ISC DIVEMASTER COURSE

Professional Dive Leader Development Program

From Diver to Dive Leader.

Take your diving to the professional level with the ISC Divemaster Course by Seantric Diving in Samal Island, Davao, Philippines.

Designed for experienced divers who are ready to take greater responsibility in the water, this program develops the knowledge, practical skills, leadership, supervision, risk-management and emergency-response abilities required of a professional Dive Leader.

This is more than a certification course.

This is your transition from being a diver to becoming a professional who can lead divers.


WHY BECOME A DIVEMASTER?

Becoming a Divemaster is one of the biggest steps in a recreational diver's journey.

As a Divemaster, you develop the ability to:

The ISC Divemaster standards emphasize dive planning, leadership, supervision, problem-solving and risk management as key competencies.


COURSE OVERVIEW

The Seantric Diving ISC Divemaster program combines:

THEORY

Build the knowledge required to understand professional dive leadership, planning, standards, safety and risk management.

PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS

Apply the knowledge through practical scenarios and skills development.

OPEN WATER TRAINING

Develop your abilities in real diving environments.

DIVE LEADERSHIP

Progress from observing and assisting to safely leading certified divers.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Learn how to think, communicate and make decisions like a professional Dive Leader.


WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

01. DIVE PLANNING

Learn to prepare a complete, site-specific dive plan covering:


02. PROFESSIONAL DIVE BRIEFING

Learn how to deliver a clear and professional dive briefing covering:


03. DIVE LEADERSHIP

Your development progresses from observation and assistance toward independently leading groups of certified divers when the required competency has been demonstrated.

You will learn how to:


04. RISK MANAGEMENT

Professional diving requires professional risk management.

You will learn to:

A site-specific Dive Risk Register is part of the applicable ISC requirements.


05. RESCUE & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Develop your ability to respond effectively to diving emergencies.

Training includes emergency planning and practical rescue development, including response to an unresponsive diver, controlled ascent, establishing positive buoyancy, calling for assistance, diver transportation and CPR when indicated.


06. NAVIGATION

Develop practical underwater navigation skills including:


PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS

Depending on the applicable ISC requirements and candidate development, training may include:

The ISC Standards state that the applicable Wet Notes define the controlling practical skill objectives for ISC training.


COURSE PREREQUISITES

Candidates must meet the applicable ISC Divemaster prerequisites.

These include the applicable requirements for:

DIVING EXPERIENCE

The current ISC Standards require substantial logged diving experience for the applicable Divemaster development and certification pathway.

The current certification requirements shown in the Standards specify:

More than 80 total dives
 More than 50 hours total dive time

All candidates are subject to an eligibility review by the Instructor before course commencement.


COURSE FEE

₱55,000

ISC DIVEMASTER PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM

Training in Samal Island, Davao

Our recommended standard package is designed to provide structured academic training, practical workshops, open-water development and professional dive leadership experience.


COURSE INCLUSIONS

ACADEMIC TRAINING

✓ Divemaster theory sessions
 ✓ Course knowledge development
 ✓ Dive planning
 ✓ Risk management
 ✓ Professional standards
 ✓ Divemaster exam preparation

PRACTICAL TRAINING

✓ Personal scuba skills development
 ✓ Dive leadership exercises
 ✓ Navigation exercises
 ✓ Rescue & emergency scenarios
 ✓ Dive briefing & debriefing
 ✓ Risk-management exercises
 ✓ Open-water leadership development

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

✓ Instructor mentoring
 ✓ Real-world dive leadership experience
 ✓ Dive-site orientation
 ✓ Professional communication
 ✓ Dive planning and operational experience

DIVING SUPPORT

✓ Tanks during scheduled training dives
 ✓ Weights during scheduled training dives
 ✓ Boat/dive-site fees for included training activities [CONFIRM]
 ✓ Certification processing [CONFIRM]


NOT INCLUDED

The following are not included unless specifically stated in your package:


COURSE DURATION

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The Divemaster program is competency-based. The actual training period may vary depending on the candidate's previous experience, number of logged dives, skill level, availability and ability to demonstrate the required competencies.

Recommended website wording:

Typical Training Duration: 10–14 Days

The course duration may be extended when additional training, practice or assessment is required to achieve the applicable ISC performance objectives.

I recommend this wording rather than promising an exact number of days, because professional-level training should be competency-based rather than simply time-based.


DIVEMASTER CERTIFICATION COMPETENCIES

Upon successful completion of the applicable ISC requirements, an active ISC Divemaster is qualified to:

The current ISC Standards specify a 4:1 supervision ratio for certified open-water divers for an active-status Divemaster.


DIVING LIMITS

Maximum Depth: 30m / 100ft

Solo Diving: Not permitted

Diving Conditions:

Diving conditions must be equal to or better than the diver's training or experience.


SPECIALIZED DIVING

A Divemaster is not automatically qualified to lead every type of recreational dive.

Additional training, certification and experience are required for more demanding activities such as:

This means a Divemaster qualification should always be applied within the limits of  training, certification and actual experience.


