Dive Professional - PADI PRO
DIVEMASTER TRAINING (DMT)
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Ready to turn your passion for diving into a career? The PADI Divemaster course is your first step toward becoming a professional diver and a trusted leader in the dive community.
This intensive yet flexible program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to guide certified divers, assist with training, and manage dive activities. You'll also build a strong foundation for future professional development — including becoming a PADI Instructor. From Dive Enthusiast to Dive Leader, We’ll Get You There. Lead, Inspire, Dive — Your Pro Journey Starts Here. |
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Why choose Malapascua Scuba for your Divemaster Training?
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Mentorship by a PADI Platinum Course Director
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Flexible duration - Take as long as you need
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Real-world experience as a Divemaster Trainee
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Environmental education background
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Learn, Lead & Grow
With your instructor’s guidance, you’ll explore fascinating topics such as diving physiology, decompression theory, physics, dive equipment, and marine life. This is where your knowledge deepens — not only about diving but also about the underwater environment: you're learning to navigate, identify and protect.
Train Like a Pro, Dive Like a Local.
At our dive center, you’ll be part of the team — working alongside instructors and divemasters, helping with dive briefings, organizing equipment, and assisting with logistics. Don’t worry — we leave the tank hauling to the staff!You’ll gain firsthand experience in:
- Supporting dive operations and welcoming guests
- Assisting certified divers and spotting potential issues underwater
- Learning how to guide dive groups safely and confidently
- Demonstrating Open Water skills with instructor-level precision
- Observing and participating in real PADI courses — from Discover Scuba to Rescue Diver
Divemaster Program Options
Course Duration & Curriculum RequirementsWe offer a flexible timeline to ensure you get the most out of your Divemaster training, with plenty of opportunities to develop real confidence and mastery.
Course Duration
Knowledge Development:
Professionalism CriteriaTo be certified, you must demonstrate:
We don’t just train dive professionals — we build future leaders in diving.
Course Duration
- Minimum: 2 weeks
- Recommended: 4–6 weeks
- Maximum: 8 weeks or until you reach the level of mastery needed to become a confident, capable dive professional
Knowledge Development:
- Complete all Knowledge Reviews using the Divemaster Manual or PADI eLearning
- Pass the PADI Divemaster Final Exam
- Create an Emergency Assistance Plan for a designated dive site
- Tread water for 15 minutes (last 2 mins with hands out of water)
- Swim 400 meters nonstop
- Snorkel 800 meters nonstop
- Tow a tired diver for 100 meters
- Complete equipment exchange while maintaining neutral buoyancy
- Demonstrate the procedures for finding a missing diver and rescuing an unresponsive diver underwaater
- Perform and demonstrate 24 basic scuba skills to a professional level
- Complete 5 Practical Application Exercises:
- Dive site setup and management
- Dive briefing
- Dive site mapping
- Simulated deep dive scenario
- Search and recovery scenario
- Discover Scuba Diving (confined water scenario)
- Discover Local Diving
- PADI ReActivate
- Skin Diver program
- Supervision of snorkeling activities
- Assist PADI professionals in real courses and guide certified divers
- Complete 4 structured evaluations involving student diver training and certified diver supervision
Professionalism CriteriaTo be certified, you must demonstrate:
- A clear understanding of the Divemaster role
- Willingness to follow guidance and instructions
- The ability to mentor and support other divers
- A positive attitude and strong interpersonal behavior
- Active, constructive participation in training sessions
- Environmental responsibility and eco-conscious behavior
- A neat and professional appearance at all times
We don’t just train dive professionals — we build future leaders in diving.
Become a PADI Divemaster and Certified Reef Check EcoDiver in Malapascua!
Join our unique program and take your scuba career to the next level while making a real impact. As a PADI Divemaster and Reef Check EcoDiver, you’ll gain professional dive leadership skills and contribute to vital coral reef conservation efforts. Help us monitor and protect the beautiful reefs of Malapascua Island, one of the Philippines’ top dive destinations.
Coming soon! Contact us if you want we to update you as we start our first marine conservation project.
Join our unique program and take your scuba career to the next level while making a real impact. As a PADI Divemaster and Reef Check EcoDiver, you’ll gain professional dive leadership skills and contribute to vital coral reef conservation efforts. Help us monitor and protect the beautiful reefs of Malapascua Island, one of the Philippines’ top dive destinations.
Coming soon! Contact us if you want we to update you as we start our first marine conservation project.
PADI MATERIALS & FEES
El Divemaster Crew pack es el paquete obligatorio de materiales PADI. Por una parte obtendrás accso a un eLearning con el que podrás hacer toda la teoría online, incluso antes de llegar a Malapascua. Una vez aquí, te daremos las tablillas acuáticas del divemaster que usarás durante el curso. Ambos materiales puedes comprarlos por tu parte o te los proveemos nosotros bajo demanda.
