14 Days
Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
18
2
Build the skills, confidence, and leadership to take your diving career to the next level and earn a living doing what you love.
As a Divemaster, you’ll be qualified to guide certified divers, assist instructors, and support dive centre operations anywhere in the world.
At Dive Aran, every Divemaster course is tailor-made to your experience. You’ll combine theory and workshops with real-life, hands-on training, ensuring you graduate with both the knowledge and the practical skills to stand out in the dive industry.
Add even more value with our optional 2-week internship, gaining experience you can highlight on your CV when applying for jobs worldwide.
As a future Dive Professional, it’s highly recommended to have your own full set of dive gear it will make your training more comfortable and prepare you for professional work. However, if you don’t yet own everything, we can help with missing items.
At a minimum, you should bring:
Other gear (BCD, regulator set) can be hired (rental fee) during your course.
Pro Candidate Benefit: Dive Aran offers exclusive discounts on dive equipment for Divemaster candidates. We’re also happy to advise you on purchases before your arrival so you can invest in the right kit for your career.
During your course, you will:
Divemaster Program Outline
The SSI Divemaster Course consists of 6 structured phases of skill development:
Key Skills & Workshops
By the end of the course, you’ll have the experience, leadership skills, and professional qualification to lead dives and guide others, making you a respected expert in the diving community.
As a certified SSI Divemaster, you are authorised to:
This is your entry point into the dive industry and the stepping stone to SSI Instructor.
Looking for even more experience? Dive Aran offers a free 2-week Divemaster Internship for motivated students.
As an intern, you’ll:
This internship is optional, but highly recommended for anyone aiming for a diving career.
Open Water Diver
Your first scuba certification – dive up to 18m worldwide.
Advanced Open Water Diver
Expand your skills and dive deeper – up to 30m.
Rescue Diver + React Right (First Aid/CPR)
Learn to prevent and manage emergencies, build confidence and safety.
Divemaster Course
Step into leadership – guide dives, assist instructors, and start your professional career.
Assistant Instructor Course
Build your teaching confidence and take the next step toward becoming a scuba instructor.
Instructor Training Course (ITC)
Take the next leap – become an SSI Instructor and teach scuba diving worldwide.
Got the Question? We've got answers
Minimum age 18, Rescue Diver certification (or equivalent), 40 logged dives, valid First Aid/CPR within 24 months, and a medical statement signed within 12 months.
Yes. Dive Aran offers a free 2-week internship to gain hands-on experience assisting instructors, supporting students, and logging additional dives.
At least 40 logged dives are required to begin. You’ll log many more during training and internship.
Yes. The SSI Divemaster certification is globally recognised, just like PADI and other agencies.
Yes. A valid First Aid & CPR certification (SSI React Right or equivalent) within 24 months is required before starting.
Yes. Divemaster is the first professional step and the foundation for the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC).
Booking is simple. Just stay on this page, select your dates from the calendar, and confirm your spot online.
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Learn First Aid, CPR, AED and Oxygen skills. Valid 24 months and recommended before Rescue Diver.
Learn to prevent and handle dive emergencies with Stress & Rescue, your last required step toward Divemaster.
Becoming an Open Water Instructor is more than a career choice, it’s a rewarding diving lifestyle.
