Enrolling in the Divemaster Course Nusa Penida will certainly be a life-changing, exciting, and liberating underwater experience. Become the role model you always looked up to in the Scuba world whilst having the time of your life. Having the ability to share one’s passion with others is a gift, and this particular internship will allow for that. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”] During your Divemaster Course, we will team you up with a PADI Professional instructor who will be your mentor. The role of a Divemaster mentor is to help you learn, improve, and perfect your diving skills. Moreover, you will practice problem-solving, both above and below the water as well as become an excellent dive guide. Practice makes perfect, so in saying that, you can expect to be diving A LOT. Each dive provides the opportunity to learn something new, and in turn, will result in gaining more confidence underwater. We encourage involvement in all aspects of diving, so prepare yourself to lead dives, assist with courses, and much more.
We offer different, all-inclusive Divemaster packages starting with a 4-week minimum that is extendable according to your preferences. Our packages are wide-ranging and cater to a variety of interests and passions. If time is not a concern, then consider staying longer in order to get more familiar with different diving conditions. Notably, the longer you stay, the more time spent hanging with Manta Rays and Mola Mola of the deep. [/read]
WHAT DEFINES A DIVEMASTER?
Having the title of PADI Divemaster is a great accomplishment that is well deserved after the hard work put in. It is the first professional level qualification recreational divers can achieve. Once certified, your role is to provide an unforgettable diving experience for others by guiding them through an underwater playground. From your training, you’ll know where to find certain marine life and thus keep your guests entertained throughout the dive. Ensuring safety underwater is the number 1 priority, and you will certainly have the tools needed to enforce it. Ultimately, you will be the role model everyone looks up to and admires.
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WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITIES
Not only will you be a certified dive guide but also an assistant to PADI Instructors for various diving courses. Having said that, Instructors need you more than you may think. With a Divemaster present during a course, it ensures that it is smooth and effective for everyone involved. Additionally, you can teach the Scuba Review and Skin Diver courses independently, without an Instructor present. Discover Scuba Diving is one of the most popular PADI programs available. As a PADI Divemaster, you can become a DSD leader and consequently lead the 2nd ocean dive for the participants.
It truly is a dream job, if you ask us!
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DIVEMASTER COURSE NUSA PENIDA PACKAGES
We are all in search of something unique from our Divemaster internship. We understand that different people want different things and that is why we have come up with a solution. By formulating 6 distinctive adds-on programs we are sure to have something for everyone. Please scroll further down to find the package that suits you best in addition to your standard Divemaster course.
Conservation Divemaster Package
WHY TAKE PART IN THE DIVEMASTER COURSE NUSA PENIDA?
DIVE SKILLS REFINEMENT
Becoming a Divemaster doesn’t necessarily mean that you want to / have to work in the scuba diving industry. Many people who enroll in the Divemaster Course Nusa Penida do so merely to improve their skills. In saying that, our Divemaster programs will provide a skills boost as we teach you how to handle different scenarios. The scenarios that you face will either be real-life or enacted by your mentor and fellow dive buddies. We ensure that you have adequate training in order to handle any situation that you may face. Therefore, by learning and practicing these skills, you will be ready to handle any real-life emergencies that may occur.
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GO BEYOND THE TEXTBOOK
Over and above your skills training, you will have the opportunity to assist on PADI Courses and guide guests underwater. For the duration of your Divemaster course, you will work closely with your instructor to master these tools. Additionally, they will impart valuable knowledge to you which will ultimately make you the best that you can be. Not everything can be learned in a textbook, in some cases, practical experience is the best education.
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BECOME A LEGEND DIVING TEAM MEMBER
Divemaster interns immediately become valuable members of the team at Legend Diving Penida. Since you will train and dive with us for a few weeks, we do not consider you as a “regular customer”. On that note, we will give you certain responsibilities to help the permanent staff run a smooth diving operation. In doing so, it will provide great, firsthand experience if you do choose to work as a Divemaster. This experience includes, but is not limited to, trip preparations, equipment maintenance, dive site planning, and more.
