PADI Divemaster Course
Course - Go Dive Tasmania
🤿 PADI Divemaster Course — Become a Dive Leader
Turn your passion into a profession with Go Dive Tasmania’s PADI Divemaster Course — your first step into the world of professional scuba diving. This comprehensive leadership program is designed to shape you into a confident, capable, and inspiring dive leader.
As a certified Divemaster, you’ll supervise dive activities, assist instructors, and become a trusted role model in the diving community. Whether you dream of working in exotic dive resorts or supporting local dive operations, this course opens the door.
🧭 Course Structure — Flexible, On-Your-Schedule Leadership Training
This course is highly flexible and can be completed over 1 month to 1 year, depending on your availability. You can progress at your own pace — whether assisting regularly or jumping in on selected weekends. It’s your responsibility to commit the time, show up ready to learn, and take ownership of your training journey.
📚 Knowledge Development
Complete PADI’s Divemaster eLearning at your own pace, covering topics like dive theory, supervision, risk management, and the business of diving. No crew pack required.
🏊 Pool & Practical Sessions
Join in-water skills workshops, rescue refreshers, and leadership exercises under the guidance of your instructor. Practice demonstrations and real-world problem-solving.
🌊 On-the-Job Mentoring
Assist on real dive courses and excursions with our team at Go Dive Tasmania. You’ll gain hands-on experience leading dives, conducting briefings, and managing logistics.
📚 What You’ll Learn
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The role and responsibilities of a PADI Divemaster
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Supervising dive activities and assisting with training
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Diver safety, risk awareness, and emergency preparedness
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Conducting Divemaster-led programs like Scuba Reviews, Discover Local Diving & Skin Diver Courses (optional add-ons post-certification)
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Dive site mapping, briefings, and project planning
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Leading Discover Scuba Diving and local dive trips
✅ What’s Included
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PADI Divemaster eLearning
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Tanks & Weights
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Pool Training Sessions
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Theory Workshops
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Instructor Mentorship
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Shared Accommodation at our Tasman Peninsula Dive Lodge (included when assisting courses)
❌ What’s Not Included
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Equipment Hire (Available in-store if needed)
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Transport, food & beverages
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Dive medical (mandatory and must be current at course start and completion)
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Dive Insurance (Required upon certification to be in Divemaster status)
🧰 Equipment Requirements
You’ll need:
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Full scuba gear (available for hire if needed)
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SMB with reel (required for boat dives)
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Compass (for navigation exercises)
📋 Course Prerequisites
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Must be a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
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Minimum age: 18 years
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At least 40 logged dives to begin (60 required for certification)
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First Aid/CPR training within 24 months
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Current dive medical signed by a physician within the past 12 months — required at both course start and completion
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Must be able to:
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Swim 400m continuously
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Swim 800m with mask, snorkel & fins
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Tread water for 15 minutes, last 2 minutes with hands above surface
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🩺 Medical Requirements
A diving medical is required if you:
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Answer “Yes” to any questions on the medical form
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Are 45 years or older
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Are enrolling in the Divemaster course (regardless of answers or age)
Please check our Medical Tab before booking.
🏠 Accommodation
Stay at our Dive Lodge in Taranna while assisting courses — shared facilities, kitchen access, and relaxed post-dive vibes included.
📌 Booking Conditions
Courses are non-refundable once booked.
You must review and accept our full Booking Conditions before purchasing.
🌐 PADI Professional Membership
Once certified, you’ll receive a PADI Professional Membership — giving you access to exclusive tools, global job opportunities, digital materials, and professional support from the world’s largest dive organization.
Tasmania's highest rated dive training centre
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Description
- MEDICAL
- BOOKING CONDITIONS
- Reviews
🤿 PADI Divemaster Course — Become a Dive Leader
Turn your passion into a profession with Go Dive Tasmania’s PADI Divemaster Course — your first step into the world of professional scuba diving. This comprehensive leadership program is designed to shape you into a confident, capable, and inspiring dive leader.
As a certified Divemaster, you’ll supervise dive activities, assist instructors, and become a trusted role model in the diving community. Whether you dream of working in exotic dive resorts or supporting local dive operations, this course opens the door.
🧭 Course Structure — Flexible, On-Your-Schedule Leadership Training
This course is highly flexible and can be completed over 1 month to 1 year, depending on your availability. You can progress at your own pace — whether assisting regularly or jumping in on selected weekends. It’s your responsibility to commit the time, show up ready to learn, and take ownership of your training journey.
