Divemaster Qualifications

Objectives

• You will be able to describe 4 qualifications of an Active-status NAUI divemaster.

• You will be able to identify one activity an active-status NAUI divemaster is not certified to perform.

Qualifications

Activities for certified divers• Qualified to organize and conduct activities for

certified divers so long as– Diving activities approximate those in which the dive

master is trained– The locale approximates that in which the divemaster

is rained

• Additional training is required for the divemaster who wishes to organize and conduct highly specialized activities.

Qualifications

NAUI Recognition Programs• Qualified to organize and conduct NAUI

Recognition programs.• Qualified to award appropriate recognition

materials to participants.• Participation programs only

– Documents experience

• Examples– NAUI International Diver

Qualifications

Assisting with classes

• An active-status NAUI divemaster is qualified to assist an active-status NAUI Instructor in diving courses.

Qualifications

• NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC)

• If all other prerequisites are met, an active-status NAUI divemaster is qualified to enter a NAUI ITC.– NAUI Instructor Preparatory program is

recommended– NAUI Assistant Instructor (AI) Certification is

recommended.

Summary

As an active-status NAUI divemaster you are qualified to work with certified divers in a variety of settings and activities. You are also qualified to attend a NAUI ITC. However, while you are qualified to work with an instructor in an instructional setting, you are not qualified to work with non-certified divers unless under the supervision of an active instructor.

Not Qualified to Perform

• An active-status NAUI Divemaster is not certified to conduct diving activities for non certified divers.