Master Diver plus Training Assistant
Good, better, best; never let it rest; until the good are better... and the better best.
Master Diver is the highest recreational certification possible before moving into a professional capacity. It takes the skills learning in open water, advanced & rescue; adds in a deeper understanding of the physics & physiology to ensure those capable are worthy of the Master Diver distinction.
Our version of the Master Diver course also INCLUDES certification as a Training Assistant at no additional charge.
If you are interested in professional certifications like Divemaster & Instructor not only is this course required; the expertise is vital.
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What to expect
during your class
Master Diver &
Training Assistant Class
Prerequisites
- Minimum is 15 years by the water phase of the course.
- Certification as a NAUI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent.
- Certification as NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver or equivalent.
- Proof of current CPR and first aid & Oxygen (O2) provider certification. Current certification in Dive First Aid completes these requirements & is recommended but not required.
- Acceptable medical questionnaire (physician approval may be required based on responses)
- All dive gear. See FAQ for details.
E-Learning
Utilizing NAUI's e-learning system, informative videos, section quizzes & detailed information gives you the basics of how to dive safely.
- Completed at your own pace, designed by NAUI.
- Includes digital certification card available in the NAUI app
- Make some popcorn, its not required, but popcorn is good.
Classroom Discussion
Once e-learning is complete, a single class session is held to review the important topics, discuss missed final exam questions, and most importantly, share real world experiences. This class time ensures total comprehension of all the material that was presented.
- Bring questions; this is an interactive discussion.
- Please complete e-learning prior including the final exam as a portion of the class is devoted to exam review.
In Water Training
Two separate pool sessions are required for Master Diver. You will be added to an Advanced Class & a Rescue Class. While the class is learning these skills for the first time you will be using the hands on practice to perfect some of the skills you will perform during your check out dives like:
- Lift Bags
- Reels
- Peak Buoyancy
- Compass Navigation
- Rescue diver from depth
- In-water resuscitation
- Diver Extrication
Check Out Dives
There are two separate Check Out Weekends for Master Diver with a minimum of 8 dives total. You will be added to an Advanced Class & a Rescue Class to showcase your dive skills.
Mastery will be expected in:
- Navigation: utilize a compass to run an advanced navigation course underwater
- Peak Buoyancy/Low Visibility: showcase perfect buoyancy while diving trim in low visibility areas you have never explored before
- Wreck Exploration: visit sunken wrecks while calculating specific measurements
- Deep Dive: perform a deep dive showcasing proper air consumption monitoring and depth management
- Search Dive: Find, without failure, what is lost somewhere underwater
- Recovery: Utilize proper lift bag technique while maintaining perfect buoyancy and trim to raise an object
- Proper technique in calming a panicked diver at the surface & establishing buoyancy
- Flawless diver rescue from depth to extrication including in water resuscitation
- Exceptional emergency management technique for a variety of scenarios
FAQ
- Do I have to buy all the gear?
- Yes. We can't even tease you about buying dive gear this time. It is a training agency requirement that Master Diver's provide & care for their own dive gear.
- We will provide tanks & weights for your use during the course. The rest is on you, NAUI says so...
- What if I don't "master" the skills?
- It's ok. That is why you are taking this class, to master the skill. Unlike other courses, the bare minimum doesn't work for Master Diver & that is by design. If you struggle with a skill we will work with you. If you need to try again another weekend we will add you to the next available weekend for that section at no additional charge.
- We do this until you get there. Your pace, not ours.
- What if I don't want to be a training assist?
- Training Assistant is not a professional designation (like Divemaster or Instructor). It is a cumulation of knowledge that allows you to assist an instructor during courses if you ever choose to. We teach them as a combined course because the skillsets overlap with Master Diver & we want to provide you with the best education we can.
- Could class dates change?
- Of course. While rare, public class dates are subject to change. A minimum number of students is required for the class to be conducted & sometimes instructors get sick (yes, we are not invincible) or the pool facility needs unplanned maintenance. If a class is cancelled you will be notified & rescheduled into the next available public class.
