Central Coast Divers

Divemaster Program

$1,395.00

Train Where Dive Centres Look for Talent – 

Become a Divemaster with Central Coast Divers

At Central Coast Divers, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve built for producing highly capable, confident, and professional Divemasters. Our comprehensive approach to training goes far beyond the basics—giving you the real-world skills and experience that dive operations are actively looking for.

In fact, many of our Divemaster candidates are recruited by other dive centres before they’ve even finished the course. Why? Because those in the industry recognise that Divemasters trained at Central Coast Divers are a cut above the rest.

We don’t just teach you how to lead dives—we mentor you to become a true dive professional. Our program emphasises not only technical diving skills, but also:

✅ Clear, confident communication
✅ Leadership and supervision techniques
✅ Teaching and people skills
✅ Safety, judgement, and decision-making
✅ Professionalism in real dive centre operations

You’ll work alongside experienced instructors, assist with real student courses, and develop the knowledge and maturity needed to stand out in any dive environment.

Whether you’re pursuing a career in the diving industry or simply want to achieve the highest level of recreational leadership, becoming a Divemaster with Central Coast Divers gives you the skills—and the reputation—to go anywhere.

Time to take the leap
Start your Divemaster theory online today
Contact Central Coast Divers to schedule your in-water training

Train with the best. Be recognised everywhere.

 Dive professionals starts here!

How do you become a Divemaster? 

You will have completed the following courses and / or have certified proof of experience, in the areas, listed below.
Plus have a minimum of sixty logged dives to exit.

We feel this is essential, to set you up for completing the course and to take on the necessary responsibilities, that comes with being known at a professional diver level qualification. 
You will also need to have a diving medical- less than twelve months old, signed-off on by a licensed medical practitioner.

Inclusions

Science of Diving course
Dive Guide course 
All necessary Course Materials 

Professional Instructor Fees 
Tanks, weight belt and weights 
Pool Fees 
Theory & Training Sessions 
Ongoing Training and Mentoring – unlimited training

Exclusions

Scuba gear rental
Transport
Meals
Accommodation
Australian Dive Medical

Active Status Qualifications: 

Act as a certified assistant for all SSI recreational courses. 
Lead dives for certified divers
Enrol in an Assistant Instructor program

Candidate Prerequisites

Minimum age: 18 years old at start of course. 
Logged at least 50 open water dives
Current signed Dive medical
Current First Aid certificate
Current Oxygen Provider certificate
Sign all Legal liabilities

Show certification, or at minimum documented evidence of five dives in the following speciality areas.

Rescue diver
Deep Diver
Underwater Navigation
Enriched Air

All air fails, Boat dives, DM crew kit.

Day 1
Orientation- Session Academic Session 1 | What is a Divemaster? Academic Session 2 | Preparing for the Dive 
Day 2
Practical Session 1 | Skills Workshop | Open Water Diver Academic Session 3 | Conducting the Dive | Part 1
Day 3
Academic Session 3 | Conducting the Dive Part 2 
Academic Session 4 | Dive Emergencies
Practical Session 2 | Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation Practical Session 3 | Skills Workshop | Diver Stress & Rescue 
A one-on-one counselling session to be conducted with each candidate at this stage to review and evaluate their progress.
Day 4
Practical Session 4 | The Dive Briefing Evaluation 
Practical Session 5 | Dive Guiding Evaluation | Open Water Dive Academic Session 5 | Your Career with SSI 
Day 5
Practical Session 6 or 7 | Dive Guiding Evaluation | Deep or Night/Limited Visibility Dive | Written Final Exam and review | Final program and performance review.

4 Day program should all theory be completed online.

Your personal Total Dive System

Register with SSI

Register with SSI to create a profile and start leaning today.

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24/7 access to all of your registered digital learning materials and certification cards, both online and offline.

Flying after Diving

Please see the information linked below for guidelines on flying after diving.