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PADI Divemaster
Your first professional step — real training with real customers in Byron Bay.
Lead with confidence A program designed to set you up for success as a dive professional
This is your first step as a professional diver, so you want to ensure that you have the best start possible to your dive career. We don’t believe in offering silver, gold or platinum choices with varying degrees of quality; instead we give you the best possible course as standard.
Our Divemaster program will lay solid foundations for you to build upon whether you want to travel the world freelancing as a dive pro, work on liveaboards guiding divers, manage a resort in a remote destination or continue your education to become an Assistant Instructor or Instructor. Maybe you just want to improve your own skills, knowledge and experience as a diver. Our personal approach by highly qualified staff gives you the real-world training essential for success in the dive industry.
Sundive is the only dive shop in Byron Bay that holds a PADI 5-Star status, with pathways to Assistant Instructor and Instructor. Ask to see our awards from PADI for our long-term commitment to quality diver training and outstanding contribution to the association!
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Professional trackLead dives & assist courses
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6–8 weeksTypical duration
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Real customersNo simulations
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PADI 5-StarByron Bay
Course details
Cost
$2600 including all required PADI materials and equipment rental. Does not include PADI application fees.
Diving gear rental is included, however you will need, at minimum, your own mask & snorkel and a dive computer. We can offer any additional gear at a very discounted price for DM candidates.
Duration
6–8 weeks.
The program usually runs Feb/Mar, May/Jun, and Oct/Nov. Please contact the shop for upcoming program dates.
Structure
Three modules: knowledge development, waterskills development, and practical assessment.
Knowledge development (via eLearning) covers supervising certified divers and student divers, risk management, your dive career, and theoretical dive knowledge (physics, physiology, equipment, skills & environment, RDP).
Waterskills development focuses on elevating your dive skills to demonstration quality, plus water treads and rescue skills.
Practical application puts knowledge into real-world situations: assist our instructors on courses, guide certified divers and conduct supervised programs. We believe in real training with real customers — no simulations.
Prerequisites
- 18+ years old.
- PADI Advanced Open Water and PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
- At least 40 logged dives.
- Current CPR and 1st Aid certification.
- Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within the last 12 months.
Assist instructors
Gain practical experience assisting real training dives.
Refine your skills
Demonstration-quality control, rescue readiness and briefings.
Career pathways
Progress to Assistant Instructor or Instructor with confidence.
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PADI Divemaster
Train with a 5-Star PADI centre — real customers, real experience.