What duties can a PADI Divemaster perform?
As listed in the PADI Instructor Manual a certified and new/renewed Divemaster is authorised to: Independently guide Open Water Diver/Scuba Diver students on the tour portion of Open Water Diver course Training Dives 2 through 4, at a ratio of two student divers per certified divemaster. Accompany Open Water Diver/Scuba Diver students under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor: during surface swims to and from the entry/exit point. during the navigational exercises during Dive 4. with the group, either on the surface or underwater, while the instructor conducts a skill, such as an ascent, with an individual student diver or buddy team. Conduct any subsequent dives for Discover Scuba Diving participants, at a ratio of 2:1, if insured, after the participants have satisfactorily completed the first dive under the supervision of a PADI Instructor. Conduct the PADI Discover Local Diving experience, (provided the divemaster meets nsurance requirements). Conduct the PADI Discover Sno
