James - Brazil Had a bloody awesome time guys! Great diving, cool people, good times all round. Tried not to party every night - but screwed that! Give me a call if Geoff ever quits his job! cheers!)
NAUI Divemaster
Take
the first step in your dive career and become a NAUI Divemaster. Working
closely with a NAUI Instructor, you'll expand your dive knowledge and
hone your skills as you become a dive professional. NAUI Divemaster
training develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise
dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. You will be able to lead dives and dive trips; take certified divers on vacations
to the world's best dive sites. Many divemasters are employed full-time or work
independently supervising certified divers during club, store, resort or charter
tour and travel activities. As a NAUI divemaster you enjoy again and again adventures
to which you introduce your clients. Another option leading to NAUI Instructor qualification.
Although a serious professional qualification there is also plenty of time to have some fun and Utila is the right place.
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 enter 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.
If all other prerequisites are met, a current NAUI Divemaster is qualified to enter
a NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC). [Attending a NAUI Instructor Preparatory
Program (PREP) and NAUI Assistant Instructor certification are recommended prior
to attending an ITC.]
What do I need to start?
NAUI Assistant Instructor Certification
NAUI Master Scuba Diver and Rescue Certifications
Divers with proof of equivalent training from another training organization.
Medical clearance signed by a physician
20 logged dives
18 years old
What will I do?
Learn dive leadership through classroom and independent study
sessions
Complete water skills and stamina exercises in confined and open
water
Training exercises to test organizational and problem solving
abilities
An internship or series of practical training exercises
Qualifications of Graduates