📚 Knowledge Development
Complete PADI’s Divemaster eLearning at your own pace, covering topics like dive theory, supervision, risk management, and the business of diving. No crew pack required.
🏊 Pool & Practical Sessions
Join in-water skills workshops, rescue refreshers, and leadership exercises under the guidance of your instructor. Practice demonstrations and real-world problem-solving.
🌊 On-the-Job Mentoring
Assist on real dive courses and excursions with our team at Go Dive Tasmania. You’ll gain hands-on experience leading dives, conducting briefings, and managing logistics.
📚 What You’ll Learn
-
The role and responsibilities of a PADI Divemaster
-
Supervising dive activities and assisting with training
-
Diver safety, risk awareness, and emergency preparedness
-
Conducting Divemaster-led programs like Scuba Reviews, Discover Local Diving & Skin Diver Courses (optional add-ons post-certification)
-
Dive site mapping, briefings, and project planning
-
Leading Discover Scuba Diving and local dive trips
✅ What’s Included
-
PADI Divemaster eLearning
-
Tanks & Weights
-
Pool Training Sessions
-
Theory Workshops
-
Instructor Mentorship
-
Shared Accommodation at our Tasman Peninsula Dive Lodge (included when assisting courses)
❌ What’s Not Included
-
Equipment Hire (Available in-store if needed)
-
Transport, food & beverages
-
Dive medical (mandatory and must be current at course start and completion)
-
Dive Insurance (Required upon certification to be in Divemaster status)
🧰 Equipment Requirements
You’ll need:
-
Full scuba gear (available for hire if needed)
-
SMB with reel (required for boat dives)
-
Compass (for navigation exercises)
📋 Course Prerequisites
-
Must be a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent)
-
Minimum age: 18 years
-
At least 40 logged dives to begin (60 required for certification)
-
First Aid/CPR training within 24 months
-
Current dive medical signed by a physician within the past 12 months — required at both course start and completion
-
Must be able to:
-
Swim 400m continuously
-
Swim 800m with mask, snorkel & fins
-
Tread water for 15 minutes, last 2 minutes with hands above surface
-
🩺 Medical Requirements
A diving medical is required if you:
-
Answer “Yes” to any questions on the medical form
-
Are 45 years or older
-
Are enrolling in the Divemaster course (regardless of answers or age)
Please check our Medical Tab before booking.
🏠 Accommodation
Stay at our Dive Lodge in Taranna while assisting courses — shared facilities, kitchen access, and relaxed post-dive vibes included.
📌 Booking Conditions
Courses are non-refundable once booked.
You must review and accept our full Booking Conditions before purchasing.
🌐 PADI Professional Membership
Once certified, you’ll receive a PADI Professional Membership — giving you access to exclusive tools, global job opportunities, digital materials, and professional support from the world’s largest dive organization.
Recreational Diving Medical Requirements – Go Dive Tasmania
To make things easier for you, please see the links below for the recreational diving medical forms.
Go Dive Tasmania requires a diving medical in the following cases:
- You answer “Yes” to any medical question and are prompted to see a doctor.
- You are 45 years or older.
If this applies to you, you must complete the medical before booking your course.
PADI Dive Medical*
- Can be completed by any willing GP.
- When booking your appointment, ask for a recreational diving medical.
- Not all GPs are familiar or willing to do this — check ahead of time.
- Bring a printed copy of the form to your appointment.
- All doctors listed below are known to offer this service in Tasmania.
📄 Download Medical Forms
To complete your diving medical, please download and print the appropriate form below:
🔹 PADI Dive Medical Form
Use this form if you are seeing a general GP.
👉 Download PADI Medical Form (PDF)
🔹 SPUMS Recreational Dive Medical Form
Use this only if seeing a SPUMS-accredited doctor.
👉 Download SPUMS Medical Form (PDF)
Make sure to bring the printed form to your appointment to ensure the medical can be completed without delays.
SPUMS Dive Medical*
- Can only be completed by SPUMS-accredited doctors.
- To find an accredited provider near you, use the SPUMS Doctor List.