The Divemaster Course Nusa Penida is a lot of fun. Arriving in a foreign country with the opportunity to meet and work with people from around the world is amazing. Consequently, you will form close relationships with your Divemaster mentor, Diemaster classmates, and the other dive center staff. In addition, we usually have a few Divemaster candidates at once, which makes the experience even more memorable. Friendships the last a lifetime will be made whilst at the dive center, on the boat, or at the bar. Most of our candidates never want to leave. In fact, many of them stay and continue their dive training.
DIVE – EVERY DAY!!
The Divemaster Course Nusa Penida will involve enough diving to satisfy your scuba soul for a good period of time. Upon enrolling with us, you will receive unlimited fun diving for the duration of your course. The option to dive before your course starts is available in some of our Divemaster packages. Additionally, you are also able to add more fun dives once you are certified. Please see our different package options, below.
The Nusa Penida Marine Protected Area is truly any scuba divers’ fantasy come to life. The marine life is abundant with colorful coral reefs as far as the eye can see. With almost daily sightings of the majestic Manta Rays, as well as the occasional Mola spot, what’s not to love? Let us not forget the wide variety of other reef fish, sea turtles, macro marine life, and much more.
BOOST YOUR CV
The Divemaster Course Nusa Penida will provide you with the tools needed to work in most places around the world. Because of the wide-ranging oceanic conditions, you will feel prepared to handle any situation that is thrown your way. Strong currents and colder water (seasonal) are just 2 of the varying aspects you will learn to master. Legend Diving Penida has a great reputation amongst the community for being a professional and well-run diving operation. On that note, becoming a Divemaster here will help you find a job easier.
Divemaster internships fulfill specific university internship requirements. If this is something you are interested in, then check if your school will allow for it. We would be more than happy to liase with them and help you qualify. Working as a Divemaster is truly a superb job to have. However, if you are doing the internship for yourself and not to work in the diving world, that’s good, too. In fact, it’s known that Divemasters can work in high-pressure situations, which apply to many working environments.
HELP PRESERVE OUR OCEANS
As a whole, the worldwide scuba diving community is known to be ambassadors for the ocean. Our passion is to spend as much time as possible underwater, discovering life below and enjoying the sensations it provides. Upon becoming a Divemaster, your role as an ocean ambassador becomes a little more noticed by those around you. People will look to you for guidance and ways in which they can help save our oceans. The opportunity to impart knowledge of ocean conservation to others is an important and prestigious responsibility to have. Legend Diving Penida is proud to be a Green Fins dive center. In order to achieve this status, dive centers need to meet strict environmental practices and standards. We will expect Divemaster candidates to follow these standards, and help others that aren’t aware, follow them, too.
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ATTENTION ECO-LOVERS
Coral Propagation is a big part of who we are at Legend Diving Penida. The Eco-Divemaster internship will go deeper into how we can take an active role in preserving and regrowing coral. This skill can be utilized here and can stretch to all corners of the globe. Go one step further and become a Coral Propagation trainer and teach others your newfound passion.
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DIVEMASTER COURSE NUSA PENIDA PREREQUISITES
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS BASED ON LENGTH OF TRAINING
4 Week Internship – Divemaster candidates must have already fulfilled all prerequisites in order to begin. Consequently, this package is our shortest option without any add ons or specialty workshops.
5 Week Internship – Divemaster candidates should already have a minimum certification of EFR & be a Rescue Diver. Additionally, 30 logged dives are required.
6 Week Internship- Divemaster candidates should have an AOW certification with at least 20 logged dives.
7 Week Internship – Divemaster candidates should have an OW certification with at least 10 logged dives.
8 Week Internship – Divemaster candidates are not required to have any diving certifications.
DIVEMASTER COURSE NUSA PENIDA STRUCTURE
We are firm believers that learning happens best when you have the right facilities in place. Or dive center has been proudly set up with excellent facilities that cater to all learning disciplines. Our air-conditioned classrooms are the perfect place for knowledge development and to keep you cool in the Indonesian heat. We broke the onsite pool up into 3 depth levels, thus enabling different course practices for different diver levels. Having said that, our pool is big enough to have a number of people in it at the same time.
