Divemaster Course
A RAID Divemaster is one of the most respected certifications in the diving community and marks the first professional level within the RAID system. Achieving your Divemaster certification is a required step toward becoming a RAID Dive Instructor. As a Divemaster, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to plan, organize, and lead dives for certified divers.
Why Choose the Divemaster Course?
If you are passionate about diving and want to share it with others, or if you dream of a career that allows you to travel the world with a professional qualification, the RAID Divemaster Course is a perfect choice. This training not only serves as a gateway to a professional diving career but also offers the opportunity to inspire and guide others on their diving journeys.
Requirements
To participate in this course, you must meet certain basic prerequisites. Contact your RAID instructor or dive center for the full details, but the following list provides an indication of what is required:
- Open Water 20
- Nitrox
- Advanced 35
- Deep 40
- First Aid and CPR
- Navigation
- Master Rescue Diver
RAID sets higher training standards than most other diving organizations. This doesn’t mean our training is harder, but it is more comprehensive, which ensures our students typically become better divers. For those transitioning from other training agencies, additional training may often be required to meet our standards—for example, documented experience in deeper dives and excellent buoyancy control.
Course Content
The RAID Divemaster Course focuses on developing leadership skills and a comprehensive knowledge base. You will learn how to lead dives, ensure safety, and support RAID instructors in training new divers. The course combines advanced online training with practical workshops guided by an experienced RAID instructor.
Academic Modules (Online):
- General dive theory
- Environmental factors and sustainability
- Dive equipment
- Physics and physiology of diving
- Rescue techniques
- Dive management
Practical Components:
- Evaluation and refinement of personal diving skills
- Endurance and watermanship skills
- Performing rescue scenarios
- Delivering dive briefings and assessing dive sites
- Risk management exercises
- Creating environmentally friendly dive maps
- Assisting with and conducting dive programs
Become a Leader Among Your Peers
During the course, you will refine your demonstration skills and learn how to effectively communicate and lead dive groups. You will also be trained to evaluate dive sites and manage risks, providing a solid foundation for your next step: RAID Dive Instructor.
Ready for the Adventure?
With a RAID Divemaster certification, a world of opportunities opens up. Whether you aspire to a professional career, have a passion for guiding others, or simply want to perfect your own skills, this course gives you the tools and knowledge to excel. Contact your RAID instructor today and start your journey as a Divemaster!
Take a look at the interview with RAID International Training Director, Paul Toomer about RAID:
