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Divemaster Course on Koh Lanta Island with Go Dive Lanta, Krabi, Thailand

The Divemaster Course Experience :

The Divemaster Course

For people looking to turn their hobby into a job, this course will start you on an exciting path to a career in diving.

Whether you choose to just continue your education or start a whole new career, being an Dive Professional is a very gratifying experience! Besides all the fun you will have, becoming a Dive Professional is personally and financially rewarding.

Starting down the dive professional pathway provides many opportunities to develop your skills and further your diving career.

 

DIVE GUIDE (DG)

This program is using practical application and background information. The goal is to create well-prepared, versatile and marketable Dive Professionals. Dive Guides can lead and guide certified divers. Additionally, after passing the Snorkeling Instructor program, a Dive Guide can teach and issue Snorkeling certifications.

 

DIVEMASTER (DM)

Dive Guide plus the Science of Diving program equals Divemaster. Divemasters can assist Dive Instructors with pool/confined water and open water training under the direct supervision of an Dive Instructor. This brings valued experience for all future diving carriers!

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Before book Divemaster Course

To enroll in a Divemaster Program

  • Be at least 18 years old

  • Have at least 24 logged open water dives (60 upon completion of certification)

  • Current medical exam

  • Certified at the Advanced Diver (or equivalent certification)

  • Certified as a Rescue Diver (or equivalent certification)

  • Logged experience in Navigation, Night Diving & Deep Diving

  • Emergency Training (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.

  • A medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months.

  • That qualifying certifications from other diver training organization may apply – ask our Instructor.

 

Note :

  • Dive Master Course : At least 60 dives to begin the course.

  • Dive Master Course PLUS : At least 40 dives to begin the course. 60 logged dives to earn certification.

  • Dive Master Internship Course : At least 20 dives to begin the course. 60 logged dives to earn certification.

  • Divemaster Candidate can only going on our boat for training dive if going on another boat need to pay for extra cost.

 

Please complete the following forms :

Please check the health requirements for this course.

Download a SSI Medical Statement and Questionnaire (pdf)​

 

Please Remember :

If you taking this course you will need to stay on Koh Lanta.

  • Divemaster Course at least 2 weeks.

  • Divemaster Course PLUS at least 1 month.

  • Divemaster Internship Course at least 3 month.

Please find your long term accommodation here.

 

How to getting to Koh Lanta?

If you need transfer service please find more detail about transfer here.

 

What do I need to bring with me at Swimming pool / Beach / On the Boat?

  • Swimsuit

  • Towel

  • Sun lotion

  • Sunglasses

  • Camera

  • Your Scuba gear

  • At the pool / beach some money for lunch

  • Big Smiles

 

If you need to Flying after diving

for Recreational Diving please see information here.

 

What you will learn in Divemaster Course?

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

COURSE CONTENTS :

The Divemaster Course (2-3 Dives/day) takes 2 weeks training.

The Divemaster PLUS Course (2-3 Dives/day) takes 2 weeks -1 month training.

The Divemaster Internship Course (2-3 Dives/day) takes 1-3 month training.

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

ACADEMICS :

Training Materials and Online Training program are designed so that you can learn the academics at your own pace when it is convenient for you. You can complete the academics online when you sign up for Online Training program, and then attend review sessions with our Dive Center.

 

POOL TRAINING :

In the relaxed and stress free environment of our swimming pool you will practice all skill exercises.

 

OPEN WATER SESSIONS :

During your course you will participate in training dives which will last 40-60 minutes each.

you will apply the skills, combined with a guided tour to explore Koh Lanta's tropical reefs. Your instructor will show you a huge variety of tropical coral and fish. Clown fish, barracudas, lion fish, trumpet fish, groupers and many other marine creatures will greet you in their world.

 

SAFETY & FUN :

Your experienced buddy and instructor understands your problems as a beginner and will be there  to assist you whilst under water.

 

Rates are inclusive of :

 

  • All your training

  • Professional instruction fee

  • Guaranteed small class of ratio 4:1

  • Maximum 4 students to 1 instructor

  • Dive briefing

  • 1-3 Tank/day

  • Weights & Belt

  • Group insurance cover 1,000,000 THB

 

On The Big Boat

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch (Thai food buffet)

  • Tropical fruit

  • Drinking water

  • Soft drinks

  • Coffee & Tea

  • Electrolyte beverage

 

On The Speed Boat

  • Lunch

  • Tropical fruit

  • Drinking water

  • Soft drinks

 

Rates are Exclusive of :

 

  • Accommodation

  • Transport

  • Meals - only meals on boat trips are included

  • Divemaster member fee yearly

  • Divemaster course manuals and work book

  • Diving & Snorkeling Gear

  • Additional cost for Diving Insurance 250 THB/day

  • Rental Dive Computer 300 THB/day

  • Rental Nitrox Tank 300 THB/tank

  • Rental 15L Tank 200 THB/tank

  • Rental DIN adapter 150 THB/day

  • Rental Diving Torch Rental 200 THB/day

 

Divemaster Candidate can only going on Go Dive boat for training dive if going on another boat need to pay for extra cost.

 

Surcharges on the course rates apply for non-local dives sites :

  • Hin Deang - Hin Muang*

  • The 3 Adventure

  • Koh Yung

 

Surchages for Speed Boat 1,200 THB/diver/day 

Surchages for Big Boat 900 THB/diver/day 

Surcharges to be paid in the Go Dive office.

 

National Marine Park Fee :

The National Marine Park Fee will be added to your bill and is payable on or before the day of the trip. If your trips are not within the National Marine Park then you do not need to pay the Fee.

 

Divemaster Program itinerary

 

Arrival Day : Sign up at Go Dive Shop 1 day before start course.

 

Training Day at Swimming Pool or Beach :

08:00 - 08:45 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.

09:00 AM Knowledge development (Theory) Reviewing knowledge review with your instructor.

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM Traing Confined Water

 

Training Day on the Big Boat : Local Day Trip

07:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty,

08:15 AM Welcome on board, Boat briefing

08:30 AM. Breakfast

09:00 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st (Training Dive)

11:00 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:15 AM. Dive 2nd (Training Dive)

01:15 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 03:30 - 04:00 PM

 

Training Day on the Big Boat : Super Day Trip

06:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.

07:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty,

07:15 AM Welcome on board, Boat briefing

07:30 AM. Breakfast

10:30 AM. Dive Briefing

11:00 AM. Dive 1st (Training Dive)

12:00 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

01:15 AM. Dive 2nd (Training Dive)

02:15 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

 

Training Day on the Speed Boat : Super Day Trip

07:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

08:15 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

09:30 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st : (Training Dive)

11:00 AM. Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:00 PM. Dive 2nd : (Training Dive)

01:30 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tropical Fruit

04:00 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 02:30 PM

 

Dive Trips suitable for this course :

Koh Ha, Koh Bida, Koh Phi Phi, HTMS Kled Kaew Ship Wreck, Koh Rok, 4 Islands, Hin Deang - Hin Muang, The 3 Adventure, Koh Yung, The Jetty, etc.

 

Remark :

** All itineraries & schedules are weather permitting, sea conditions, currents, tide, minimum numbers and may change without prior notice as the instructors see fit.

*** Rates are only valid for bookings paid via internet!.

 

 

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whether you choose to just continue your education or start a whole new career, being a Dive Professional is a very gratifying experience! Besides all the fun you will have, becoming a Dive Professional is personally and financially rewarding. - Dive Control Specialist / Dive Instructor

 

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