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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How We Teach
E-Learning
Utilizing NAUI's e-learning system, informative videos, section quizzes & detailed information gives you information on becoming recognized as a Master Diver.
- Completed at your own pace, designed by NAUI
- Bring some popcorn, its not required but popcorn is good
Classroom Discussion
A single day of class moving at an accelerated pace, reviewing items from e-learning but allowing for in-depth discussion & understanding directly from an experienced SCUBA instructor.
- E-learning exam must be complete prior to classroom discussion
- Single day discussion
- Bring questions, this is an interactive discussion.
Practical Application
Two seperate 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 tp 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 seperate 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 create a mental map both inside & out
- 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 techinque in claming a panicked diver at the surface & establishing buoyancy
- Flawless diver resuce from depth to extrication including in water resuscitation
- Exceptional emergency management technique for a variety of scenerios
Frequently Asked Questions
I can't believe we are still discussing this. A Master Diver should own all of their own gear. Rentals are available for items you are missing. Will we judge you for not owning it? Probably. We will provide tanks and lead for enrolled students when needed.
Age. Minimum is 15 years by the water phase of the course.
Certification as a NAUI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent is required.
Certification as NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver or equivalent is required.
Current First Aid, CPR, AED & O2 Provider certifications are required.
Students shall furnish and be responsible for the care and maintenance of their own equipment.
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). Gilboa Quarry 3763 Old State Rte 224 Ottawa OH 45875
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, private instruction is available for an additional cost.
You're not wrong. The practical skills are repeating these courses, but with a major difference. When you took them you had a basic understanding of these skills. Now you are learning mastery of these skills. As a required course before any professional certification (Divemaster, Instructor, etc) it is vital you have mastery of these skills before progressing as professional certiications not only require mastery but also demonstration quality. This course makes you a better diver. Period.
No. A master diver certification means a diver has demonstrated mastery of recreational scuba diving skills. While qualified to assist fellow divers, a master diver certification does not create a “duty to respond” to a diver in distress. Our master diver course does include certification as a training assistant which means an instructor can rely on you to assist in watching students underwater to enhance safety for new divers. A divemaster is a professional certification where you now have a “duty to respond” to divers in distress and can perform skills at a demonstration quality level. Divemasters can lead certified divers, teach certain courses and accompany divers while they learn. To move forward to becoming a divemaster, this master diver course is required.
Medical Requirements
We are not doctors, we teach SCUBA
As we cannot answer questions on specific medical conditions or questions, every student must complete a medical statement. Please answer it honestly.
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.