BECOME THE BEST BY BEING THE BEST
Legend Diving Penida is a customer-centric dive center and strives for full customer satisfaction across the board. Consequently, as a Divemaster Candidate, we required you to mimic the way our staff treats other guests. On that note, we provide services such as equipment set up, help on the boat, and assistance with other requests. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]Learning from a staff who are customer-oriented will make you a better dive professional and thus more employable. We aim to go above the PADI requirements of a Divemaster, producing professionals that are a cut above the rest.
The mentor assigned for your Divemaster course will be there to guide you throughout the duration of your training. They will answer any questions that you may have and impart as much knowledge as possible to you. We aim to prepare you for any and all scuba diving-related topics and ensure mastery of your diver skills. The topics that we will cover are as follows:
- What is the role of a PADI Divemaster?
- Conducting dive activities and assisting with student divers on diving courses
- Diver safety and risk management
- Specialized skills and Divemaster directed programs
- The profession of diving and your career
- Knowledge of the dive environment
- Dive plan and management
- Dive site mapping projects
- What is included in proper dive briefings?
- Search and recovery scenarios
- Deep dive training
- Scuba review and PADI Skin Diver Course
- Help with Discover Scuba Diving and lead Discover Local Diving tours
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3 STAGES OF DIVEMASTER DEVELOPMENT
STAGE 1 – KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT
On enrolment, you will receive a PADI Divemaster manual that comprises 9 separate theory sections. Each section contains a knowledge review that needs to be completed, and thereafter your mentor will review them with you. In addition to the textbook work, there will also be various multimedia presentations as well as classroom exercises. Notably, we will cover extra topics that aren’t in the PADI syllabus, however, are great additions to your training.
STAGE 2 – WATER SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
The majority of your time spent on water skills development will be in the pool with your Divemaster mentor. First, we will assess your swim level with a few exercises. Next, you will learn, practice, and eventually, master the PADI 24 skills circuit. We will conduct certain portions of the water skill development in open water. For example, we will practice the rescue scenarios in lifelike situations. In that case, be sure to brush up on your Rescue diver skill set.
STAGE 3 – PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Here, you will have the chance to put the theory and skills you have learned into practice. Before completing your training you will need to assist with PADI courses, conduct Divemaster authorized programs, and manage dive activities. This truly is a fun part of your course as you get hands-on experience with students and other guests.
- YOU WATCH US
In the beginning, you will take an active role in assisting our Instructor, staff, and qualified Divemaster’s. We will give you an introduction to life at Legend Diving Penida and how we operate, daily. On that note, you will join our daily diving trips and get aquatinted with the local dive sites. Consequently, you will become familiar with our protocols and procedures and learn why we do what we do. Additionally, you will get to know your Divemaster mentor as they start imparting their knowledge and experience to you.
- WE TEACH YOU
Once the first week is completed, we will then officially introduce you to your Divemaster program and explain the requirements. Now is the time where you will work closely together with your Divemaster mentor and other diving staff. First, you will start diving deeper into your knowledge development sessions, and PADI skills circuit training. Second, you will start to prepare and conduct several tasks that are required for your course. At this stage, you will be familiar with the dive center, and the daily diving trips to our dive sites. As a result, your confidence levels will be higher as you learn and practice, day by day.
- WE WATCH YOU
Upon reaching the final week of your Divemaster training, you should have ticked most of the requirements off the list. Additionally, you should be more comfortable with the operational procedures at Legend Diving and confident with your new abilities. As we start moving away from the assessments and dialing back into the daily diving routine, your tasks will change. Having said that, your mentor will expect you to organize diving trips, conduct dive briefings, supervise divers underwater, and more. In fact, at this stage of your training, you will have enough experience to show others some unique marine. Furthermore, we will evaluate your professionalism towards the guests and staff alike.
WHAT IS INCLUDED & EXCLUDED?
DIVEMASTER COURSE NUSA PENIDA EQUIPMENT
On your journey to becoming a PADI Professional, we recommend owning your own full set of diving equipment. Prior to your training, it’s understandable that some may not have the knowledge about which equipment is best for them. There are many options on the market with various benefits, which can be overwhelming. Our Divemaster Course offers the following 2 options regarding gear:
Option 1: Rent a full set of scuba gear for the duration of your course from us.
Option 2: Purchase the diving equipment you may need through us and receive a 10% discount. Applicable to Aqualung, Mares, and ScubaPro.