WHY TRAIN WITH SEANTRIC DIVING?

TRAIN TO LEAD — NOT JUST TO CERTIFY

At Seantric Diving, we believe that becoming a Divemaster is about developing judgment and responsibility, not simply completing a checklist.

Our training focuses on helping you develop the mindset of a professional Dive Leader.

Before every dive, learn to ask:

Who am I leading?

What are the conditions?

What are the hazards?

What is our gas plan?

What is our route?

Where is our exit?

What happens if something goes wrong?

Am I prepared to lead this dive?

That is the mindset of a professional Dive Leader.


TRAIN IN SAMAL ISLAND

EXPERIENCE THE DIVE ENVIRONMENT OF SAMAL

Samal Island and the surrounding Davao Gulf provide access to a variety of recreational diving environments, with dive operations connecting to sites around Samal and nearby areas.

Your training will focus on developing practical leadership skills in real diving environments while always operating within the candidate's training, experience and environmental limits.


YOUR DIVEMASTER JOURNEY

STEP 1

Eligibility Assessment

We review your certification, diving experience and prerequisites.

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STEP 2

Academic Development

Build your knowledge of standards, dive planning, risk management and professional responsibilities.

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STEP 3

Skills & Workshops

Develop the practical skills required of a professional Dive Leader.

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STEP 4

Observe & Assist

Work alongside the Instructor and observe professional dive operations.

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STEP 5

Lead

Progressively lead certified divers under appropriate supervision and assessment.

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STEP 6

Assessment

Demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, leadership and risk-management competencies.

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STEP 7

CERTIFICATION

Successfully complete the applicable ISC requirements and become an ISC Divemaster / Dive Leader.


WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DIVEMASTER?

Your Divemaster certification can be the beginning of your professional diving career.

You may pursue opportunities in:

Your next step may be Assistant Instructor and eventually Instructor-level training, subject to the applicable ISC requirements.


WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This program is ideal for divers who:

✓ Want to become a professional Dive Leader

✓ Want to work in the diving industry

✓ Enjoy leading and assisting other divers

✓ Want to improve their dive planning and risk-management skills

✓ Want real-world professional diving experience

✓ Want to continue toward instructor-level development

✓ Are prepared to take greater responsibility for diver safety


WHO IS THIS COURSE NOT FOR?

This is not a beginner's course.

If you are still developing basic buoyancy, navigation, rescue or general diving skills, you may need additional training and experience before entering the Divemaster program.

Professional diving requires maturity, discipline, judgment and a strong commitment to safety.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much is the Divemaster Course?

The Seantric Diving ISC Divemaster Professional Program is ₱55,000.

The final package inclusions should be confirmed during registration.

How long is the course?

Typical training is planned for approximately 10–14 days, but the actual duration depends on candidate experience and competency.

Do I need to be a Rescue Diver?

Yes. Rescue certification is among the applicable ISC Divemaster prerequisites.

Do I need First Aid and CPR?

Yes. First Aid and CPR are mandatory requirements for the applicable Divemaster certification.

Do I need Nitrox?

Yes. Nitrox certification is included among the applicable Divemaster prerequisites in the ISC Standards.

Do I need a Deep Diver certification?

The applicable ISC Divemaster prerequisites include a 30m Deep certification.

Can I lead night dives after becoming a Divemaster?

Only if you have the appropriate specialized training, certification and experience for night diving.

Can a Divemaster teach scuba courses?

The Divemaster certification does not authorize the Divemaster to teach or assess scuba skills or knowledge. A Divemaster may assist an Instructor in controlling students and improving safety but may not teach or assess skills/knowledge.

Can I become an Instructor after Divemaster?

Yes, Divemaster can be a pathway toward further professional development, subject to the applicable ISC requirements for the next professional level.


COURSE PAYMENT

COURSE FEE

₱55,000

RESERVATION

₱[INSERT]

PAYMENT OPTIONS

[INSERT YOUR PAYMENT METHODS]

IMPORTANT

Your training slot is confirmed only after the required reservation payment has been received.

Course schedules are subject to instructor availability, weather, sea conditions and operational requirements.


WHAT TO BRING

Participants should prepare:

Final equipment requirements will be confirmed during course orientation.


SAFETY & TRAINING POLICY

Safety takes priority over completing a schedule.

Training may be modified, postponed or stopped when environmental conditions, participant readiness, equipment condition or other circumstances make the activity unsuitable.

All training will be conducted according to the applicable ISC Standards, Wet Notes, course requirements, instructor judgment and local regulations.

The ISC Standards also state that where conditions differ significantly from those previously experienced, a Divemaster requires appropriate orientation regarding local environmental conditions.


READY TO BECOME A DIVEMASTER?

YOUR NEXT LEVEL STARTS HERE.

Stop being just the diver in the group.

Learn how to:

PLAN.
 LEAD.
 SUPERVISE.
 MANAGE RISK.
 RESPOND.
 LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE.

ISC DIVEMASTER COURSE

₱55,000

📍 Samal Island, Davao, Philippines

SEANTRIC DIVING

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