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Divemaster

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 and engage in other approved activities.

An active-status NAUI Divemaster is qualified to:
* Organize and conduct dives for certified divers around the world.
* Conduct NAUI recognition programs (such as International Diver).
* Organize and conduct Refresher Scuba training for certified divers.
* Teach the NAUI Try Scuba, NAUI Skin Diver & the NAUI First Aid courses.
* Teach Underwater Archaeology, Underwater Digital Imaging, Underwater Hunter and Collector, and Underwater
Naturalist courses.
* Assist an active-status NAUI Instructor in diving courses.

Upon completion of the NAUI Divemaster course you can enter a NAUI Instructor Training Cource (ITC).

PREREQUISITES:

Age: Minimum age of 18 years prior to enrollment and start of training.

A minimum of 60 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 30 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.

The instructor is to ensure adequate student knowledge and capability before any open water training and shall use scuba skills and other evaluations to do so.

Equipment: Candidates shall furnish and be responsible for the care and maintenance of their own diving equipment. The instructor shall initially assist candidates in checking all their gear to ensure it is adequate and in proper working order.

Medical Approval: Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.

Academics: 20 hours

Practical Application: Minimum Required Hours - 20 hours.

Minimum Required Dives: The minimum number of open water Divemaster activities is 20.

Depth: The maximum depth for any open water dive during this course is 40m (130 ft.).