La tasa de certificación se paga directamente a PADI a través de tarjeta de crédito tras completar el curso.
- Divemaster Crew Pack: 13.500Php
La tasa de certificación se paga directamente a PADI a través de tarjeta de crédito tras completar el curso.
- DM application fee (tasa de certificación como Divemaster PADI): AUD$275
prerequisites
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a minimum of 40 logged dives (you’ll need 60 to finish the course)
- Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Rescue Diver
- Hold a valid First Aid & CPR certification (within the last 24 months)
- Be in good physical health and provide a medical certificate signed by a doctor stating you are “Fit to Dive” issued within the last 12 months. Download the form at the bottom of thisw page.
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT COURSE (IDC)
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We organize our PADI Instructor Development Courses (IDCs) in partnership with DIVEPRO Courses at Devocean Divers, a prestigious PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center.
Led by a highly experienced and respected PADI Platinum Course Director, our program equips you with all the tools and confidence you need to become a great instructor — so when it’s time for your Instructor Examination, it’ll feel like a walk in the park! Enjoy: ✅ World-class training with support every step of the way ✅ Personalized mentorship from a Platinum Course Director Ready to take the leap into professional teaching? Do it with us. |
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OUR PROGRAM
We start all of our packages with a free introductory program called IDC Prep. This program offers a brief yet effective preparation for the IDC, strengthening your dive theory knowledge, your PADI System understanding and the fundamental water skills essential for your success in the course. The Instructor Development Course (IDC) comprises two parts: the Assistant Instructor Course (AI) and the Open Water Scuba Instructor program (OWSI). These two courses work together to provide a comprehensive understanding of the PADI system. You must successfully complete both parts to be eligible to attend the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). Additionally, at the end of the IDC, we incorporate a Mock IE, a simulation of the Instructor Examination designed to evaluate your readiness for the real PADI exams.
All our IDC packages include the EFRI course, IDC prep, IDC, Mock IE, and O2Prov I. The total duration of the program is 19 days, which encompasses the 2-day PADI IE (optional PRO TuneUp program not included). Our daily schedule typically starts at 8:00am and concludes around 5pm, with a dedicated lunch break provided. Throughout the program, you will have 3 remedial days, which may serve as a day off depending on your performance. The program takes place in a relaxed resort setting, providing you with a comfortable and supportive learning environment.
Our core program offers 2 essential classroom presentations (Orientation & Course Close) and 11 official PADI IDC curriculum workshops. Additionally, we provide 3 exclusive workshops focused on preparing and delivering exceptional courses for Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Rescue Diver certifications. For practical training, you will participate in 10 in-water sessions, including 3 for IDC Prep (skill circuit and Rescue Exercise #7) and 7 for conducting Confined and Open Water skills presentations and in-water workshops. Our program goes above and beyond the formal PADI IDC requirements, ensuring you receive a superior training experience. Also note that you will have five extra tanks available for remedial purposes or fun diving during or after the course, giving you the opportunity to hone your skills or enjoy some leisurely diving.
The PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is a two-day evaluative program designed to assess your teaching ability, dive knowledge, skill level, and understanding of the PADI system. The IE is conducted by PADI examiners and can be administered in any language, provided that sufficient notice is given, and the necessary materials are available in that language. If you require a translator for the practical segments of the exam (briefings, debriefings and knowledge development presentation), we can assist you in finding one.
Concluded the IE and following the PADI certification ceremony, we come together as a team for a joyful celebratory dinner and the traditional and always highly anticipated IE party. It's time to let loose, have fun, and enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the island. We look forward to it each time!
All our IDC packages include the EFRI course, IDC prep, IDC, Mock IE, and O2Prov I. The total duration of the program is 19 days, which encompasses the 2-day PADI IE (optional PRO TuneUp program not included). Our daily schedule typically starts at 8:00am and concludes around 5pm, with a dedicated lunch break provided. Throughout the program, you will have 3 remedial days, which may serve as a day off depending on your performance. The program takes place in a relaxed resort setting, providing you with a comfortable and supportive learning environment.
Our core program offers 2 essential classroom presentations (Orientation & Course Close) and 11 official PADI IDC curriculum workshops. Additionally, we provide 3 exclusive workshops focused on preparing and delivering exceptional courses for Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Rescue Diver certifications. For practical training, you will participate in 10 in-water sessions, including 3 for IDC Prep (skill circuit and Rescue Exercise #7) and 7 for conducting Confined and Open Water skills presentations and in-water workshops. Our program goes above and beyond the formal PADI IDC requirements, ensuring you receive a superior training experience. Also note that you will have five extra tanks available for remedial purposes or fun diving during or after the course, giving you the opportunity to hone your skills or enjoy some leisurely diving.
