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Courses in Tasmania
SDI Divemaster
Course code: SDI-00
A premium professional-level course for experienced divers ready to lead certified divers with confidence, composure, and stronger operational awareness. The SDI Divemaster program develops supervision, dive planning, site management, emergency readiness, and the practical leadership skills needed to support safe, well-run recreational diving activities.
Quick Course Overview
Professional Pathway
Professional-level pathway for experienced recreational divers ready to lead certified divers and assist active SDI Instructors.
Core Skills
Develops briefing, debriefing, dive planning, site management, group control, risk awareness, rescue readiness, and practical leadership ability.
Course Structure
Includes academic development, direct SDI Instructor supervision, confined-water and open-water leadership training, guided dives, and final performance evaluation.
Best Suited For
Best suited to divers preparing for professional-level recreational leadership and future instructor pathways.
Training Options
Standard small-group training
Standard small-group training is available once the course reaches the minimum number.
Standard Cost*
$4,500 AUD
Note* *Standard training requires a minimum of 2 (TWO) participants. Date options will be provided once the course is filled.
Premium one-on-one training
One-on-one training is available for divers who want focused coaching, flexible pacing, and dedicated support.
Private 1 on 1 Cost
$6,000 AUD
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Prerequisites
Minimum Age
Minimum age 18.
Advanced Certification
SDI Advanced Adventure Diver or equivalent, with verifiable experience in deep, navigation, night, and limited visibility diving.
Rescue Certification
SDI Rescue Diver or equivalent.
First Response Training
Current First Response Adult and Child Emergency Care Provider and Oxygen Administration Provider, where local law permits, or equivalent.
Logged Dives
Proof of at least 40 logged dives before starting the course.
Medical Clearance
Physician-signed medical statement required for leadership training.
Course Format
Learning Materials
SDI Divemaster Manual or eLearning and SDI Divemaster Slates used during and after training.
Program Duration
Minimum 40-hour program, with at least 30 hours under direct SDI Instructor supervision.
Practical Requirements
Candidate gives at least 5 briefs/debriefs, demonstrates preparation, planning, and control in dive management, and guides at least 4 dives across varying sites and conditions.
Dive Requirements
Minimum 10 open-water dives during Divemaster training, each at least 20 minutes.
Skills Covered
Training includes confined-water and open-water leadership skills, problem solving, SMB use, emergency action planning, and site mapping.
Final Evaluation
Skills & Judgement
Candidates must complete all confined-water and open-water requirements safely and efficiently, demonstrate Open Water skills while neutrally buoyant, and show mature judgement in dive planning and execution.
Graduation Requirements
Graduation requires 60 logged dives, or 50 logged dives plus 25 hours accumulated underwater time, with at least 30 dives covering a wide range of environmental factors.
Written Exam
Candidates must pass the SDI Divemaster written exam or online version with a minimum score of 80 percent and 100 percent remediation.
Certification Process
Final certification is issued only after successful performance evaluation, completed logbook requirements, required leadership documentation, and SDI processing.
What's Included
- SDI Divemaster eLearning and SDI Divemaster Slates.
- Professional instruction, leadership-focused knowledge development, briefings, debriefings, and supervised dive-management training.
- Confined-water and open-water leadership development, including rescue readiness, group control, problem solving, SMB use, emergency action planning, and site mapping.
- Use of required training equipment as confirmed at booking, including tanks, air fills, weights, specialist equipment where appropriate.
- Certification processing after successful completion and submission of required leadership paperwork.
What's Not Included
- Personal equipment such as fins, mask, snorkel, boots, and exposure protection. At this level, candidates should normally own suitable personal equipment
- Professional membership, application, or agency fees
- Travel, accommodation, and meals if required for dive site locations.
- Hard copy student manual. Manuals are available to purchase.
- Anything not specifically listed at the time of booking.
- Material or application/ professional fees
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