- If you have certain deadlines or needs, please consider our Bespoke SCUBA Class to obtain a schedule built around your needs.
- Can I skip the classroom discussion & just learn online?
- No. Every aspect of SCUBA education is vital for your safety. We require you to attend all scheduled sessions.
- Can this class be modified around my schedule?
- Sure, why the hell not. We will just tell the other students that your schedule is our highest priority [do you hear the sarcasm?]. No, these are public classes with set schedules, however, if you do need an experience that matches your schedule, please explore our Bespoke Scuba Class Upgrade option.
- What should I know about Gilboa Quarry?
- You must register & complete a waiver for the weekend with Gilboa. That waiver can be found here. Gilboa also charges admission fees per day, details can be found here. When you arrive, staff will be onsite to assist you with signing in & answering questions.
- Your waiver should be complete before arrival. When you check in you will need to pay for 2 days of diving as well as purchase 2 air fill tokens so your tanks can be refilled at the end of the day.
- Food & coffee is typically available but we recommend packing something easy for lunch.
- Bring a swimsuit, you will get wet on this ride (yes, someone forgot this once).
- Tell Siri you need directions to: Gilboa Quarry 3763 Old State Rte 224 Ottawa OH 45875
- Since it is two days, where should I stay?
- See our webpage under “Go Get Wet- Local Diving- Gilboa” for more details, but we typically stay in Findlay and do a group dinner on Saturday night.
Medical Questionnaire
All training agencies require every student to complete a medical questionnaire prior to any in water training.
We teach scuba, we are not doctors, so we cannot answer questions on specific medical conditions or questions. This universal questionnaire will determine if you must obtain physician approval prior to scuba diving.
Please answer it honestly, it is for your safety.
You may complete this form prior to signing up for class to determine if physician approval is required.
Read the instructions on the form. Your self reported answers will determine if a physician's approval is required prior to diving. Once we receive the notification of your completed waiver, we will contact you if a physicians approval is required.
We are NOT PERMITTED by the training agency to allow any in-water training without physician's approval if such approval is required. We encourage you to complete this form as early as possible to ensure adequate time is available should you need to obtain approval.
- What if I ignore your advice & wait till the last minute to complete this form?
- Please don't. Physician approval, if required, is due by 5pm the Wednesday prior to your first in water training session. Completing the form last minute & then not having adequate time to get to your doctor for approval is like leaving that term paper unfinished until the night before it was due & then your computer died. Your high school English teacher didn't accept that excuse & neither will we. We will move you to our next scheduled class according to our reschedule/cancellation policy. Please help us by doing your homework.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Life happens, we get it & we want to find a way to get you diving.
- Your schedule changed
- Ours does too sometimes. We get it. You may reschedule to an alternate class anytime without an additional charge 14 days prior to the start of the class. Within 14 days, there is a $35 fee to reschedule.
- You need to cancel
- You changed your mind, doctor doesn't think it's a good idea, whatever. It's ok. You may cancel any course (in writing please) for a full refund 14 days prior to the start of the course (this is why we advise you do that questionnaire early). Please understand that space is limited in our courses, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the original course start.
- Please note: codes issued from the training agencies cannot be refunded once you have begun the e-learning regardless of when you cancel. If you begin the e-learning any refund will be less the cost of the e-learning.
- Somebody got sick
- We get sick sometimes too. No problem. If you wake up with the plague we prefer you do not come to scuba class. A big part of the education is teaching you how to take the thing in our mouth and put it in your mouth if there is an emergency & we don't want the plague. We will work with you to move you to a future class at no charge. We do, however, reserve the right to assess a charge if we find this policy is being abused. Please don't do that.
- You ignore safety instructions
- Safety is our paramount concern. Your safety, other students' safety & our staff's safety. You are required to follow established safety requirements & follow the instructions of our staff. Violations of safety procedures may result in removal from class without a refund. Just don't do it.
- You ignored requirements
- Come on, really? Showing up for scuba class without a swim suit does not entitle you to a free reschedule. We honestly can't believe we have to type this but yes, it happened.
