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Turn your passion for scuba diving into professional-level leadership. Train on coral reefs, wrecks and tropical dive sites while developing the knowledge, confidence and real-world experience of an SSI Divemaster.
The SSI Divemaster course is the first professional level in the SSI Diver System. It combines specialist training, dive theory, practical workshops, stamina tests, skill assessments and real dive-centre experience.
Why not complete your Divemaster course in Kenya? Ocean Tribe’s dive base is located on Diani Beach, where white sand, palm trees and warm Indian Ocean water meet fringing coral reefs just offshore.
Your course is structured progressively. You will build stronger diving skills, improve your leadership and learn how a professional dive operation works while enjoying coral reefs, a shipwreck and the marine life of Kenya’s coast.
Discover how Dive Guide and Divemaster training develops the skills needed to brief, supervise and confidently lead certified divers.
Check that you meet the entry requirements and choose the training pace that best supports your professional goals.
Choose between an intensive 14-day program and our preferred one-month training option.
The express option meets the minimum course requirements. The longer program gives you more time to practise, gain experience and develop into a stronger Divemaster.
The course is open to certified Diver Stress & Rescue divers and above, or divers holding an equivalent certification from a recognised training agency.
You must meet the diver medical questionnaire requirements. Certain medical conditions or medications may prevent you from diving or require clearance from a doctor.
Please take the RSTC Diver Medical Participant Questionnaire to a doctor and submit the completed medical clearance for your SSI training records.
Your package combines professional training, digital learning, useful Divemaster resources and your initial SSI professional registration.
Dive Guide Course, Science of Diving Course and Computer Diving Course.
A Buddy Team and Briefing Slate for planning and delivering professional dive briefings.
An SSI Professional Mask Strap for your professional diving equipment.
A Blue Oceans Collection Bag to support cleaner and healthier oceans.
Divemaster Digital Learning including Dive Guide, Science of Diving, Computer Diving and Marine Ecology.
SSI Professional Registration plus the initial year’s professional renewal.
Develop the theory, leadership knowledge and practical understanding you will use throughout your professional diving career.
Begin with the SSI Dive Guide Digital Learning, completing each chapter and knowledge review. Your SSI Instructor will review the material with you and fill any gaps in your knowledge.
You will also complete the SSI Science of Diving Specialty and SSI Computer Diving Specialty before completing your final exam.
This knowledge supports your Divemaster role and provides a foundation for future professional training, including the SSI Instructor Training Course. You can also use the Ocean Tribe Dive Theory Learning Centre for additional videos, quizzes and explanations.
This is the minimum timeline for a prepared and committed candidate. When possible, we recommend spreading the training over a longer period to gain more practice and real-world leadership experience.
8:00 AM: Meet, welcome and course introduction.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Academic Session 1 — What is a Divemaster? Lessons 1.1–1.4.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch.
1:00–5:00 PM: Continue Academic Session 1.
7:30 AM–12:00 PM: Candidate Water Fitness Evaluation and pool skills.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch.
1:00–5:00 PM: Academic Session 2 — Preparing for the Dive, Lessons 2.1–2.3.
7:30 AM–12:30 PM: Assist and lead dives — first leadership dive day.
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch.
1:30–5:00 PM: Continue Academic Session 2, Lessons 2.4–2.6.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Dive Centre Operations Module.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch.
1:00–5:00 PM: Retail skills, rental equipment and weighting workshops.
7:30 AM–12:30 PM: Assist and lead dives — second leadership dive day.
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch.
1:30–5:00 PM: Academic Session 3 — Conducting the Dive, Lessons 3.1–3.3.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Troubleshoot and repair equipment workshop.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch.
1:00–5:00 PM: Continue Academic Session 3, Lessons 3.4–3.5.
7:30 AM–12:30 PM: Assist and lead dives — third leadership dive day.
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch.
1:30–5:00 PM: Dive briefing evaluation.
A full day off to rest, recover and recharge.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Academic Session 4 — Dive Emergencies, Lessons 4.1–4.3.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch.
1:00–5:00 PM: Rescue workshops including panicked-diver response and stress recognition.
7:30 AM–12:30 PM: Assist and lead dives — fourth leadership dive day.
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch.
1:30–5:00 PM: Dive guiding evaluation preparation for a deep dive.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Diving physics and diving physiology.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch.
1:00–5:00 PM: Decompression theory and dive-equipment systems.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: The aquatic environment.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch.
1:00–5:00 PM: Science of Diving examination and review.
7:30 AM–12:30 PM: Open-water dive guiding evaluation.
12:30–1:30 PM: Lunch.
1:30–5:00 PM: Night-dive planning and pre-briefing.
6:30–9:00 PM: Night-dive guiding evaluation.
9:00 AM–12:00 PM: Computer Diving Course academic sessions 1–3.
12:00–1:00 PM: Lunch.
1:00–3:00 PM: Computer Diving Course academic sessions 4–5.
3:00–5:00 PM: Dive-log finalisation and graduation ceremony.
One of an SSI Divemaster’s main responsibilities is assisting an SSI Instructor during diver training. You will regularly assist Ocean Tribe Instructors during real courses. When a suitable course is not running, realistic training simulations may be used instead.
Help the Instructor supervise the dive group. When the Instructor works with one student on a mobile exercise, the Divemaster monitors and supports the rest of the group.
Skills such as air sharing are easier to demonstrate with a Divemaster assisting. Students receive a clear view, reducing repetition and making training more efficient.
Prepare spare parts, help students gear up, organise ascent or descent lines and ensure cylinders are filled, ready and loaded onto the boat.
Lead the tour section of an SSI course while the Instructor observes students and assesses performance. Guiding certified divers is also a key role for qualified SSI Divemasters.
Learn to resolve minor equipment problems and adjustments using suitable spares. Good preparation reassures students and helps training run safely.
Students may ask you for advice, hints and reassurance. A good Divemaster listens, supports the student and reinforces the Instructor’s teaching without contradicting or replacing it.
Complete your training, assessments, professional theory and minimum logged-dive requirements to take the first major step into the professional dive industry.
The course prepares you to deliver briefings, guide certified divers, assist instructors and support the day-to-day operation of a professional dive centre.
Start from beginner level or build on your current certifications. Train in Diani Beach, gain experience inside a working dive centre and follow a structured route toward the professional level that matches your goals.
Develop the knowledge, confidence and real-world experience needed to guide certified divers and work as an SSI dive professional.
Progress from your current level to SSI Open Water Instructor and prepare to teach, lead and work in dive centres around the world.
Train in a working dive centre, gain practical leadership experience and take your first major step into the professional diving world.
Includes all digital learning and materials, plus the SSI Professional Application Fee and initial year’s professional renewal.
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