RECOMMENDED DIVING EQUIPMENT FOR DIVEMASTERS
- BCD with LPI attachment
- 1 x Regulator set containing an alternate air source
- Air gauge
- Depth gauge
- Scuba diving Fins, mask, and snorkel
- Dive computer
- Timing device
- Compass
- Exposure suit
- Diving toolset/dive knife
- 2 x Surface signaling mechanisms – 1 visual aid and 1 audible aid
TYPICAL DAY DURING YOUR DIVEMASTER COURSE NUSA PENIDA
The daily schedule of a Divemaster candidate at Legend Diving Penida will vary based on a number of factors. It would be impossible to provide an accurate account of each day as there are different variables affecting daily plans. However, we do try and plan the schedule so that all Divemaster candidates can complete specific tasks, together.
Below is an average day for a Divemaster candidate at Legend Diving:
07:00 AM – All staff and Divemaster candidates must arrive at the dive center at least 1 hour before the other guests. Here, we will check the equipment for each guest going on the boat to make sure it’s correct. After, we will prepare the boat with tanks, food, oxygen, etc. This is also the time where your mentor will brief you on your specific tasks for the day.
08:00 AM – All guests will arrive at the Dive center. We will welcome them, offer tea/coffee/water, and assist them with wetsuit sizing. Divemaster candidates will also brief guests on the daily plan, depending on where you are with your training.
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09:00 AM – We will board 1 of 2 Legend Diving fast boats and head out to the dive sites of the day. We will use Manta Point as an example, as it is the farthest of them all. Don’t worry, it’s not too far. Use this time to prepare yourself and socialize with the other divers on board.
09:30 AM – Arrival at Manta Point. Gear up, and back roll into the water. Meet the Manta Rays and enjoy the show they put on for us.
10:45 AM – Dive 1 complete. We will usually have a 1-hour surface interval before the second dive. Time for some fruit, lunch, and tea/coffee/water. We require Divemaster candidates to assist the staff with serving food and gear changing.
12:00 PM – Crystal Bay is usually our second dive after Manta Point. After a quick 20-minute boat ride, it is time for dive 2 with some Mola spotting.
13:00 PM – Dive 2 complete. Time to head back to the dive center.
Welcome Back to Nusa Penida Island!
13:30 PM – Once we have tied the boat up, you will assist the staff with unloading the boat. We will take the equipment back to the dive center and for washing. Thereafter, you can help the guests complete their logbooks.
14:00 PM – Once the guests have gone home and everything has been washed and hung up to dry, it’s break time. There is a chance that you will have other Divemaster activities later that afternoon, so make sure to check the schedule. In the case that you don’t have anything going on, then go and explore the Island with your buddies.
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DIVEMASTER COURSE NUSA PENIDA FAQ
We try to provide as much information as we can, however, you may have additional questions on your mind. In this case, please feel free to contact us and let us know how we can help you.
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions for you to have a look at, below:
I HAVE COMPLETED MY DIVEMASTER COURSE NUSA PENIDA, WHAT NEXT?
Once your Divemaster internship is completed, you can now start looking for work in dreamy locations around the world. As a certified Divemaster, you can lead dives, assist with courses, independently teach Skin Diver courses, and conduct Scuba reviews. We will be more than happy to help you with your CV preparation for your first job.
Usually, Divemaster candidates want more out of their professional diving career and tend to further their training. Legend Diving Penida offers IDC Courses that run at certain times of the year. We would be more than happy to continue your education with you. Having this option is great, as you will be familiar with the staff and procedures of the dive center, already. Click here for details on our IDC Course packages.
– Byron Green – Australia
“Having completed my IDC with Legend Diving Penida, I can truly say it was a phenomenal experience. My Course Director, Shayne. was extremely knowledgeable and gave us the best training we could ask for. On that note, the facilities were outstanding and the staff was welcoming and friendly, always. The dive center organized a specialty training workshop that involved a trip to Tulamben in Bali. It was fun and certainly increased my diving abilities and knowledge. Additionally, it was a great way to socialize with my classmates. Thereafter, I continued fun diving with them and decided to stay on the Island for a little longer. I would highly recommend going PRO with legend Diving”.
