Current certification in NAUI First Aid for the Diving Professional or equivalent.
- A minimum of 60 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 30 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.
- Medical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.
- Materials – NAUI Dive Master Team Kit included with this package.
All Dive Master Candidate Should own their own equipment
- Mask
- Snorkel
- Fins
- BCD
- Regulator
- Dive Computer
- Cutting Tool
- Compass
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
- Reel
- Slate
- Lift Bag
- Primary & Backup Dive Light
(LED Preferred)