This training is an add-on of the standard Divemaster Course
The Divemaster Course Penida Ultimate will surely provide you with an all-inclusive package that involves various specialty training programs. Notably, we will explore both the conservation aspect of diving as well as the more technical side of things. With a combination of the Divemaster GoPro and Eco Divemaster internships, you will certainly become a well-qualified team member. [read more=”Read more” less=”Read less”]
The GoPro part of the Ultimate package includes the Deep Diver and Nitrox specialty training courses. Because of the high demand from people wanting to dive deeper, and with Nitrox, these specialties are great to have. In fact, they will definitely make you more employable by dive centers around the world.
Conservation is an important aspect of diving, and we understand the need for change in order to save our oceans. As part of the Eco Divemaster package, you will partake in a few environmental specialty courses. These include the Underwater Naturalist, Project AWARE, and AWARE Coral Reef Conservation specialties. During your training, we will teach you about coral propagation and how it will ultimately help to heal the planet. Additionally, you will discover more about the Manta Rays of Nusa Penida along with the Marine Megafauna Foundation.[/read]
DIVEMASTER COURSE PENIDA ULTIMATE – SPECIALTIES
Deep Diver Speciality
Scuba divers all have the tendency of wanting to go deeper whilst underwater. Generally, deeper waters hold life that we cannot see from above, thus making it more of an adventure. On that note, the Deep Diver specialty will certify you to dive to a maximum depth of 40metres. It is a whole new world down there, so be ready to get memorized. Additionally, we will cover deep dive planning procedures, how to manage gas, the effects of nitrogen narcosis, and buddy procedures. All in all, it is a guaranteed thrill of a lifetime, and will certainly leave you wanting more.
Nitrox Diver Specialty
During your Nitrox specialty training, you will learn how to dive using Enriched Air. In a nutshell, Enriched Air allows you to dive deeper for longer, which is ultimately what we want as divers. Consequently, it is the most popular specialty of them all, for obvious reason. Diving with Nitrox will make your deeper dives, safer dives. Nusa Penida Island is home to the Manta Ray and Mola Mola, which are both rare species to find. Nitrox diving increases your chances of finding a Mola in the deep and allows longer Manta Ray visits.
You will learn all that there is to know about Enriched Air during your Nitrox Specialty training. Overall, the science behind it will leave you fascinated.
Underwater Naturalist
Discover more about how the ecosystem thrives below the surface of the water during your Underwater Naturalist Specialty course. Together with your mentor, you will study the relationships between the various marine life that call the ocean, home. Additionally, we will pay special attention to the ecology and local habitat of Nusa Penida, and what makes it unique. Once you have a better understanding of how the world below comes together, it will truly improve your future dives.
Project AWARE Specialty
One of the most popular training courses is the PADI Project AWARE specialty, and this is for a good reason. Project AWARE is a worldwide project that aims to clean, protect, and preserve our oceans through various underwater missions. Throughout your training, you will learn how to be a better ambassador, and how to help keep it clean. Additionally, you will be actively involved in various discussions, and watch presentations that will ultimately expand your ocean conservation knowledge. Those who partake usually leave with a newfound appreciation for the ocean and become more conscious of their daily behaviors. For a snapshot of how we can contribute, check out the 10 Tips for Divers to Protect the Ocean Planet.
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation Specialty
If you are a coral enthusiast and learning about different coral species excites you, then you’re in the right place. Along with your classmates and Divemaster mentor, you will not only study coral but also learn how to protect it. Each coral species plays a specific role in the underwater ecosystem, and we will dive deeper into why they exist. Additionally, we will organize a coral watch dive where we will practically assess and record the health of each coral. On that note, coral bleaching is sadly taking its toll around the world, and we will look at why. As scuba divers, we are ambassadors of the ocean and it is our duty to keep it clean.
Manta Conduct Dive
Together with the Marine Megafauna Foundation, we have created a workshop enabling you to further understand the local Manta Rays. Study their physiology, how and why they behave the way they do, their unique habitats, and more. Not only will you dive with them, but you will also learn how to spot them and collect important data. The data received is recorded and will be used to help protect and monitor these beautiful creatures.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR DIVEMASTER COURSE PENIDA ULTIMATE?
DIVEMASTER COURSE PENIDA ULTIMATE PREREQUISITES
DIVEMASTER COURSE PENIDA ULTIMATE – OTHER PACKAGES
Conservation Divemaster Package
– Morgan Ward, Canada
“After spending a few months diving with Legend Diving Penida, I truly felt at home. The staff as well as the other Divemaster interns were all lovely and full of smiles. Because I spent so much time with them, I certainly feel as if I have become a much better diver. In fact, I started as an AOW diver, and at the end, left as a dive pro. Consequently, I found a new passion in coral conservation and took an active part in the coral propagation projects. Not only are they an eco-friendly dive center, but they strive to make the whole Island a cleaner place. The dive center facilities were state-of-the-art, to say the least, and the equipment was top-notch, too. All in all, it was never a bad day at Legend Diving”.
