Divemaster Course

SSI Divemaster
Cost: $995.00
Includes:
- e-learning materials for the Science of Diving and Dive Guide
- All air fills
- Instructor Mentor throughout your Training
- 4 free Boat Dives to Rottnest Island
- Training in Equipment Servicing and Hydrostatic testing in our Equipment Service centre
- Instruction on Air Compressor Banks and Filling Station
- 15% Discount on Purchases
The course is structured to meet each students individual needs and our normal course logistics. An approximate time to complete the course is around 50 – 60 hours:
The coveted SSI Divemaster Rating is earned once you have completed 1. “The Science of Diving” and 2. “The Professional Dive Guide”. – Summary details of these course see below
Divemaster's then have the ability to assist Scuba Diving Instructors.

SSI Science of Diving Course
This program provides an in-depth and detailed study of physics, physiology, decompression theory, the aquatic environment and diving equipment. It is required training for most SSI Dive Professional programs, as well as some Extended Range programs. You will earn the SSI Science of Diving Specialty certification after completing this program.
Minimum Age: | 10 |
Certification Prerequisites: | Open Water Diver if in-water training is included |
Academic Sessions: | Online learning |
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | Optional |
Open Water Dives: | Optional |
Maximum Training Depth: | Optional |
Suggested Duration: | 12 hours |
Specialized Equipment: | Program |

SSI Dive Guide Course
This program gives you the skills and experience required to safely lead groups of certified divers, and is the first step towards an exciting career as an SSI Dive Professional without requiring you to complete an instructor program. Professional Dive Guides can work for SSI Dive Centers, guiding dives in a variety of environments and conditions. You will earn the SSI Dive Guide certification after completing this program.
Minimum Age: | 18 to be certified as a Dive Professional / 15 to complete the Dive Guide course |
Certification Prerequisites: | Advanced Adventurer, Diver Stress & Rescue Certification, 40 logged Dives, Certification or equivalent experience: Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility, Deep Diving. |
Academic Sessions: | As required |
Pool/Confined Water Sessions: | 2 Sessions |
Open Water Dives: | 10 or at least 50 total |
Maximum Training Depth: | 40 metres |
Duration: | 40 hours |