Professional Diving Courses

Become a professional diver while enjoying the lifestyle of a Divemaster. Maybe you thought already about the lifestyle of Divemasters and Instructors you have met. Diving, travelling, meeting new people and the best of all, work they truly enjoy! In fact, diving offers great opportunities for a fantastic and exciting career! As a growing international industry diving offers unlimited opportunities – from a salesman in a dive center up to Divemaster or Instructor in exotic dive locations worldwide! It does not matter which career you choose, the PADI certificate is the starting point of success.

Divemaster Course

The PADI Divemaster course is the entry to professional levels in diver training and therefore plays a pivotal role within the PADI system of diver education.
Those who join the ranks of PADI Divemaster assist Instructors with training student divers, plus supervising diving activities for certified divers and skin divers. These entry-level professionals strongly influence the safety and fun student divers enjoy during training and diving. At the same time PADI Divemaster is an opportunity to look ahead to Instructor level. Working as a Divemaster provides the hands-on professional experience required as an Instructor.
The Divemaster course is a performance-based program, so course duration depends on class size, logistics and Divemaster candidate performance characteristics.

The Divemaster course is divided into three modules:

• The Knowledge Development Module
• The Water Skills and Stamina Module
• The Practical Application

The Knowledge Development Module establishes the foundation candidates need as professional-level divers. With independent study of the Divemaster Manual and the Encyclodedia of Recreational Diving, you will acquire the knowledge to understand, answer and explain the Knowledge Reviews of the Divemaster Manual, plus the questions in the Diving Knowledge Workbook. Once the Divemaster candidate is confident with the Diving Knowledge Workbook, he is well prepared for the eight final exams, which cover all parts of diving theory.

The Water Skills and Stamina Module develops the candidate´s skills to the role model level appropriate for demonstrating to student divers. The Stamina Assessment portion evaluates basic swimming skills, which are necessary for an active professional. Additional the skills beyond the Rescue Diver level are also refined.

In the last module, the Practical Application Module, the Divemaster candidate gains experience in practical skills typical for a Divemaster.

The first part consists of required training exercises, which every candidate must conduct. These exercises improve the ability of problem solving and organisation, both important skills for the diving profession.

The second part allows the candidate to develop his Divemaster instructional skills with real students under the supervision of an Instructor.

Price: 19.500,- Baht

Seven to ten days (independent study completed prior to course)

Any time, no fixed schedule

Assistant Instructor / Open Water Scuba Instructor

We would love to help you take the step in changing your hobby into a profession, where every day you meet new people.
The IDC prepares you for your role as an Instructor. You will learn how to prepare and present theory sessions. You will organise, control and conduct training sessions, in confined as well as open water. Your knowledge of dive theory and the Standards and Procedures of the PADI System will be evaluated as the last step in the preparation for your future profession.
Below you will find all the information you need about costs, the schedules and required material, plus some advice on how to prepare yourself for the course. In all professional courses the participant must have their own dive equipment.

Preparation Course:

The Preparation Course is highly recommended for every participant. During your IDC there is usually no extra time to repeat presentations, skills or parts of the dive theory. You will have mastered this material in your Divemaster Course already. This Preparation Course is for any who do not feel fully confident in any of these areas. After the Preparation Course you can start the AI or OWSI with additional confidence!

Assistant Instructor Course:

The goal of PADI´s Instructor Development Course (IDC) is to prepare the candidate for a profession as a PADI Assistant Instructor or a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. Divemasters can choose to participate only in an Assistant Instructor Course and after a successful conclusion they are allowed to assist the PADI Instructor conducting courses. This is a good option to get more experience and gain more familiarity with the PADI system and philosophy.

AI Course Prerequisites:

1. Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization. (Photocopy of all certifications)
2. Be at least 18 years old.
3. Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement from a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months.
4. Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water dives (documented in logbook) and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation diving.
5. Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months. (Medic First Aid, Emergency First Response or equivalent)
6. If not a PADI Divemaster, successfully complete the PADI Divemaster course diver rescue skills assessment.
7. Prior to the start of an Assistant Instructor Course an individual must complete all (16) IDC Knowledge Reviews.

Open Water Scuba Instructor Course:

The OWSI part of the IDC focuses on providing the participants with additional education to implement the PADI system in confined water, classroom and open water environments. Prior to the start the candidates should already possess instructor-level, role model dive skills, rescue skills, and leadership abilities. The IDC also helps the instructor candidates gain a complete understanding of PADI´s educational goals and philosophies.

