PADI Divemaster Internship & Course
Why not join us and complete your PADI Divemaster inetrnship course. This is the world’s most popular professional-level scuba diving course and your first step as a scuba diving professional.
At Jomtien Dive Center this is a great place to complete your Divemaster training. Our personalised and experienced team of PADI instructors teach you to the highest levels of diving. This is done in small groups to ensure everyone receives quality training and maximum enjoyment.
- Flexible and personalised scheduling system tailored to YOU!
- Dedicated team of PADI Master Instructors and Course Directors
- Free optional working Internship Program
Divemaster Discount – Great discounts off equipment purchased through us
As a PADI Divemasters you are a role model for other scuba divers, they look up to you, This is because Divemasters are leaders who mentor and motivate others. As a Divemaster you not only get to dive a lot, but also experience the joy of seeing others have as much fun diving as you do !!
Course Outline
- Duration: 7-10 Days (Internship 1-2 months)
- Minimum Age: 15 (Junior Dive Master)
- Maximum Dive Depth: 30m
- Prerequisites: Able to Swim, Dive Medical Rescue Course with EFR
Schedule
- Prep - Complete digital learning and paperwork Daily Diving + classroom and therory lessons
- Part One: Diving standards and dive theory
- Part Two: Water Skills Development And Practical Application
- Part Three: Divemaster Conducted Program Workshops
- Part Four: Practical Assessment
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29,000 Baht
PADI Divemaster Internship Packages
Dive Master Teaching (E-Learning already Purchased) 29,000
Dive Master with E-learning + 5 Padi Specilities 59,000 baht
Dive Mater with PADI E-learning 39,000 baht
Rescue Course + Dive Master 55,000 baht
Dive Master with E-Learning + 10 days dive package 49,000 baht
Dive Master with E-learning + instructor IDC including E-Learning 90,000 baht
FAQs About PADI Divemaster Internship & Course in Pattaya
What is a PADI Divemaster?
A PADI Divemaster is a trained dive professional who can guide certified divers, help instructors during courses, give dive briefings, manage groups in the water, and support everyday dive-centre operations. The PADI Divemaster Course is the first professional step in the PADI system and is designed to build strong diving, rescue, leadership, and supervision skills. A Divemaster cannot independently certify new scuba divers, but they can assist a PADI Instructor and run certain approved diving and snorkelling activities.
What is PADI?
What is the step-by-step path to become a PADI Divemaster from zero?
The usual path looks like this:
- PADI Open Water Diver
This is your first scuba certification and teaches you the basic skills needed to dive safely. - PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
You build more experience and complete different types of dives, usually including deep diving and underwater navigation. - Emergency First Response training
You need current CPR and first-aid training completed within the last 24 months. - PADI Rescue Diver
This course teaches you how to prevent problems, respond to emergencies and help other divers. - Reach at least 40 logged dives
You need 40 logged dives to start professional Divemaster training. - Meet the other entry requirements
You must normally be at least 18 years old and have a diving medical form signed by a doctor within the previous 12 months. - Start your PADI Divemaster Internship
During the training, you complete dive theory, swim tests, a scuba-skills circuit, rescue assessments, workshops, dive-site mapping, guiding practice and real experience assisting instructors. - Reach at least 60 logged dives
You need 60 logged dives and must complete all course requirements before receiving your PADI Divemaster certification.
The full path is:
Open Water Diver → Advanced Open Water Diver → EFR → Rescue Diver → 40 logged dives → Divemaster training → 60 logged dives → PADI Divemaster
Specialty courses such as Deep Diver, Wreck Diver or Search and Recovery can be helpful, but they are not normally required to start the Divemaster course.
What are the requirements to start Divemaster training?
To join a PADI Divemaster Internship, you must be at least 18 years old, hold a PADI Rescue Diver certification or an accepted equivalent, and have at least 40 logged dives. You also need CPR and first-aid training completed within the last 24 months, plus a medical form signed by a doctor within the last 12 months. You must have at least 60 logged dives before you can receive your Divemaster certification.
How many logged dives do I need?
You need at least 40 logged dives before starting a PADI Divemaster Course in Pattaya and at least 60 logged dives before certification. During a longer training program, you may complete some of the remaining dives while gaining experience with local reefs, wrecks, boat diving, and different conditions.
What is the minimum age for the course?
You must be at least 18 years old to become a PADI Divemaster and work as a full PADI professional. Divers aged 15 to 17 may be able to take the Junior Divemaster program, but Junior Divemasters cannot independently supervise dives or work as certified assistants.
Do I need to be a Rescue Diver first?
How long does Divemaster training take?
The length of a PADI Divemaster Course Thailand program depends on your experience, number of logged dives, study progress, and how much real-world training is included. An intensive course may take a few weeks, while a full internship can run for one or several months and give you more time to practise guiding, assist instructors, and become comfortable working as part of a dive team.
What is the difference between a Divemaster course and an internship?
The standard course covers all the knowledge, skills, workshops, and assessments required for certification. A PADI Divemaster Internship normally includes the same required training but gives you more time inside a working dive centre, where you can assist with real courses, prepare equipment, help on boats, practise briefings, and gain more experience with certified divers.
What will I learn during the training?
During the PADI Divemaster Course in Pattaya, you will study dive theory, risk management, diver safety, the underwater environment, and the role of a dive professional. Your practical training normally includes swim tests, a 24-skill demonstration circuit, rescue practice, search and recovery, deep-diving exercises, dive-site mapping, briefings, guiding certified divers, and assisting instructors with student courses.
What can I do as a PADI Divemaster?
After completing the PADI Divemaster Course, you can:
- Guide certified divers on fun dives
- Plan and organise dive trips
- Give dive briefings
- Supervise groups in the water
- Help manage diver safety
- Assist PADI Instructors during pool and open-water courses
- Demonstrate scuba skills to students
- Help with equipment preparation and dive-site setup
- Support daily boat and dive-centre operations
- Conduct approved activities such as Discover Local Diving, ReActivate, Discover Snorkeling and the PADI Skin Diver course, depending on your active status and any extra training required
A Divemaster cannot independently teach and certify new scuba divers. To do that, you need to complete the Instructor Development Course and become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
What comes after becoming a PADI Divemaster?
After you become a PADI Divemaster, the next professional step is usually the PADI Instructor Development Course, or IDC. The IDC prepares you to teach PADI courses, and after passing the Instructor Examination, you can become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
You can also work as a Divemaster first, gain more experience guiding divers and assisting instructors, then continue toward instructor level when you feel ready. Many people who want to Become a PADI Divemaster use it as the first step toward a long-term career in diving.
Does the dive center I choose really matter?
Yes, it matters a lot. A good PADI Divemaster Internship should give you more than the minimum skills needed to pass. You need real experience guiding divers, assisting instructors, preparing boats and equipment, giving briefings, handling problems, and working as part of a professional dive team.
At Jomtien Dive Center, you train at a PADI 5 Star Dive Center with two large private dive boats, multilingual instructors, and access to both reef and wreck diving around Pattaya. You also have the chance to learn from PADI Platinum Course Director Gary Phillips, who has more than 30 years of experience in professional diver and instructor development. This gives you proper mentoring and helps you build real confidence, not just collect another certification.
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