The PADI Instructor Examination (IE) is a two-day evaluative program designed to assess your teaching ability, dive knowledge, skill level, and understanding of the PADI system. The IE is conducted by PADI examiners and can be administered in any language, provided that sufficient notice is given, and the necessary materials are available in that language. If you require a translator for the practical segments of the exam (briefings, debriefings and knowledge development presentation), we can assist you in finding one.
Concluded the IE and following the PADI certification ceremony, we come together as a team for a joyful celebratory dinner and the traditional and always highly anticipated IE party. It's time to let loose, have fun, and enjoy the vibrant nightlife of the island. We look forward to it each time!
padi materials & fees
Everything you need to succeed in your Instructor Development Course: Php40,000
These are the official PADI processing and certification fees required to become a certified instructor. PADI charges these directly to your credit card after completing the Instructor Examination (IE):
We’ve grouped the most relevant specialties into convenient bundles to help you grow faster as a dive professional:
- PADI IDC eLearning access
- 2025 PADI Instructor Manual (digital version)
- PADI Specialty Instructor Manual (digital version)
- PADI's Guide to Teaching (digital version)
- EFR Instructor Manuals Guides
- Waterproof slates for Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and Divemaster courses
- Final exams for Open Water, Rescue, and Divemaster (digital)
- Prescriptive Lesson Guides (PLGs) for Open Water Diver
- PLGs for AWARE Coral Reef Conservation and Shark Conservation specialties
- AWARE Manual: Our World, Our Water (digital version)
- Diving Knowledge Workbook (digital)
- RDP, eRDP & eRDPml planners (digital format)
- And many extras: teaching tools, theory summaries, knot guides, and more!
These are the official PADI processing and certification fees required to become a certified instructor. PADI charges these directly to your credit card after completing the Instructor Examination (IE):
- AUD $350 – IDC Application Fee (PADI Instructor certification)
- AUD $1,190 – IE Enrollment Fee (Instructor Examination)
- AUD $242 – EFR Instructor Application Fee (Emergency First Response Instructor)
- AUD $139 – Specialty Instructor Application Fee (per specialty / e.g., O2 Provider)structor Certification Packages
We’ve grouped the most relevant specialties into convenient bundles to help you grow faster as a dive professional:
- Bronze Package – 1 Specialty → AUD $1,921
- Silver Package – 3 Specialties → AUD $2,199
- Gold Package – 7 Specialties → AUD $2,755
padi idc prerequisites
- To enroll in the IDC you will need to:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be certified as a diver for at least six months.
- Have proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months.
- Have 60 logged dives that include experience in Night, Deep and Navigation.
- Be certified as a PADI Divemaster or a PADI Assistant Instructor or be an instructor in good standing with another training organization for at least six months, and certification proof for OW, AOW, Rescue & EFR or equivalent.
- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months stating that you have no conditions that can be considered incompatible with recreational scuba diving. (Dowload it bellow)
- Have at least 100 logged dives to take the Instructor Examination (IE).
required materials & equipment
- Instructor Development Course Digital Crew Pack *
- IDC Slate Pack *
- Emergency First Response Instructor Guides *
- PADI Manuals - OWD, AOWD, Rescue Diver & DM - (we can provide English versions. Ask for other available languages)
- RDP & eRDPml (or desktop/app version)
- Calculator (or phone with a calculator app)
- Laptop or tablet
- Full Scuba Kit including:
- Mask, Snorkel & Fins
- Wetsuit or any Thermal Protection
- Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
- Complete Regulator Set with Alternate Air Source & Pressure Gauge
- Dive Computer & Underwater Compass
- Underwater Cutting Tool (knife, scissors, line cutter…)
- 1 Visible Surface Signaling Device (SMB or DSMB) and Dive Reel / Spool
- 1 Audible Surface Signaling Device (horn or whistle)
- Rescue Breathing Mask
- 2 Ropes *
IDC Packages
This is our basic package, but still includes many extras!
Duration including PADI Instructor Examination: 19 days (1 day EFRI, 3 days IDC Preparation, 10 days IDC including Mock IE, 3 days off/remedial & 2 IE days.
- IDC Preparation & Mock IE
- Instructor Development Course
- Emergency First Response Instructor Course
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Course
- AWARE Shark Conservation seminar
- 3 extra dive tanks for remedial or recreational use
- 2 personalized T-shirts
- Lunch on IDC days (12 days)
- Free wifi, water, coffee & tea at the dive center during your course
- 10% Discount on dive equipment and merchandising at the Devocean dive shop
- 15% Discount at Devozen Cafe
- Accommodation
- PADI materials & Application fees (see below) *
Duration including PADI Instructor Examination: 19 days (1 day EFRI, 3 days IDC Preparation, 10 days IDC including Mock IE, 3 days off/remedial & 2 IE days.
Our bestseller prepares you even better for your new career as a PADI Dive Instructor!
