The NAUI Divemaster NES-VA003:

 

Divemaster (DM) Overview:

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 entering 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 Enrolling in the Course:

• The 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 50 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 25 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 – Contact the NAUI Training Department for current requirements.

This course includes:

1. eLearning

2. Physical Certification Cards

3. Digital Cards

 

What the student is responsible for:

Students must provide their own scuba equipment, including a scuba-grade mask, snorkel, fins, and booties, buoyancy compensator device (BCD), weights, tanks, wetsuit, and computer.

 

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