Doctors Performing Recreational Diving Medicals – Hobart Region
Dr Michael Tooth
City Doctors Hobart
📞 (03) 6231 3003
Hyperbaric Medicine Unit (Royal Hobart Hospital)
📞 (03) 6166 8196
Dr Graham Stevens
Your Health Hub
📞 (03) 6122 0150
Dr Elizabeth Elliott
General Practice Plus
📞 (03) 6223 5533
Dover Medical Centre
📞 (03) 6298 1222
Sorell Doctors Surgery (existing patients only)
📞 (03) 6265 1595
Doctors – Northern Tasmania
Windmill Hill Medical (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6776 0080
Tremaur Medical Centre (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6776 0080
Rose Cottage Medical (Launceston)
📞 (03) 6334 3622
Exeter Medical Center (Exeter)
📞 (03) 6394 4247
SmartClinics (Devonport)
📞 (03) 6422 6200
Burnie General Practice (Burnie)
📞 (03) 6431 7708
Wynyard Medical Centre (Wynyard)
📞 (03) 6442 2201
Important
Please allow at least 14 days to book and attend your diving medical — wait times can vary.
If you have any questions or are unsure whether a medical is required for your booking, feel free to contact us:
📞 (03) 6231 9749
📧 info@godivetassie.com.au
Go Dive Tasmania – Booking Conditions
By booking any activity with Go Dive Tasmania, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read carefully before making your booking.
1. General Conditions
- All participants must complete an information and liability waiver prior to the activity. Completion is mandatory — no exceptions.
- You are responsible for booking an activity suitable to your certification level and confirming you are medically fit to participate.
- All courses and activities are conducted in English only. For safety reasons, translation is not permitted.
- Go Dive Tasmania reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any activity due to weather, safety concerns, instructor availability, minimum numbers, or other operational reasons.
3. Course Booking Conditions
Eligibility
- Minimum age: 12 years (8 years for Bubble Makers or Seal Team programs).
- Participants must have their own transport between dive shop, pool, lodge, and dive sites. Go Dive does not provide transfers.
- Many sites are in National Parks. A valid Parks Pass may be required: https://passes.parks.tas.gov.au
Medical & Swim Requirements
- A completed medical questionnaire is required. If indicated, doctor clearance must be provided.
- Divers aged 45 years or older must provide a dive medical from a doctor.
- You must be able to swim 200 metres and float for 10 minutes unassisted.
- Swim tests are conducted on Day 1. Failure to pass will result in course cancellation without refund.
- Failure to bring swim gear will be treated as a no-show.
- Re-testing may be arranged at $150 per hour, minimum 1 hour, calculated from staff departure/return to Hobart.
Payments, Refunds & Rebooking
- A non-refundable deposit of $245 per person applies to all course bookings.
- Cancellations more than 30 days prior: Partial refund (course fee less $245 deposit).
Example: $645 course – $245 deposit = $400 refund. - Cancellations within 14 days: No refund.
- Medical refunds: If you fail a dive medical and provide documentation to info@godivetassie.com.au, a refund will be issued less the $245 deposit.
- Refunds are made to the original payment method and may take up to 10 business days to process.
Combo Course Refunds
- If downgrading a Combo Course to fewer participants, refund is based on the difference in value, less the $245 deposit.
Example: $1999 (4-person) – $1575 (3-person) = $424.
Less $245 deposit = $179 refund. - No refunds for Combo Courses cancelled within 14 days of the start date.
Date Changes & No-Shows
- More than 14 days before start date: One free date change allowed.
- Within 14 days: One date change allowed with a $245 rebooking fee per person.
- After one date change (free or paid), any further changes require full re-payment of the course.
- Not attending or not completing a course incurs a $245 rebooking fee (valid once within 12 months). After that, full course payment is required.
- Arriving more than 30 minutes late may be treated as a no-show at Go Dive’s discretion.
Course Access & Communication
- After booking, you will be contacted with course details and access to PADI eLearning.
- If you do not receive this, it is your responsibility to contact us. Please check spam/junk folders.
- Completion of online learning prior to the course is mandatory. Failure to complete may result in exclusion from practical sessions without refund.
- Waiver and participant forms must be submitted before the start date.
4. Gift Vouchers – “Buy Now, Choose Dates Later”
- Valid for 3 years from purchase date.
- Treated as a gift voucher. To redeem, you must provide the original receipt.
- Vouchers are not redeemable for cash.
- Dates must be selected from those listed online; custom dates are not included.