OWSI Program Prerequisites:

1. Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor (or as a current instructor member for at least six months in good standing with another recreational diver training organization).
2. Be at least 18 years old.
3. Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement from a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months.
4. Have been a certified diver for at least six months and have completed and logged at least 60 open water dives (documented in logbook) and have documentation of experience in deep, night and navigation diving.
5. Submit proof of CPR and first aid training within the last 24 months. (Medic First Aid, Emergency First Response or equivalent)
6. Submit documentation of any equivalent certification for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership-level issued by another recreational diver training organization.
7. Prior to the start of an OWSI program an individual must complete all (16) IDC Knowledge Reviews.

Instructor Examination:

The IE is a standardized evaluation that is conducted by Instructor Examiners from PADI International Offices. IE stands for “It’s Easy”, because you will do the same thing as in the IDC. The IE tests the instructor candidate’s teaching ability, dive theory knowledge and the understanding of the PADI System. You also will be evaluated on your attitude and professionalism.

To enrol in a PADI Instructor Examination an individual must successfully complete an OWSI Program or IDC and have documentation of at least 100 logged dives including experience in deep, night and navigation diving.

Emergency First Response and DAN Oxygen Provider:

The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) course assumes that Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is available and the emergency responder’s role is to provide emergency care for immediately life threatening injuries and illness. The course focuses specifically on the ABCD´s of primary care.

The Emergency First Response secondary Care (First Aid) course assumes that EMS is unavailable or delayed and covers secondary patient assessment and first aid.

The DAN Oxygen Provider Course teaches the participant to assemble and disassemble the oxygen unit and when and how to provide a patient with pure oxygen correctly.

Speciality Courses:

PADI Specialty Instructor Training courses teach instructor candidates how to organize, promote and conduct PADI Specialty Diver courses. Our Specialty Instructor Training courses are taught as part of a Master Scuba Diver Trainer Preparatory program. Only 10 logged open water dives in the speciality area are required in order to complete our Specialty Instructor Training Course (Candidates applying directly to PADI are required to complete 20 dives). These dives may be completed as part of the Specialty Instructor Training course.

Duration in days:

Preparation Course 3 days
Assistant Instructor Course (AI) 5 days
Open Water Scuba Instructor Course (OWSI & IOC) 5 days
Instructor Examination (IE) 2 days
Emergency First Response and DAN Oxygen Provider 2 days
Specialty Courses 1 - 2 days
Master Scuba Diver Trainer 2 ½ days

Course Fees:

Preparation Course 250.- € / 265.- US$ / 11.125.- Baht
Assistant Instructor 400.- € / 424.- US$ / 17.800.- Baht
Open Water Scuba Instructor 600.- € / 636.- US$ / 26.700.- Baht
EFR and DAN Oxygen Provider 200.- € / 215.- US$ / 9.000.- Baht
Speciality courses 100.- € / 106.- US$ / 4450.- Baht
Master Scuba Diver Trainer 450.- € / 477.- US$ / 20.000.- Baht
IDC Staff Instructor 350.- € / 375.- US$ / 15.750.- Baht
IOC Cross Over 400.- € / 424- US$ / 17.800.- Baht
PADI application and IE fee 482.- € / 510.- US$ / 21.420.- Baht

Required material for the IDC: (newest releases or updates)

PADI Instructor Manual 11780,- Baht
Instructor Candidate Workbook 4665,- Baht
Aquatic Cue Cards - Confined Water and Open Water 2650,- Baht
Confined Water Lesson Preparation slate 645,- Baht
Open Water Training Dive Lesson Planning slate 645,- Baht
Recreational Dive Planner, Wheel and Table Version 2385,- Baht
Open Water Diver Manual * 1495,- Baht
Open Water Diver Quizzes and Exam booklet * 490,- Baht
Adventures in Diving Manual * 1835,- Baht
Rescue Diver Manual * 1755,- Baht
Rescue Diver Final Exams booklet * 135,- Baht
PADI Divemaster Manual * 1710,- Baht
Divemaster Final Exams booklet * 510,- Baht

Calculator, marker, pencil, pen and paper

Prices in US dollars and Thai Baht are variable, depending on the exchange rate.

* If you do have the following manuals, please bring them with you. In special cases Calypso Diving is able to provide the manuals.

You can purchase all these materials in English from Calypso Diving.

To prepare yourself for the course it is recommended that you study the Diving Knowledge Workbook and the Encyclopaedia of Recreational Diving until you can understand and answer all the questions. You also need to prepare the 16 IDC Knowledge Reviews and bring them with you. It is a good idea to watch the Open Water Diver Video and compare the skills of the Open Water Diver Course with your own water skills. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we will assist you with all your needs.