Duration including PADI Instructor Examination: 19 days (1 day EFRI, 3 days IDC Preparation, 10 days IDC including Mock IE, 3 days off/remedial & 2 IE days) + 2 weeks optional Internship.
A stunning total of almost 5 weeks of training
- IDC Preparation & Mock IE
- Instructor Development Course
- Emergency First Response Instructor Course
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Course
- Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor Course *Extra!
- AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty Instructor Course *Extra!
- Adaptive Teaching workshop *Extra!
- 2 weeks Learn to Teach Internship following your IE (optional) *Extra!
- 1 daytrip before or after the IDC (marine fees not included) *Extra!
- 3 extra dive tanks for remedial or recreational use
- 2 personalized T-shirts
- Lunch on IDC days (12 days)
- Free wifi, water, coffee & tea at the dive center during your course
- 10% Discount on dive equipment and merchandising at the Devocean dive shop
- 15% Discount at Devozen Cafe
- Accommodation
- PADI materials & Application fees (see below) *
Duration including PADI Instructor Examination: 19 days (1 day EFRI, 3 days IDC Preparation, 10 days IDC including Mock IE, 3 days off/remedial & 2 IE days) + 2 weeks optional Internship.
A stunning total of almost 5 weeks of training
This package is full of advantages and has everything you need to have a head start in your new career as a PADI Dive Instructor!
Duration including PADI Instructor Examination: 19 days (2 days PRO TuneUp, 1 day EFRI, , 11 days IDC including preparation & Mock IE, 3 days off/remedial & 2 IE days) + 5 weeks optional Internship.
A stunning total of almost 8 weeks of training!
- PRO TuneUp (Optional)
- IDC Preparation + Instructor Development Course + Mock IE
- Emergency First Response Instructor Course
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Course
- Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor Course
- AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty Instructor Course
- Adaptive Teaching Specialty Instructor Course *Extra!
- MSDT preparation w/ 3 more Specialties (Sidemount & Full Face Mask Specialties not included) *Extra!
- 5 weeks Learn to Teach Internship following your IE (optional) *Extra!
- Divemaster Training Scheduling & Set Up Workshop *Extra!
- CV assistance & career placement clinic *Extra!
- Unlimited diving during the course in your free time *Extra!
- 2 Daytrips before or after the IDC (Sanctuary fees not included) *Extra!
- 2 special GoPRO with Sea Explorers T-shirts
- Lunch on IDC days (12 days)
- Free wifi, water, coffee & tea at the dive center during your course
- 10% Discount on dive equipment and merchandizing at the Devocean dive shop
- 15% Discount at Devozen Cafe
- Accommodation
- PADI materials & Application fees (see below) *
Duration including PADI Instructor Examination: 19 days (2 days PRO TuneUp, 1 day EFRI, , 11 days IDC including preparation & Mock IE, 3 days off/remedial & 2 IE days) + 5 weeks optional Internship.
A stunning total of almost 8 weeks of training!
This package has it all to learn the pillars to develop a successful diving business!
Duration including PADI Instructor Examination: 19 days (2 days PRO TuneUp, 1 day EFRI, 11 days IDC including preparation & Mock IE, 3 days off/remedial & 2 IE days) + 10 weeks optional Internship.
A stunning total of 3 months of training!
Not included: Accommodation PADI materials & Application fees
- PRO TuneUp (Optional)
- IDC Preparation + Instructor Development Course + Mock IE
- Emergency First Response Instructor Course
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty Instructor Course
- Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty Instructor Course
- AWARE Shark Conservation Specialty Instructor Course
- Adaptive Teaching Specialty Instructor Course
- MSDT preparation w/ any 6 more Specialties *Extra!
- 8 weeks Learn to Teach Internship following your IE (optional duration) *Extra!
- 2 weeks Diveshop Departments work & Management Internship *Extra!
- Divemaster Training Scheduling & Set Up Workshop
- CV assistance & career placement clinic
- Unlimited diving during the course in your free time
- 2 Daytrips before or after the IDC (Sanctuary fee not included)
- 2 personalized T-shirts
- Lunch on IDC days (12 days)
- Free wifi, water, coffee & tea at the dive center during your course
- 20% Discount on dive equipment & merchandising at Devocean dive shop
- 15% Discount at Devozen Cafe
Duration including PADI Instructor Examination: 19 days (2 days PRO TuneUp, 1 day EFRI, 11 days IDC including preparation & Mock IE, 3 days off/remedial & 2 IE days) + 10 weeks optional Internship.
A stunning total of 3 months of training!
Not included: Accommodation PADI materials & Application fees
If you're already a certified PADI Instructor and looking to upgrade your teaching credentials, this is the perfect package for you.
- PADI Instructor Specialties................................only Php24.900 (PADI fees not included)