Cost: R 7000.00

OVERVIEW AND QUALIFICATIONS

The NAUI Divemaster rating is the highest NAUI leadership level certification, apart from an Instructor. The program is designed to train experienced and knowledgeable divers to organize and conduct enjoyable open water dives for certified divers and engage in other approved activities. An active- status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct dives for certified divers if the diving activities and locale are approximate to those in which the Divemaster has trained. Additional training, knowledge or experience is necessary for the Divemaster who desires to organize dives in a new locale. An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct NAUI recognition programs (such as International Diver) and award appropriate recognition materials to participants. An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to organize and conduct Refresher Scuba training for certified divers. Additionally, NAUI Divemaster’s may teach the NAUI Introduction to Scuba (confined water only), and the NAUI Skin Diver courses. An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to assist an active-status NAUI Instructor in diving courses. An active-status NAUI Divemaster who completes all requirements as laid out by the NAUI Training Department, is eligible to teach the NAUI First Aid provider courses. An active-status NAUI Divemaster who possesses exceptional abilities, experience and completes all requirements as laid out by the NAUI Training Department, may teach the Underwater Archaeology, Underwater Digital Imaging, Underwater Hunter and Collector, and Underwater Naturalist courses. The active-status NAUI Divemaster MUST be approved, in advance, individually, by the NAUI Training Department to teach these courses.

Breakdown of what to expect:

  • The course can be presented as an e-learning course using the naui.org website.
  • ± three pool sessions to learn and master specific diving skills is required to complete the course.
  • A minimum of 20 Dive Master duties are required for certification. This will include practical interactions with certified divers.
  • The student will be required to present various theoretical briefings and debriefings
  • The student will be required to complete a formal exam.
  • The duration of the course and dates of the pool sessions and qualification weekend will be determined by the students during their first meeting and a course calendar will be established.
  • The student, on certification. will be required to pay to NAUI their registration fee.
  • To remain active all Dive Masters must pay an annual certification fee by the end of each December.

What’s next?

Once you confirm your interest and payment is made, a “Meet & Greet” meeting, will be arranged, where you will meet your instructor, who will introduce you to dive mastering. Together you will set up the course calendar and activate your electronic course material.