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How the rest of
the world sees
Key West
Take it easy in Hemingway's Key West
Earthtimes, UK - Jan 7
Is it 4 pm or maybe already 5? Nobody cares much as details like that are
unimportant on the island of Key West on the southernmost tip of America.
Diving Santa raises money for children's shelter in
Florida Keys
MiamiHerald.com, FL - Dec 21, 2007
Jason Schwenke is donning the Santa suit while going underwater in the Florida
Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Coral Reefs Under
Attack From
Global Warming And Acidification Of Oceans
AHN - Dec 13 2007
The world's coral reefs are
being killed. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday
that new research finds carbon emissions are threatening coral reefs. The
findings are timely as 2008 is the International Year of the Reef.
Worlds Best
Heading to
Key West
USMCA, GA -
Dec 5, 2007
With weeks to go before the final entry deadline, the entry list for Acura Key
West 2008, presented by Nautica is already long on talent and strong on
international and national representation. And the traditional last minute crush
of entries is yet to descend. It will only get better.
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Key West Scuba Diving
PADI DIVEMASTER IN
KEY WEST FLORIDA
For those of you looking to join the leaders of
the pack, look no further. The PADI Divemaster program is your first step
leadership level in the PADI System of diver education. This rating denotes you
as a person who:
 | Has a high level of personal diving
skill. |
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| Has instructor level knowledge
of diving theory. |
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| Has had significant training in
how to assist an instructor during training activities. |
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| Is able to assume appropriate
responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers. |
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To qualify for PADI
Divemaster training, you'll need to:
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Be certified as a PADI
Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent). |
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Be certified as a PADI Rescue
Diver (or equivalent). |
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Have logged a minimum of 20
open water dives prior to entry into PADI Divemaster training, and completed
and logged a minimum of 60 open water dives with experience in night, deep
and navigation prior to certification as a PADI Divemaster. |
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Be at least 18 years old. |
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Be in good physical condition
for diving and submit a medical exam form signed by a physician. |
You’ll complete three phases
in the
PADI Divemaster program:
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Watermanship and skills assessment |
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Watermanship and stamina |
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General diving skills |
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Knowledge
Development |
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Diving physics |
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Diving physiology |
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Diving physiology |
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Diving physiology |
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Diving skills and environment |
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Supervising students in
training |
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Dive management and control |
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Dive planning |
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Emergency assistance plan for
Diving emergencies in the local area |
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Mapping a local open water
site |
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Practical
Application |
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This involves
Key West training
activities using various structured training sessions, simulated scenarios
and internship sessions with actual PADI programs. These training sessions
enable you to gain practical experience as an instructional assistant and a
supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a coordinator and as an
underwater guide. |
What's included:
All equipment, instructor
fees, and boat fees. The Divemaster application is then signed and forwared
to PADI HQ for final approval and membership approval.
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not included:
The PADI Divemaster
Manual is required for this course. Books are available at the shop in Key
West Florida. |
As a PADI Divemaster you'll
be able to:
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Act as certified instructional
assistant to PADI Instructors. |
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Supervise participants in PADI
experience programs for uncertified divers. |
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Generally supervise both
training and no training related diving activities by planning, organizing
and directing dives. |
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Teach and certify PADI Skin
Divers |
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Conduct the PADI Scuba Review
program for certified divers. |
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Enroll in PADI Instructor
level training
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