Dive Master/ Master Diver

[c.edmiston]

Can someone tell me the difference between Dive Master and Master Diver?

[RoadRacer1978]

The basic definition is Master Diver is the highest level of recognition in the Non-proffessional level. Where Divemaster is the entry level into the proffessional world of diving.

[NitroWill]

Masterdiver is the highest NON LEADERSHIP certification you can obtain. It is great for obtaining more experiencing and diving more in different environments

Divemaster is a LEADERSHIP level certification that places a lot of responsibility and liability on the individual. It is for people who want to pursue careers in the diving indutry as you are now certified to lead other certified divers and must carry liability insurance likewise. Divemaster also includes membership dues to the certifying agency. Divemasters are mainly employed at dive shops, resorts, and charters.

[c.edmiston]

What are the prerequisites for Master Diver?

[NitroWill]

Originally Posted by c.edmiston

What are the prerequisites for Master Diver?

Depends on the agency, usually it's at least Advanced OW and a certain amount of logged dives.

[texdiveguy]

Originally Posted by c.edmiston

What are the prerequisites for Master Diver?

I see by your bio you are NAUI certed...I will not hold that again you--lol! I copied from NAUI's web site:

"Gain the in-depth knowledge that will establish you as a recognized authority in your diving club or group. Thrill to the adventure of open water dives in settings that will test your abilities to their limit while expanding your diving capabilities and experience. Then proudly carry the most coveted and respected certification card in recreational diving - that of the NAUI Master Scuba Diver.

The Master Scuba Diver course is a continuing education certification course for divers who wish to increase their understanding and enjoyment of diving. This course is an excellent progression toward NAUI Leadership roles.

During your training, you will engage in a minimum of eight open water dives including the following required dives:

* Emergency procedures and rescue
* Deep/simulated decompression diving
* Limited visibility or night diving
* Underwater navigation
* Search and recovery – light salvage

You can also choose from many different dives for your elective dives such as:

* Skin diving
* Environmental study or survey
* Air consumption (practical application)
* Boat diving
* Shore diving
* Hunting and collecting
* Or other special interest dives

If you are 15 years old and have a NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver certification or its equivalent, you may be ready for the Master Scuba Diver class. Ready, set, learn!"

[RECDiver]

For NAUI Divemaster, MSD is a pre-requisite, however some NAUI instructors will incorporate the MSD course with the DM course.

[navyhmc]

Originally Posted by c.edmiston

What are the prerequisites for Master Diver?

Depends on who's giving it.

For Padi: at least 12 yo, OW, AOW, Rescue Diver and 5 specialties courses and at least 50 dives.

For NAUI: at lest 15 yo,
Required Dives: Emergency procedures and rescue, Deep/simulated decompression diving, Limited visibility or night diving, Underwater navigation, Search and recovery – light salvage.

Elective Dives: Skin diving, Review of basic scuba skills, Environmental study or survey, Air consumption (practical application), Boat diving, Shore diving, Hunting and collecting, Special interest

[JugglingMonkeys]

Originally Posted by navyhmc

For Padi: at least 12 yo, OW, AOW, Rescue Diver and 5 specialties courses and at least 50 dives.

And then you get it?

or do you have to do another (Master Diver) course?

[Hollywood703]

the OW, AOW,Rescue, 5 specialties Certs(Nitrox, Deep, Nav etc) After this you will take the Master diver Program and be the highest certification OR the Dive Master Program to continue to become an instructor. It really depends on where you want to head....If you think you want to be an instructor soon, then go to the Dive Master, if not then the Master Diver..But understand that the Dive Master has liability and other obligations to the Agency.